I think you *could* use this method to make each individual hexagon or octagon, but I'm not sure it would be a good idea. With the original method, if the squares aren't quite straight it doesn't matter too much, as long as they cover past the seam lines. With a S&W, the pieces need to be lined up very carefully so that the pattern looks right. Also, you have more seams coming together in a S&W, and you would be adding the layers of interfacing, making that point where the seams come together quite bulky. You might try it out and see if you like doing it that way, and let us know.