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nursie76 04-05-2011 05:47 PM

Somewhere I saw a tutorial on how to sew these strips together so it compensated for the sometimes inconsistant 2-1/2 inch. I think it involved measuring in 2-1/4 inch from the left side of the strip to your needle instead of the right. That way your strip sets came out the right size as it was the seam that was variable, such as the top strip had 1/4 inch while the bottom might only have 1/8 inch material. I know I am not explaining it clearly, but if anyone can understand my blathering, and remembers this tutorial, please put me out of my misery and remind me where I can access it. Thank you soooo much!

suebee 04-05-2011 05:52 PM

I have also read ....to prevent that "bend" or swerve when sewing strips together, as you are joining strips, start at opposite end as the previous strip. Hope that makes sense.

Wanted to add - I have tried this and it DOES work!!

craftybear 04-05-2011 05:53 PM

we will surf and see if we can find the link for you

nursie76 04-05-2011 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by suebee
I have also read ....to prevent that "bend" or swerve when sewing strips together, as you are joining strips, start at opposite end as the previous strip. Hope that makes sense.

Wanted to add - I have tried this and it DOES work!!

Thanks, I have read that too and you are right, it does work.

nursie76 04-05-2011 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by craftybear
we will surf and see if we can find the link for you

OH thank you soooo much!

MTS 04-05-2011 06:01 PM

http://www.bearpawproductions.com/us...May%20Vary.pdf

Give it a second or two to load.

nursie76 04-05-2011 06:04 PM

OH my GOODNESS! That is it!!!

Thank you sooooooo much!

You guys are wonderful!

amma 04-05-2011 06:21 PM

Wasn't this a tip that Debbie Umphress posted a few days ago too? :D:D:D

amma 04-05-2011 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by MTS

Thank you for posting this link, the visual really helps :D:D:D

nursie76 04-05-2011 06:55 PM


Originally Posted by nursie76

Originally Posted by craftybear
we will surf and see if we can find the link for you

OH thank you soooo much!

Ahhhhh! So that's where I first saw it! 8-) Brain hiccup I guess.... :roll:


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