Originally Posted by
Mdegenhart
5x5 & 5x4 sewn together with a 1/2"seam for flannel equals 5x8 1/2' not 5x8. Your 8 1/2 should fit if I am not misunderstanding.
I think if you check again....if you sew a 1/2 inch seam for flannel as instructed ..that would take 1/2 inch from each of your pieces (the 5 would become 4.5 and the 4 would become 3.5----thus giving you an 8 inch result) That is how the pattern is miscalculated/misprinted. About the only solution if you have not already sewn is to do a 1/4" seam on these pieces...using a very small stitch...and maybe do pinking on the raw edge or something else to reduce fraying. So sorry you have had so much trouble with a pattern....i'm sure you're frustrated.