Sir Snips’ Daily Snippet: Don’t Let It Take a Bow

November 7, 2026

Sir Snips’ Daily Snippet

Don’t let it take a bow.

When sewing three or more long strips into a strip set, don’t start every seam from the same end. Sew the first seam in one direction, then start the next seam from the opposite end. Keep alternating as you add strips.

Changing direction helps keep the set straight instead of letting it curve or bow. Don’t stretch or force the fabric—let the machine feed it evenly.

A bow belongs on a gift, darling—not your strip set. 😉

Do you alternate directions—or sew every seam on autopilot?

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Sources

• American Patchwork & Quilting — Secrets for Sewing Long Strips
• American Patchwork & Quilting — The Trick to Sewing Strips
• BERNINA WeAllSew — Simple Strips Quilt-Along