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Old 06-16-2011, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lynntelson
Help! I followed the directions for half square triangles ie. adding 7/8 " to end square size.
I needed to end up with 2 1/2 " square. Cut 2 squares at 3 3/8 ". Sewed and cut, ironed. Square ended up 3". What did I do wrong.
If you need to end up with a finished 2 1/2 square then before sewing it would be 3". If you wanted a 2" finished square then you would cut at 2 7/8".
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