Originally Posted by
iamjanet
How could it measure only one inch? Three strips - each 1-1/2" wide. Total width, before sewing, 4-1/2". Subtract 1/4" seam allowance from the two center pieces, total 1" in seam allowances. That leaves the width at 3-1/2".
What am I missing here?
Janet
The center strip should measure one inch "finished" width - the part that will be "showing" when the item is complete.
The "unit" of three strips should measure 3-1/2 inches wide after sewing the three strips together.