More ?'s on Half Square Triangles
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More ?'s on Half Square Triangles
I got great responses on my previous post about HST's, but I now have another question:
Which method do YOU prefer to use...
1. Cut a square, draw a diagonal line corner to corner, sew 1/4" on either side, cut on the line, press open;
OR
2. Cut the triangles and sew them together on the bias (like Bonnie Hunter demos in her clip).
Thanks for your responses!
Which method do YOU prefer to use...
1. Cut a square, draw a diagonal line corner to corner, sew 1/4" on either side, cut on the line, press open;
OR
2. Cut the triangles and sew them together on the bias (like Bonnie Hunter demos in her clip).
Thanks for your responses!
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Thanks, y'all! I have always used the first method as well, having been taught to never sew on a cut bias edge if you can help it. Then, I watched Bonnie Hunter's clip and wondered what everyone else did. Any way, thanks again!
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I've used both methods but I've also used the pre-printed papers where you put the two fabrics right sides together and pin the paper. Then, just sew on the lines. If I have a lot of triangles to make, that method is easier for me because I don't have to the the time to draw the line down the middle.
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