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Old 07-10-2011, 12:37 PM
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Deborahlees
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Originally Posted by Holice
draw the triangle on graft paper and then add your seam allowances. When making templates I suggest always drawing them to the finished size and then add your allowances. I draw on the graft paper and then glue to plastic and then cut out. I will then punch a small hole at the corners to make sure I mark where they should match up. This is important for any shape which is not a square or rectangle.
This is probably the VERY BEST advise I have ever received here on the Board. Punching a hole in those corners is brillant !!!
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