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Another place where fabric can "change size" -...
Another place where fabric can "change size" - if/when pressing unwashed pieces with steam - once in a while some of the pieces shrink.
I have measured hundreds of pieces of fabric before and...
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The center strip should measure one inch...
The center strip should measure one inch "finished" width - the part that will be "showing" when the item is complete.
The "unit" of three strips should measure 3-1/2 inches wide after sewing the...
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Seam allowance is only one factor in getting a...
Seam allowance is only one factor in getting a block to end up being the expected/hoped for size.
Was the fabric washed/shrunk before cutting? If starched/sized - the moisture and heat when it's...
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Doing the sample with the three strips takes -...
Doing the sample with the three strips takes - what? - maybe ten minutes at the most.
It is so worth the time it takes. EVERY TIME one changes rulers, sewing machines, rotary cutters, thread, or...
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