ruler lines
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My strips are never accurate. Where do you place the line on your fabric, next to the straight edge or just on the fabrics edge? I would think it would make a difference if you switched back and forth while cutting. Thank you.
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Just a quick question - by accurate do you mean one strip is not the same width as another - or it is not the same width from one side of the strip to the other?
I always cut on the generous side. If I need 2.5 inch strip - I cut so the the line running at 2.5 is totally on the fabric - not so far however to actually show the fabric - does that make any sense? I would rather trim off a "hair" than have to worry about a seam allowance that was too narrow.
In all reality, as long as you are consistent - you will be fine.
I always cut on the generous side. If I need 2.5 inch strip - I cut so the the line running at 2.5 is totally on the fabric - not so far however to actually show the fabric - does that make any sense? I would rather trim off a "hair" than have to worry about a seam allowance that was too narrow.
In all reality, as long as you are consistent - you will be fine.
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Sally Collins, author of a book on precision machine piecing, recommends you have the entire narrow black line (not the fat yellow line around it) on the fabric, without showing any fabric beyond the line. The thickness of that line makes up for the thickness of the thread and what is lost when you turn the seam allowance to one side, so in cutting that way, there is no need to sew a scant quarter inch. She has lots of other tips for accuracy in quilting. I highly recommend her book and workshop.
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It entirely depends on what ruler you are using. The different brands and types have different measurements depending on which part of the line you use. Their lines are different thicknesses so that enters into it as well.
Use a regular ruler (one for paper) to see what part of your quilting ruler line is the 'true' measurement from the edge. Then you'll know where to place the edge of the fabric.
Use a regular ruler (one for paper) to see what part of your quilting ruler line is the 'true' measurement from the edge. Then you'll know where to place the edge of the fabric.
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Sally Collins, author of a book on precision machine piecing, recommends you have the entire narrow black line (not the fat yellow line around it) on the fabric, without showing any fabric beyond the line. The thickness of that line makes up for the thickness of the thread and what is lost when you turn the seam allowance to one side, so in cutting that way, there is no need to sew a scant quarter inch. She has lots of other tips for accuracy in quilting. I highly recommend her book and workshop.
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