Sewing the perfect corner
A technique adapted from "Shirtmaking" by David Coffin
I recently bought "ShirtMaking" by David Coffin and have been enjoying reading it
during enforced summer-vacation-after-lunch-quiet-(bicker and whine free)-time.
I read about this technique for sewing collars and wondered if it would work
well for sewing things like cargo pocket flaps on the board shorts
I am making for #1 son. I tried it and they came out beautifully.
I think it would work just as well for things like pillows too.
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Sew straight up to the corner and pivot.
See my cute 1/4" seam? No awkward diagonal stitches, no trimming,
frack check or anything similar.
No poking holes through mini graded seam allowances.
I hate grading seam allowances so any excuse to not do thrills me.
Fold the corner over at a 45 degree angle right up to the stitching.
Note long tail doodles on half dead Olfa mat.
Fold the corners in as if you were making a paper dart.
Pinch the folds to finger press them and help them stay in place
when you turn the flap right side out.
Next slide your index finger inside the flap so you can pinch the
folded seam allowances between your finger and thumb.
Turn it right side out while continuing to pinch the seam allowances
and use your thumb to push out the point.
If you feel the need to gently poke with a point turner,
Marvel at your incredible skill, then grasp a handy hammer
and hit the corner hard. This helps flattern the seam --
I have a mini hammer which people tease me about, but does the job.
(BTW this isn't a tip from the book - it came from a friend online).
Steam it well and show anyone who will admire it.
(c) 2007 Jonathan & Scarlet. www.vintage-sewing-machines.com
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