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Great idea for me to try! I have a difficult time getting a nice fit even with drawn line. I think I might be able to do it. LOL
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I do something a little differently. I press a triangle into the end of each strip. Then I lay them out to sew with edges matching - no plus sign. I sew on the pressed line, press the seam open, and THEN trim the seam allowance. I even leave the selvage on, because most of it gets cut off with the seam allowance, and the little point that may be left is in the seam allowance.
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OMG! I'm one of those people that obsesses over lining up the cut ends, drawing that perfect 45 degree line, then sewing the perfect seam. THANKS FOR THE TIP!
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LOL, my tape is blue!! I agree this makes it sooooo simple, whether you are making binding or HST!!
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That's a great idea. A long time ago I bought a tool for sewing diagonal lines, but I am always losing it, so I like the painter's tape idea. Thanks.
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Tartan this is a great tip. Thanks for taking the time to post it.
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Thanks so much for the info.
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Great tip!
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 6849585)
Tartan, did you see the recent tip that Patrick Lose mentioned when he was on F&P Love of Quilting on PBS?? He has a way of removing a bit of the bulk from corners which gives flatter corners. I was surprised to see that it actually worked. I have been hand sewing 1.75" double fold binding on mug rugs and it made a BIG difference with getting the corners folded. I have the same tape set up on my Bernina, only difference is my painter's tape is bright blue.
And Tartan thanks for this. I think I knew about this at one time but have forgotten LoL. |
Here is the video. The cutting part is about 7-8 minutes in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsmEtonhoA |
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