Pinked edges on pre-cuts
When measuring for a 1/4" seam on a pre-cut with pinked edges, do you measure from the points or the 'valleys'?
Got a pre-cut of Kaffe Fauset (May have spelled that wrong) and I can't get an accurate seam. |
I don't trim jelly rolls but for charm squares and layer cakes I usually trim
those pinked edges. Since I usually starch all my fabric it tends to shrink a bit. I find a pattern or make my own so that it can use maximum 4.5" square (charm) or 9.5" square (layer cakes). Sometimes even before starching they are not always square. |
From the points.
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Originally Posted by Mdegenhart
(Post 7811633)
From the points.
I suppose the best answer is to measure your pre-cut valley-to-valley and then point-to-point and see what the actual measurement of the cuts?? That, ultimately, may be the answer to your question. I don't normally buy pre-cuts so can't offer much better direction than that. |
I measure from the point. Pinked edges have never bothered me, I can fill in the blanks and see it as a solid edge.
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I agree with NJ Quilter. What size square does your pattern call for? Measure your precut, compare it to the requirements of the pattern, and trim accordingly.
Funny that I've have that question in mind for a year or more without having arrived at an answer. Thank you for asking the question so that I could answer it without having a quilt in the fight.:o I intend to follow my own advice from now on. |
The two jellyrolls I've used were 2.5 in. wide including the points.
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If you were cutting a pinked edge with a rotary cutter, wouldn't you line the ruler up with the measurement you were trying to cut (say 2 1/2" mark) and cut with your pinking blade? Then the 1/4" mark would be measured from the "valley". Seems like it would be harder to sew along the valley though. I think you really have to measure your pre-cut to know where to sew your 1/4" seam.
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How about cutting a square with straight edges and put one square with the pinked edges on top of it and see how they compare?
I have had that question, too, but have not wanted to buy any of those precuts. |
I agree with the ones who said to measure your particular precuts to see how they were cut. If you're making a pattern where the finished size of the patch doesn't matter too much - like jelly roll race, or 4-patch for instance - then consistency is the only thing that really matters.
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My sister just gave me a bunch of 5" squares that I am using right now. I need 3" so I am cutting off the pinked part. Somehow I do not trust the pinked edges.
I love your signature. I am a chocolate hound too. |
It really doesn't matter, as long as you are consistent with which one you use.
Good luck! |
Really wish they would not pink edges, but guess it is a fraying issue. They make a mess too. Love all the precuts, but it's an issue with me.
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I bought many a pre-cut to be used when I retired and was able to quilt. They sit in drawers. The measurements are all over the board. I will be using them, but after they are RE-cut. I was sorely disappointed but I have no idea where I got them.
Marcia |
Yes, I had two different packs and one was 5 inches valley to valley and other was 5inches point to point. Seems the industry does not have a standard.
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The ones I've purchased are measured from point to point. Then there are the strips that are not straight. GRRR!
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Originally Posted by joe'smom
(Post 7811821)
The two jellyrolls I've used were 2.5 in. wide including the points.
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I quit after a couple purchases of pre-cuts. I just buy yardage and pre-cut my own. I use the June Tailor Shape Cut with the grooves to cut what I need. I really like it for odd scraps to cut at once.
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I have found that the Moda ones are the best as far as constancy . And here is my tip====run your lint roller over the jelly roll until all those nasty parts are gone. You will have to use several sheets. Then unroll it outside shaking the strips. This does not eliminate every single bit but helps considerably.
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http://blog.sewmucheasier.com/pre-cut-fabric-explained/
Hope it helps! |
Measure the pinked square as you state. That will tell you how to treat the pink, point or v. I would not know without having the actual piece as manufacturers may cut and measure differently.
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For me, it depends on how deep the pinking is. Some of the pre-cuts have just the hint of a pinking effect. Some are very deep.
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