Thread: paper piecing hexagons

EPP measurements are done by the length of the sides. So, if you're wanting a 3 inch finished hexie you'd use 3 inch paper hexies with the fabric cut a little larger-I usually add 1/4 inch-to fold over. If you're wanting 3 inch finished hexies measured some other way-say side to side-I'd suggest going here to see what size prints up the size you're looking for. http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/trianglehex.html

Here is one site that has some dimensions:

http://www.ardcotemplates.com/shapehelp/hex-help.shtml

If you google "hexagon measurements" - a lot of information comes up.

Originally Posted by honeybee_2000

Could anyone tell me what size paper hexagon I would need to make a finished 3 inch hexagon? Ive searched everywhere but they all tell me HOW to put it together not what size they make.

My go to site is Paper Pieces..in Paducah...they gave a phone number and are great to work with......may I suggest you also buy (from them) the acrylic template for that size to cut your fabric...it is inexpensive and the seam allowance is 3/8". That 1/8" really makes a difference. I have purchased several pp and acrylic sizes from them and have find they work well