BOM pattern mistake-Math help
#11
Originally Posted by Prism99
If it's Block of the Month, I think it is really important that the block be the correct measurement. I would either look for a different block or fix this one so it measures square. If I am gauging your photo correctly, all you would need to do is add a strip to the bottom of the machine to square up the block.
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#12
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Make the bottom strip wood grain material or a dark color to represent a table or desk. I did an applique block of a sewing machine, and it did have the "table" piece on the bottom. or sew a strip across the top the same color as the background. Sew it so that the top and bottom of the spool come out the same. Quite a complicated block.
#14
If you were omitting the spool at the top, you could just add your additional 1/2" to the width of the white fabric there, and cut the white side piece a 1/2" longer too.
If I was going to keep the spool, I would add a 1/2" to the pieces in the center, in the throat area of the machine. Add a 1/2" to the 2 white pieces, the purple square, and the white strip on the side. I don't think that would compromise the look of the block.
If I was going to keep the spool, I would add a 1/2" to the pieces in the center, in the throat area of the machine. Add a 1/2" to the 2 white pieces, the purple square, and the white strip on the side. I don't think that would compromise the look of the block.
#15
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I am surprised you got 11.75"
When I do the math, I only come up with 11" on the overall height. Add the components that make up the height: L+A+K+A=2+3.5+3.5+3.5 = 12.5 Subtract the seam allowance for 3 seams @.5 ea = 1.5
12.5-1.5 = 11
When I do the math, I only come up with 11" on the overall height. Add the components that make up the height: L+A+K+A=2+3.5+3.5+3.5 = 12.5 Subtract the seam allowance for 3 seams @.5 ea = 1.5
12.5-1.5 = 11
#17
Beth 33, I don't mind if you use it.
Madquilter, I added it up too and did check my seam allowances. So it is an error in the pattern.
I think I will go with the simplist which is to add a piece to the bottom as suggested to look like the table.
Thanks for everyone's help and suggestion. Can always count on this board! :D
Madquilter, I added it up too and did check my seam allowances. So it is an error in the pattern.
I think I will go with the simplist which is to add a piece to the bottom as suggested to look like the table.
Thanks for everyone's help and suggestion. Can always count on this board! :D
#19
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
So it is an error in the pattern.
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