Nesting Seams

Nesting seams is a method of pressing seam allowances in opposite directions so they lock together at intersections.
This helps align blocks accurately and reduces bulk where seams meet.

How Nesting Seams Work

• Seam allowances pressed in opposite directions.

• Seams lock together at the intersection

When adjoining units are pressed in opposite directions, the seam allowances fit together at the intersection.
This “nesting” helps seams align accurately before stitching and keeps the joined area flatter once sewn.

Nested seams pressed in opposite directions lock together at the intersection.

• Improves alignment at block intersections

• Reduces bulk where multiple seams meet

• Helps blocks lie flatter after pressing