Is Stay Stitching Triangles Really Necessary???
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I took a rotary cutting class where the instructor talked about triangles. She was pointing out that - depending on where in a block the triangles are placed - you should avoid cutting one of the edges on the bias.
Kinda went over my head, but it seems that the stay stitching is trying to achieve what she told us to do without having to be overly concerned about the cutting of the pieces.
Kinda went over my head, but it seems that the stay stitching is trying to achieve what she told us to do without having to be overly concerned about the cutting of the pieces.
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Originally Posted by AliKat
I haven't stay stitched bias edges. I used to spray starch but now use Best Press instead as it is easier to use.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
That is very unusual. I have never stay-stitched triangles. If they need to be absolutely accurate, I heavily spray starch the fabric before cutting. Starch stabilizes fabric so it doesn't distort during handling.
I would think stay-stitching would actually distort triangles if you are stay-stitching on the bias edge!
I would think stay-stitching would actually distort triangles if you are stay-stitching on the bias edge!
I'm just finishing blocks for a quilt today with lots of squares made up of 4 half-square triangles each. To avoid that catastrophic stretch on that final bias seam, I start in the center of the block, turning the finished seams in opposite directions. Stitch from center to edge; then go back to center and stitch to the opposite edge. That way, if I do get a little stretching, at least all the triangles meet at one point and the stretching is equalized on both halves.
Good luck! :)
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