Metric Quilting Help Needed

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07-15-2011, 10:59 AM

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cinnya

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Originally Posted by PJane1031

I actually am going to do a 'mock-up' of the quilt top with fabrics from my stash--the finished size of the piece is only 110 cm (43"), but even when cutting into my fabric, I don't want to 'waste' a whole lot there, either!!

The line I quoted is written:
Alle Masse sind ohne Nahtzugabe (Nahtzugabe 0,75 cm je Seite dazugeben.)

Thanks for your replies!!

I think I am going to plan on adding the 1.5--I can always cut stuff down (on my mock-up one), but it'll be harder to add to it!

Yes you have to add the seam allowance

07-15-2011, 06:01 PM

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sewmagic

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I'm German, what exactly does it say in german?? Maybe i can help with translating.

07-15-2011, 06:03 PM

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sewmagic

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Sorry, didn't read all posts.
"Ohne Nahtzugabe" means "without seamallowance" so, yes add the 1.5 cm.

07-15-2011, 06:07 PM

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TonnieLoree

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You guys are awesome with your translations!

07-15-2011, 06:24 PM

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Welcome from Kansas

07-15-2011, 09:27 PM

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PJane1031

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Thank you all for the warm welcome and for all your help!!

I added 1.5 cm on all sides, and it 'appears' to be working. I have all the pieces on my 'test' quilt cut, and started to sew 'em together, but decided to call it a night for now!! Hopefully I'll get the rest of the top assembled tomorrow, and I'll feel comfortable enough to start on the one for my friend!! I just don't want to make mis-cuts on hers--no way to get more fabric if I do!!