jelly roll pinked edges
#43
Originally Posted by sarge1
I recently purchased a jelly roll, and the edges of each fabric strip are pinked. How do I begin to use the strips-do I cut off the pinked edges to make them straight for sewing? If I have to do that, it seems more cumbersome than just cutting strips from yardage in the first place. But if I don't cut them, how do I sew without a straight edge?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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#44
I don't mind the pinked edges. I tend to ignore them. Most important thing is to be sure your measurements are consistant throughout, line up accurately, if one edge is pinked and one is not, put the pinked on top to line them up, and keep your 1/4" seam, it should not matter.
Sometimes I think we overthink this kind of thing.
Sometimes I think we overthink this kind of thing.
#46
Welcome newbie! You have found a great forum.
The pinked edges can be a pain but if you line pinking with pinking or pinking edge to straight edge and make the 1/4" seam from the "top" of the mountain you will get your full measure of the fabric in your charm, jelly roll or layer cake fabric. Good luck!
The pinked edges can be a pain but if you line pinking with pinking or pinking edge to straight edge and make the 1/4" seam from the "top" of the mountain you will get your full measure of the fabric in your charm, jelly roll or layer cake fabric. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by montanablu
Originally Posted by mlaceruby
I don't like the mess either but it does cut down on the bulk in the seams
There are pinked blades available for purchase on rotary cutters. I have one. And I've never used it.
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