Originally Posted by countryone77
Originally Posted by np3
Originally Posted by countryone77
I can see where this would work, but ONLY if the strips were cut straight.
I saw some posts about precut strips not even being cut straight. In those cases, one could not use this method or, one would be sewing crooked seams.
You need to go back and read this again!!! Yes, they are often cut crooked. This is the solution for getting accurate size pieces. The finished pieces are measured this way, not the seam allowances.
I don't see it.
If the left side is crooked (moves in and out), then my seam will also be crooked (move in and out). I don't see how that works.
If the left side is straight, but the width is incorrect, then it will work, as my seam will be straight.
The article says this is not a cure-all.
Not sure I can cut and paste this....got it.
The fabric strips are positioned right sides together, paying close attention to keep the raw edges aligned at the left edge. As the strips are sewn together, care is taken to keep the left edges alligned with the tape strip. If there is any variation in strip width, it will fall within the seam allowance.
This is what you are missing. You don't go in and out with the left side. You keep a steady pace as you sew and any small variation on the left side will be taken care of when you add the next strip. Eventually the left side becomes a right side.