Sewing Curves Tutorial

by Angelina Payton September 23, 2020

First off let me say YOU can do this! Sewing curves is so fun and once you get the hang of it you wont want to stop!

You will need a pattern to cut some curved pieces. If you need help with cutting curves go check out this, "Cutting Curves" blog.

Next you can grab your curved pieces and head to your machine. The best tip I can tell you is to not stretch your curves. They are cut on the bias of the fabric so they will be super stretchy.

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Begin by creating a crease in the middle of the two pieces. The convex curve (outward curve, curve rounded away from 90 degree angel) will be on the bottom with the right side of the fabric facing up. Fold the convex curve (yellow fabric) right sides together along the curve and finger press a crease in the middle. You can also mark the middle with a hera marker or an erasable marker.

Next fold the concave curve (blue fabric, inward curve, curve rounded towards the 90 degree angle) wrong sides together and finger press a crease to mark the middle.

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Now you can put the fabrics right sides together and pin on the center creases. These center marking will help you make sure you are not stretching your fabric.

Line up the straight edges on curve and place under the presser foot. This can be tricky the first few time so do not be afraid to pin the starting point too

Begin sewing using the convex curves as your guide to move the fabric through the needle and presser foot. Focus on smoothing and flattening the top concave curve while the convex curve rounds through. The fabric will become wavy and thats ok with the needle down you can lift the presser foot to smooth the fabric if you need too. Your goal is to just keep from sewing over a ripple.

Keep a slow and steady pace as you feed the fabric through. The first few may be challenging but you WILL get better with practice.

Follow that up with pressing towards the convex cure (yellow fabric).

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The curve will naturally work its way through the machine just guide it best you can while maintaining the quarter inch seam allowance. Don't stress over curves a little practice will go a long way! Curves can open up a whole new world to quilting!

Remember perfection is pointless, so keep it peachy, and happy quilting!

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