7/8th measurements
#1
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7/8th measurements
Why do designers give measurements such as 3 7/8..can I cut 4" blocks instead..what difference would that make?
When I get a pattern like this,I want to throw it across the room!!
When I get a pattern like this,I want to throw it across the room!!
#2
Wait till you get a pattern with 1/16". LOL
If you are making Half Square Triangles you can cut 4" then sew your
HST's, press and trim to 3 1/2". If you don't like trimming then stick with 3 7/8".
I prefer to cut bigger (where possible) and then trim.
If you are making Half Square Triangles you can cut 4" then sew your
HST's, press and trim to 3 1/2". If you don't like trimming then stick with 3 7/8".
I prefer to cut bigger (where possible) and then trim.
#3
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Some patterns really need the 7/8 for cutting but others you can square down from larger cuts. It usually happens when the unit is sewn and then sub cut and you need the 7/8 to end up with 1/4 seam allowance on both units.
#4
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If you cut to 7/8" and you are a perfect sewer/presser, it is possible to end up with the correct size HST. However, many of us are not perfect and we prefer the option of cutting the starting square oversized and trimming it down.
#5
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I have a 7/8 ruler. All the markings are in 7/8. Super easy to cut those 7/8 sizes. Really though I don't see a difference in cutting fractions then cutting whole or half measures. It's just a different line on the ruler.
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