Originally Posted by
yngldy
Take two or three pieces of thread double the length of the hat, tie a knot in the center. Sew the hat seam so that one end of the string is in the hat and the other end with the knot is on the outside end that is tapered. Sew the tip with the thread caught in the seam at the tip, using small stitches. You do not want the knot to slip through. Grade seam, but DO NOT cut thread. Holding onto thread string from inside hat, gently pull. It will turn the hat and pull the point at the same time. Trim thread and then pull the knotted thread out from the inside. Hope you understand what I am trying to say; I am better at showing than explaining in words.
OH!! Thank you so much! I have 47 of these elongated triangles to sew for 3 mantle runners.. I sewed mine (17) this morning I should have waited, but I'm sure you all know how that goes! I sewed one side then the other, I didn't actually "turn the corner" on them.
OK I will try this last suggestion.. I can still get the thread in there now with the knot and all and yes I completely understand your method! The next set of 15 I'll sew them with the 1 or 2 stitches across and see how that goes.. and yes I know I need to really trim the excess - I only sewed 1/4" seams but they do need to be trimmed before any turning no matter which method..
Thanks!!!