Originally Posted by
Tartan
With doing such a tight spiral, you are going to have to clip the edges of the seam allowance so that the seam allowance can open a bit in the back. I leave about 2 threads from the edges when clipping.
What do you mean about leaving 2 threads from the edges? You mean that you clip the inner curve to within 2 threads of the other edge? I was clipping in between 1/8-1/4" as my turned edge was turned under 1/4" on each side.
I am heading to HL now to pick up a 4" hoop. Hopefully they still have one & hopefully it will work okay since the diameter of the outer circle is only 4.5" (the spiral sits inside the circle). Otherwise I guess I will applique the petals onto my background fabric, then the circle & then pray, pray, pray that the spiral actually comes out okay going through 3 layers because that will be a nightmare to try & rip out. :P