Drafting complex blocks
#21
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I hadn't seen page two of the posts... and I agree, 1/32 or 1/16 of an inch off should be able to be worked in accurately... and 1/8 over and 1/8 under... probably could cause problems. If you can get it all within 1/32 or /16, I would make templates and *go for it*... and besides the drawings having that small discrepancy, you will have to be working with making templates and tracing *around them* (add more kerf) etc.. .you will have to deal with the very fine pencil line widths, and cutting, etc. Make a sample and see where you are at.
And keep repeating... "We Do This For Fun"
good luck again
And keep repeating... "We Do This For Fun"
good luck again
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OK, this is helpful. I think I can get my draft to where there is nothing greater than 1/16th in terms of discrepancies.
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An octagon is built on a 67.5 degree angle. I was going to post a pic but wasn't sure how to get it on this post. I drew a picture up in Coreldraw for acuracy. If you would like for me to send it to you via email send me a pm.
#28
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Go to Jinny's website. There are tons of her star blocks for free. I'll bet your stars are there.
#29
Is there any way you could make a card board or stock paper template, cut the star pieces out of muslin, sew them together and make a mock-up block to see how it work? I like to do that when making a garment to get a correct fit. Looks like it could be used for a complex block... just a thought, imho. However, I certainly am not an expert in block making. Would love to see your results though.
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