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    Old 01-08-2019, 04:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jennifer23
    Don't sew exactly on the line; sew just beside it, to the side that will be cut off. This will allow a bit of extra fabric, which is used in the fold.
    This was exactly what I was going to say. It works....ask me how I know?
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    Old 01-08-2019, 07:01 AM
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    I agree, sew just a tad to the side of the line near the corner. Also the thicker the thread and bigger the needle the more space is taken up when folding so if you change needles to a different size or thread then you might have to make some other adjustments.
    One way to check to see how much the fold is taking up is to press your triangle up to the corner before you trim the seam. The difference between the edge of the triangle and the original block is how much you're off and will give you an idea of how far to move the seam.
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    Old 01-08-2019, 10:27 AM
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    Once I know that my seam is correct, then I mark another line 1/2" from first one. Cut between 2 seams and you have a small HST to use in the border or something small.
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    Old 01-31-2019, 10:41 AM
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    I have always been told to sew on the inside of the railroad tires. So if you sew a little to the right of the line you should be good.
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