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Machine quilting question about templates and the seam allowance....

Old 09-02-2009, 03:54 AM
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When I am cutting from a template that does not have the seam allowance on it, am i adding the seam allowance by adding 1/4" line on the outside of the template and cutting from that line, or going backwards and marking a line inside the template and cutting from the template border.... i'm confused about it.:?
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Old 09-02-2009, 04:04 AM
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The first one. You add the 1/4" outside of the template and cut.

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Old 09-02-2009, 04:15 AM
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oops....I was to slow.... lol

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Old 09-02-2009, 12:44 PM
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One easy and accurate way to accomplish this is to tape yout template to the top of your ruler, leaving 1/4" from the edge where you will be cutting. I use this method when doing lots of the same shape. I'm not sure if it is worth the time if you are just making one block.
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Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!!

Most template directions will tell you to add 1/4" when you cut.
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Old 09-02-2009, 03:29 PM
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Thanks! :)
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