Sorry, I read on and found out.
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This seriously changes (part of) my life!
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Beginning Square Size x 0.64 = HST size
or HST / 0.64 = Beginning Square Size |
I've use this technique quite a few times in verious sizes - always use BestPress, and have never had a problem - Soooooo Nice and Fast!
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I had not heard of this way to make HST before. I like it. It is similar to the way I make mine. I get 8 HST out of my squares and not on the bias.
I don't have pictures and don't know if I can explain it well but..... I also start with 2 squares of fabric and mark diagonal lines from the corners (my lines would be where this way shows you cut). I sew 1/4" away from the drawn lines. Then I cut along the lines (in an X) and also across both ways (in a +) This gives me 8 HST. To figure out size - take the finished size wanted and double it then add 2" for seam allowances. 2 x 2 + 2 = 6" squares for 2" finished or 3 x 2 + 2 = 8" squares for 3" finished. I always make mine this way when I have a lot of HST's to make for a project. |
This is neat. Love it!
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I haven't seen it done exactly like this. Thanks for posting it.
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I've seen this several times on here and on you tube but have yet had anyone explain how to do it when you need a certain size triangle. Like the one method you just add 7/8 to what ever the finished size that is needed. But this one how do you measure the block if you want a specific size half square.
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thank you -- making 4 at a time is better than just 2!
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I want the completed square to be 12 1/2 so how big should the blocks of fabric that you sew a round and cut be my math is terrible
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