Quilting Tips: Making The Y-Seam Easy
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In addition to making custom quilts and t-shirt quilts, I also teach a few quilting classes here and there. Based on that experience, I can say that many quilters have difficulty with making the y-seam. I’ve created a short video showing me completing a y-seam, and I’ve also written a short tutorial (download the y-seam tutorial pdf).
If you feel intimidated by the Y-seam, I hope this helps!
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2 Comment(s)
By B Betcher on Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
I have the printed directions to make Y seams. States sew 5 stitches and sew back 3…. What length of stitch do you use?
I am trying to learn to make the seam.
Thank you.
B. Betcher
By admin on Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
I usually use a 2.5. If you have a more modern sewing machine, a 2.5 will work best. Otherwise, a 3 is probably your best bet.