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09-30-2010, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by dungeonquilter
Place square 1 onto the wrong side of the pattern, leaving a 1/4" overhang between 1 & 2. When you are placing the fabric for triangles 2 & 3 (these are the 5" squares that are cut twice on the diagonal), lay it face up on the back of the pattern where it should go. Make sure the straight of grain will be on the outside of the block. Now flip it over onto square 1.
When you are placing the triangles 4 & 5, do the same thing as before, making sure the 2 straight of grain edges are the outside of the block. Flip over onto square 1/triangle 2.
This should help.
When you are placing the triangles 4 & 5, do the same thing as before, making sure the 2 straight of grain edges are the outside of the block. Flip over onto square 1/triangle 2.
This should help.
I trade you fabric if you'll put that in tutorial form, using the pattern that I'm working with. ;)
09-30-2010, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
I trade you fabric if you'll put that in tutorial form, using the pattern that I'm working with. ;)
For reference purposes, there are two sides to the paper: the side with the printed pattern (Print side) and the opposite plain side where you put the fabric (Fabric Side).
Cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover #1 and pin it over #1 on the plain side of the fabric. Hold the paper up to a light and look at it. I've deliberately placed a straight edge 1/4 inch over the line into #2. Pin it in place.
Now place fabric #2 RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER on #1, with the edges aligned where #1 overlaps #2.
Fabric covering #1 on the unprinted plain side
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Looking at #1 from the Print side. See how it overlaps #2 by 1/4 inch
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Fabric #2 placed even with edge of Fabric 1, right sides together
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09-30-2010, 01:25 PM
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Now, turn the paper back over, and sew on the paper line between #1 and #1. Set your stitch length to small. It will secure the fabric better and make it easier to tear off the paper later. Start & stop exactly on the end of the line.
Turn the paper over so the fabric side is up, and fold back Fabric #2. Finger press. See how Fabric #2 now covers the pattern #2 when you hold it up to the light?
Turn the paper over so the fabric side is up, and fold back Fabric #2. Finger press. See how Fabric #2 now covers the pattern #2 when you hold it up to the light?
Sew on the line between #1 & #2 with a short stitch.
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The line stitched
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Fabric #2 covering pattern #2.
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09-30-2010, 01:31 PM
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Now, lay the paper down with the fabric down and the Pattern side up. Place a piece of cardboard (I use a greeting card) or something similar on the line between #1 and #3.
Then FOLD the paper exactly on that line back over the card, leaving the fabric exposed. In the photo my card isn't exactly on the line, but just to show you where it is.
I use an "Add A Quarter Ruler" (but any ruler will do), and trim that fabric 1/4 inch from the fold.
Then FOLD the paper exactly on that line back over the card, leaving the fabric exposed. In the photo my card isn't exactly on the line, but just to show you where it is.
I use an "Add A Quarter Ruler" (but any ruler will do), and trim that fabric 1/4 inch from the fold.
Card against the line between #1 & #3
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Pattern folded back over card exactly on line
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Add A Quarter Ruler in Place,
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Trimmed edge
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Pattern side, showing edges trimmed 1/4 past #1
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09-30-2010, 01:39 PM
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Paper piecing takes a lot of getting used to. When I started, the going back and forth turning the thing to make sure the fabric covered the piece was too frustrating. Then I had to pin the 2 pieces together because they shifted when I turned the pattern over to make sure new piece was large enough, etc., etc.!
The picture tutorial posted is pretty good.! like most things, it takes practice. . .
The picture tutorial posted is pretty good.! like most things, it takes practice. . .
09-30-2010, 01:42 PM
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Do the exact same steps for fabric #3.
Now take your fabric for #4, and lay it right sides together over #1 and #3, with the straight edges lined up where they overlap pattern #4 . I wrote the number 4 on the paper so you could see where the pattern and fabric line up
Turn the paper over and sew on the line between #1-3 & 4.
When you are done, fold fabric #4 back, and finger press.
Now take your fabric for #4, and lay it right sides together over #1 and #3, with the straight edges lined up where they overlap pattern #4 . I wrote the number 4 on the paper so you could see where the pattern and fabric line up
Turn the paper over and sew on the line between #1-3 & 4.
When you are done, fold fabric #4 back, and finger press.
Trimming the final time
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Fabric #4 on Fabric #1 &3
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Sewing the line between #1/3 & #4
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Fabric #4 folded back and finger pressed
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All pieces sewn in place
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09-30-2010, 01:54 PM
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Now repeat the steps you just did for fabric #4, for fabric #5. They are exactly the same. Finger press the fabric back.
Now turn the whole thing over so that the pattern side is up and the fabric is in the correct place on the bottom. Make sure the fabric isn't wrinkled or folded.
Now take your ruler and trim around the paper pattern EXACTLY on the OUTSIDE lines. The inner lines are your sewing lines. This is where you will sew along to sew the pieces together. I trimmed just a bit outside on some of the lines to show you where to do it.
Leave the paper on and turn your piece over. Voila!!
Leave the paper on until the entire block is together, actually until ALL the blocks are together, then gently tear it off. It will tear easily, because of the short stitch length.
Now turn the whole thing over so that the pattern side is up and the fabric is in the correct place on the bottom. Make sure the fabric isn't wrinkled or folded.
Now take your ruler and trim around the paper pattern EXACTLY on the OUTSIDE lines. The inner lines are your sewing lines. This is where you will sew along to sew the pieces together. I trimmed just a bit outside on some of the lines to show you where to do it.
Leave the paper on and turn your piece over. Voila!!
Leave the paper on until the entire block is together, actually until ALL the blocks are together, then gently tear it off. It will tear easily, because of the short stitch length.
Trim the edges EXACTLY on the outer lines.
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Finished block
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09-30-2010, 02:06 PM
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Nice job gaigai! :D:D:D
I find it a bit easier to fold all the inside sewing lines before I start - helps me to get the pieces in the correct places. Sometimes I even write the numbers again, on the 'fabric' side of the paper.
The folding also makes it easier at the end to tear the paper off. And if you get one that gives you trouble, you can spritz it with a bit of water & it will come off.
Good luck!
I find it a bit easier to fold all the inside sewing lines before I start - helps me to get the pieces in the correct places. Sometimes I even write the numbers again, on the 'fabric' side of the paper.
The folding also makes it easier at the end to tear the paper off. And if you get one that gives you trouble, you can spritz it with a bit of water & it will come off.
Good luck!
09-30-2010, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by zyxquilts
Nice job gaigai! :D:D:D
I find it a bit easier to fold all the inside sewing lines before I start - helps me to get the pieces in the correct places. Sometimes I even write the numbers again, on the 'fabric' side of the paper.
The folding also makes it easier at the end to tear the paper off. And if you get one that gives you trouble, you can spritz it with a bit of water & it will come off.Good luck!
I find it a bit easier to fold all the inside sewing lines before I start - helps me to get the pieces in the correct places. Sometimes I even write the numbers again, on the 'fabric' side of the paper.
The folding also makes it easier at the end to tear the paper off. And if you get one that gives you trouble, you can spritz it with a bit of water & it will come off.Good luck!
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