No Sew Seam Closure

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Can I share a secret? Sometimes, when I have a small opening to close, I cheat! That’s right, I break out the Steam A Seam and iron that baby shut.  I know that might be a real shocker but it’s true and I don’t sweat it – not one little bit.

 

For those who have never used Steam A Seam before let me explain. This little sewing notion comes in a pre packaged box (pictured above), is available in different size widths and is for the most part a double-sided paper-backed fusible.  But what makes this little notion so perfect is that it is already cut into a perfectly sized strips. All you need to do is clip off a piece and put it straight to work.

Some of you may see this product and “Hey, that’s just for a quick hem repair”.  Well, I think that is what the product was originally created for but I am daring you to think outside the box.

No Sew Seam Closure

 

This tip is for all levels.

Skill Level- 1 Button

Supplies:

• Steam-A-Seam
• Project
• Iron/Ironing board
• Scissors

Basic Instructions:

1. To get a nice clean and crisp edge, you need to start by pressing your seam allowance under and in place.
2. Cut Steam A Seam to size of opening, peel off paper backing and tuck inside the opening. Note: You are essentially creating a seam sandwich.
3.  Head over to the ironing board and press all layers together. 

It was that simple.

Now, I’m going to be really upfront here…. I’m not sure I would rely on this type of quick closure for a long-term strength seam like let’s say along the bottom edge of a handbag but I would certainly use this for simple, low-level reinforcement seams. Think pillows, mini wallets, hems, trims and more of the like.

Steam-A-Seam is one of those products that I keep on hand in the studio in both 1/4″ and 1/2″ widths. What about you, do you have this in your sewing basket of tricks? If so, I’d love to hear how you use it in the comments below.

 

 

 

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