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    Old 09-05-2015, 02:36 PM
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    I would probably sew on paper as a foundation. That would help keep the bias from stretching. If you don't want to rip the paper off, you could use muslin instead.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 06:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    When sewing triangles tigether, you cannot actually match the ends. The little dog ear at the end has to hand over so the pieces line up. I think your strip looks fine trimmed though.
    That's the secret....1/4" dog ears.....
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