Yes mam I learned this from somebody on here because you have to cut your strips into 11/2 , 13/4, 2, 2 1/2 etc. that will keep them all separete. Also after sewing the top half and having to take half of it apart I learned that if you lay your rolls on the floor or table and then just sew them as you go and do both sides. Like I said earlier it is a learning experience . but fun