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Old 06-04-2009, 12:16 PM
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I think I've finally figured out why I have trouble with my finished squares being skimpy when I try to use the +7/8 inch to the finished size squares and sewing diagonally.

When I cut each triangle individually, there is a tiny bit added to each edge of the piece - that's as close as the rotary cutter gets - but it's still a couple of threads more -

That "extra" isn't there when I try to do it with the +7/8 inch square method.

So if I use +1 inch and trim 1/16 inch around the edges of the square, I feel I'm way ahead of the game.

Was this clear as mud?
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Old 06-04-2009, 12:34 PM
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Wouldn't you have the same outcome if you sewed a scant 1/4"?

If you add more than 7/8" you can also trim down.
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Old 06-04-2009, 12:48 PM
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I just seem to have trouble with sewing a scant 1/4 inch with that method.

Whatever works, eh?


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Old 06-04-2009, 12:56 PM
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I say, it's all about the results. Whichever road you take to get there is yours to decide. Just try to take the road containing the most fun for you.
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Old 06-04-2009, 01:57 PM
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sounds clear, just be sure to use the 45 degree line on the seam of your hst when trimming. that way it's right "on the money".
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Old 06-04-2009, 02:19 PM
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I will use whatever means that gets me there with the least amount of frustration and the end results that I am looking for :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:53 AM
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That's exactly what I do. First of all, it is so time consuming to cut things in 1/8" increments. So, I go ahead and just add an inch, sew my triangles and then true them up to size. So much easier and I have perfect half-sq. triangles each time!
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:59 AM
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Somethig happened to my post I see I do the same as AnnaK and make the square 1 inch bigger and cut down to size.
cassiemae( hope this one worked.)
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Old 06-10-2009, 09:29 AM
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I agree - I like that bit of fudge factor and it's a pain to measure all those 1/8th inches! So, you waste a sliver of fabric but you save a lot of hassle!
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