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    Old 11-03-2013, 06:47 AM
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    I have a beautiful piece of Christmas stripe that I want a tree skirt out of. I want it cut into 6 sections making the stripes intersect to form 6 sided circle. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to cut it. Can anyone help me, please.
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    Old 11-03-2013, 07:04 AM
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    if you cut the fabric into 6 rectangles and layer them very carefully matching the stripes, when you cut it into its wedges, the stripes will match on the edges. i don't think i want to try it unless the stripes are wide be sure to show us the results
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    Check this out. Maybe it's what you need. https://hoffmanfabrics.com/EDocs/Sit...%20pattern.pdf
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    Old 11-03-2013, 07:53 AM
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    If I understand your question, I think you want to cut large 60* triangles to form a hexagon?
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    Make sure you use your walking foot (or an even feed) to make matching those seams up easier.
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    Old 11-03-2013, 10:02 AM
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    Do you have a very large piece? or just enough to make your project?
    What I would do if I had lots of the fabric is to cut it a la Stack & Whack using as Tartan mentioned a 60* angle. If you pin the fabric the way that you do when you make a S&W then you are sure to have the lines match up.
    Just a thought..........
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    Old 11-03-2013, 10:23 AM
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    Here's a page that shows how to make a 60 degree triangle. http://www.mathopenref.com/printequilateral.html I used this method with poster board and made a big triangle and used a poinsettia border print style fabric to make tree skirts. I don't remember how much fabric it takes to make a tree skirt.
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    Old 11-05-2013, 03:59 AM
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    yes but need to figure out how to match stripes. Thanks
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    thanks for the suggestion, will try that
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    Old 11-05-2013, 04:01 AM
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    Yes that is what I need to do
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