Ironing over 1/4" edge on 1" strips - HELP

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06-20-2013, 05:48 PM

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NanaCsews2

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Originally Posted by Latrinka

All great tips! I use a tracing wheel, someone had posted a link to this tip long ago. You just put your ruler on where you want the fold, run the tracing wheel over it, like a rotary but doesnt cut, makes it kinda fold up.

I use the tracing wheel also. I place colored tracing paper on top of the fabric, lining up the edge. Use the straight edge of the ruler to mark the measurement needed, then use the tracing wheel along the ruler edge. Using the colored tracing paper reinforces the marked line from the wheel, and when folding over the edge, I know if I am spot on or not.

06-20-2013, 05:58 PM

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Kitsie

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See what we do for each other?? Its amazing to ask a simple question and get such a response! One will give a tip, another will "enhance" it and away we go!

You all are awesome! Thank you!

06-20-2013, 09:48 PM

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Sassy08

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Originally Posted by Kitsie

I just tried it without thread in the needle! Works great with no puckers! May try a bigger needle, but I'm very happy!

Great idea, making a fold line by "sewing" with no thread!

06-21-2013, 04:18 AM

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DOTTYMO

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Just had a thought. There is an inch binder maker . I have one and did use it for wide sashing in a quilt. Very easy to use, you put fabric through tool thick to thin take end that comes out and pin with a pin without plastic onto you ironing board and press as you pull out.