Cutting fabric that is longer than my mat
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Originally Posted by Barb44
Patterns don't always come out the correct size. Did you measure the quilt to be sure that 42 1/2 inches will fit? Every quilt I make, the center does not measure what it should. Everything has to be measured.
#15
No I didn't. In fact when I did the dashing a side came out a little longer so I trimmed the excessive.
This brings up another question. Why shouldn't you just trim off excessive? What does that do?
I already cut the shorter pieces out for the final binding. Will that mess me up if the top doesn't measure the same size as what I cut (cut piece might be longer)?
Thanks everyone for your help.
This brings up another question. Why shouldn't you just trim off excessive? What does that do?
I already cut the shorter pieces out for the final binding. Will that mess me up if the top doesn't measure the same size as what I cut (cut piece might be longer)?
Thanks everyone for your help.
#17
Remember that the first two borders are going to be shorter than the last two.
These last two will be the measurement of the first plus the width of the first x 2.
Always cut the second two borders after the first are attached and then remeasure.
These last two will be the measurement of the first plus the width of the first x 2.
Always cut the second two borders after the first are attached and then remeasure.
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