Stitching Curves with Inklingo

Life has thrown our family a few curves this Christmas, and we are more than ready to say goodbye to 2009. Oh, well, we can do a great job stitching curved seams with Inklingo—even if we cannot control life’s curves.

How to Machine Piece Curves

Inklingo curves are easy to cut with a rotary cutter (no measuring, no templates) and easy to sew because there are precise matching marks and stitching lines.

Rotary Cut Curves Video

Very little pinning is required when you sew by machine. If you haven’t tried Inklingo curves yet, you have a treat in store!

Double Wedding Ring with Inklingo

To see all of the Inklingo shape collections with curves, go to the top menu bar on the website:  SHOP > List of Main Shop Pages > Curves.

That page includes Apple Core, Drunkard’s Path, Double Wedding Ring, Orange Peel, Improved 9-Patch, Alabama Beauty, and variations.

How to sew your best curves

How to sew your best curves by machine

Take advantage of the upward curve in the top piece! Position your left hand with the third and fourth fingers between the two layers and your index finger on top. The fingers between the layers work with your left index finger and right hand (with a stiletto or long pin) to align the edges.

Always stop with the needle down, then align a short section, stitch, stop, align, stitch.

This tip applies to all curved seams. With a little practice, the pauses to align the edges are brief. You probably will not need to use any pins at all. Until you get used to it, you might like to pin the middle match and the final crosshair. Remove pins as you approach them.

FREE Illustrated Instructions for Curves

There is a four-page PDF (free) with illustrated tips for stitching curves.

Passacaglia Give-A-Way

Don’t forget to enter! (Details)  You have until January 6, 2010. We have high hopes for the new year!

Linda & Monkey

1 thought on “Stitching Curves with Inklingo”

  1. I’m so glad to have found your web page. My pal mentioned it to me before, yet never got around to checking it out until now. I must express, I’m floored. I really enjoyed reading through your posts and will absolutely be back to get more.

    Reply

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.