need help cutting an accurate square
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need help cutting an accurate square
I feel so dumb by asking this, but here goes. Is there an easy way to cut a 5-1/4" square? I don't have a special ruler, just a regular ruler one would use with a rotary cutter and I've already messed it up. I measured and cut but My cutter went wonky on me and I've already messed up the 1st square.
I've got several more to go and since I'm working from a kit, I'm not sure I'll have enough material to make mistakes.
After that one went south on me I quit and came straight to you girls. I'm sure some of you can advise me on how to measure and then cut just one. I know how to cut strip and THEN cut squares, but I have never had to cut just ONE 5 1/4" square from several of my fabrics. Yikes!
Help!
I've got several more to go and since I'm working from a kit, I'm not sure I'll have enough material to make mistakes.
After that one went south on me I quit and came straight to you girls. I'm sure some of you can advise me on how to measure and then cut just one. I know how to cut strip and THEN cut squares, but I have never had to cut just ONE 5 1/4" square from several of my fabrics. Yikes!
Help!
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no luck. Went to youtube video and all was same as googling results. Either demos on how to straighten the fabric or how to cut strips to turn into squares. I just want to know an easy way to cut ONE 5 1/4 " square out of about 1/2 yare of fabric without just drawing it off and cutting it out with scissor.
I guess I'm stuck doing it that way though. Lots of drawing and lot of scissoring. Rotary cutting ha me spoiled. LOL
I guess I'm stuck doing it that way though. Lots of drawing and lot of scissoring. Rotary cutting ha me spoiled. LOL
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Tear a piece of cardboard from the back of a tablet or something. The sides should be straight. At the one corner, measure over 5-1/4". Go to the other side of the same corner and measure 5-1/4". On the ruler you will find 5",
then if it has a short line (1/8") and then a larger line, that is the 1/4". If you cut this out and lay it on your cutting mat,
this should be correct. If it is off a little, trim it to fit. Make sure it is square. If you use a piece of fabric, use a piece from
something else, and cut a square. Fold it in half and if all lines match, it is square. I hope this helps.
then if it has a short line (1/8") and then a larger line, that is the 1/4". If you cut this out and lay it on your cutting mat,
this should be correct. If it is off a little, trim it to fit. Make sure it is square. If you use a piece of fabric, use a piece from
something else, and cut a square. Fold it in half and if all lines match, it is square. I hope this helps.
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