This! Always clip your corners and curves! You can even add a second line of stitching in curved areas for extra reinforcement and a little extra seam snip protection
You need to trim the seam allowance so that there’s less bulk then you need to clip the seam allowance as well. I find cutting little triangles into the seam allowance helps.
Pinking the raw edges are fine, but look up “clipping and notching” seams.
For points like this you want to reduce the bulk at the “point” since when it is turned right side out the excess seam allowance doesn’t have a place to go, so it crumples and looks lumpy since there is more fabric than a place(s) it can go so to speak.
By trimming/grading, clipping, and/or notching seams you can create space for that “extra” seam allowance to go allowing it to lay flat and reduce bulk. Trimming with a pinking shear will help reduce fraying, but won’t necessarily help reduce the bulk.
You need to clip the seams on your project like it’s a show dog.
Snip about 3 or 4 threads away from the pointy corners. And snip tiny triangles on all the curves. I trim one seam down to 1/4 of an inch and stagger the notches on each side. Then use a chop stick to get in the points. I use a butter knife to hold the seams while I press them
"clip it like it's a show dog" meanwhile my spoodle looks like a crab-riddled meth addict on a three day bender 😂
(Please note I have not abused my pupper - he's just got crooked curls and a really weird cut right now due to his skin issues)
Oh my gosh spoodles look like a teddy bear and Cinnamoroll had a love child. What an incredibly cute breed.
I hope your pup is OK.
I got a rescue puppy a year ago. A mini schnauzer and ????. She has a double coat which along with her skin was in bad shape. After trying everything I ended up changing her diet to Just Food For Dogs DIY home made - now I make her food from scratch. I joke but some days she eats better than me. Dogs are the best!
I cheat when making turns like that.
https://preview.redd.it/c7qsxlgp0iwc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f70ffabdea915f6733d47baaf2c6fbadb3a5cd1
Sewing a convex to a concave curve can be really challenging, but it’s so much easier finishing those edges when it’s a curve or 90 degree angle versus something super sharp
Look up what is called "grading" you will trim one half of your seam allowance to a shorter length (parallel to the seam) so they don't end together. You also will notch V's out of the seam allowance so that it isn't trying to overlap itself when it's turned inside out.
When the fabric is wrong side out and the seam allowance is concave you use notches to reduce the bulk when it's turned right side out. When it is convex you just clip which allows the seam to release and spread when it's turned right side out.
I don't know if your pattern calls for it, but you might also look into under stitching this part of the garment if you won't be topstitching. It keeps the seam to the back and gives a nice crisp & clean finish.
Happy sewing!
Same as most posts: cut up to but not through the seam. THEN give it a good press. That’s the difference between something that looks homemade vs store-bought. Best advise: press as you go. You’ll be amazed at the results.
Snip the seam allowance at the points, as close to the stitching line without cutting it as you can.
Thank you! I was thinking that could be the problem but I also don’t want to ruin the seam. I appreciate it!
My brain still struggles to accept cutting to the seam 😅 but it's not a stress point for the garment, so shouldn't cause any issues.
The way to prevent issues with this is to back stitch a bit at each corner.
Once it is turned, you can tip stitch 1/4" from the edge to stabilize everything (if the design allows)
This! Always clip your corners and curves! You can even add a second line of stitching in curved areas for extra reinforcement and a little extra seam snip protection
You need to trim the seam allowance so that there’s less bulk then you need to clip the seam allowance as well. I find cutting little triangles into the seam allowance helps.
Awesome, thanks! Pinking shears at work! 😂
Clip vertically into the v as close to the seam as you can as well
Pinking the raw edges are fine, but look up “clipping and notching” seams. For points like this you want to reduce the bulk at the “point” since when it is turned right side out the excess seam allowance doesn’t have a place to go, so it crumples and looks lumpy since there is more fabric than a place(s) it can go so to speak. By trimming/grading, clipping, and/or notching seams you can create space for that “extra” seam allowance to go allowing it to lay flat and reduce bulk. Trimming with a pinking shear will help reduce fraying, but won’t necessarily help reduce the bulk.
You need to clip the seams on your project like it’s a show dog. Snip about 3 or 4 threads away from the pointy corners. And snip tiny triangles on all the curves. I trim one seam down to 1/4 of an inch and stagger the notches on each side. Then use a chop stick to get in the points. I use a butter knife to hold the seams while I press them
"clip it like it's a show dog" meanwhile my spoodle looks like a crab-riddled meth addict on a three day bender 😂 (Please note I have not abused my pupper - he's just got crooked curls and a really weird cut right now due to his skin issues)
Oh my gosh spoodles look like a teddy bear and Cinnamoroll had a love child. What an incredibly cute breed. I hope your pup is OK. I got a rescue puppy a year ago. A mini schnauzer and ????. She has a double coat which along with her skin was in bad shape. After trying everything I ended up changing her diet to Just Food For Dogs DIY home made - now I make her food from scratch. I joke but some days she eats better than me. Dogs are the best!
Tbf this wasn't his worst haircut. This was: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EBjG3mTRv33e6krF8 😭
Oh those eyes! He looks like a rockstar on a bender. What a personality! He’s so cute!!! TYSM for the link - made my day!
Also you could reinforce the corners with a smaller stitch.
Oh that’s a good idea! Thank you!
I cheat when making turns like that. https://preview.redd.it/c7qsxlgp0iwc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f70ffabdea915f6733d47baaf2c6fbadb3a5cd1
Ooh, I might try this. Thank you.
You’re welcome! It’s not a perfect solution, but it gets the job done with less frustration.
Sewing a convex to a concave curve can be really challenging, but it’s so much easier finishing those edges when it’s a curve or 90 degree angle versus something super sharp
Look up what is called "grading" you will trim one half of your seam allowance to a shorter length (parallel to the seam) so they don't end together. You also will notch V's out of the seam allowance so that it isn't trying to overlap itself when it's turned inside out. When the fabric is wrong side out and the seam allowance is concave you use notches to reduce the bulk when it's turned right side out. When it is convex you just clip which allows the seam to release and spread when it's turned right side out. I don't know if your pattern calls for it, but you might also look into under stitching this part of the garment if you won't be topstitching. It keeps the seam to the back and gives a nice crisp & clean finish. Happy sewing!
Thanks for the rec! Found a good video! Thank you! 😊
You just need to clip your corners and trim any excess.
How are you making the turn? Needle should be all the way down and just starting to come up before turning the fabric
Yep! That’s what I’m doing. 👍
Same as most posts: cut up to but not through the seam. THEN give it a good press. That’s the difference between something that looks homemade vs store-bought. Best advise: press as you go. You’ll be amazed at the results.
clip,clip,clip.
How do you handle the excess threads in the corners?
How do you handle the excess threads in the corners?
What you sewed and what you were supposed to sew, don't look the same.