Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by Ritacarl
Also, my last pattern in the book said to cut squares 3-7/8" and then face them, mark from corner to corner and sew on either side of the mark and that will make my 3-1/2" square. Well, it didn't. Of course it didn't if I had thought which I did this AM that it has to be 3-3/4" squares. I had to recut all 800+ pieces after sewing them together. Good thing I like the colors.
Rita
3 7/8ths is the correct measurement for 3 1/2 inch half square triangles.
Then why did I have to recut every one?
I don't know what you did but 3 7/8ths is the correct measurement. You have to take into account the angle to get the correct seam allowances. Maybe you sew with a really scant quarter inch?
I just thought that I'd have to add 1/4" onto the 3-1/2 but it would have to be 1/2". 1/4 inch on both sides of the angle line. I've got to cut some more to finish and am going to try a 4" square on just one and see how it turns out. I have 88 more squares to cut out. Thanks for talking to me or it it threading me!!
Rita