Is there an easy way to make rectangles?
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Is there an easy way to make rectangles?
I want to piece some rectangles whereby the top corner is one fabric and the opposite bottom corner is another. Kind of like a HST but rectangle instead of square. Sounds easy, but I can't figure out what size to cut to end up with a 4" X 3" half square rectangle (I made up HSR, but hope you know what I mean.) Thanks!!!!
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There is a ruler for this shape too. Look at the bottom of this page: https://www.simplicity.com/t-tutoria...lic-Tools.aspx
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I just was looking at a pattern online and it is just like making a HST from rectangles. Just not sure how to figure out the length. Try making one a bit longer and then you will know the size of rectangle you will need.
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I THINK this will work. Cut a rectangle 3 7/8 x 4 7/8 out of each of the two fabrics. Stack them BOTH right sides up. Cut from corner to corner IN THE DIRECTION you want the triangles. Match each triangle with the opposite triangle of the other color. They should look just like you want them to when they are finished. Carefully sew the bias edges together being sure to have your little rabbit ears(about 3/8 inch) showing on either end. Some would suggest starching the rectangles before cutting to reduce the bias stretching. Good luck. Ann
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