Originally Posted by watterstide
Always skip the 7/8th measurement..
just cut a full inch up, and then square it to what it should be. good luck!
This is what I do and my seam ripper and I have spent a lot less time together! :lol:
I've had the same issues as you and using 4in rather than 3 7/8" works so much better and they now actually turn out the size I want them to be! Good luck!