How much faster really? - 4 half triangles from one square?
#1
I recently came across the "time-saving" hint for making triangle pairs.
Take two larger (let's say 5") squares, contrasting colors.
Place them right sides together (or as one youtube instructor says: "pretty sides together").
Sew 1/4" all the way around all four sides.
Then cut diagonally from corner to corner twice. Open up to right/pretty sides out. Result: 4 half-triangle squares.
Sounds like a great idea. I just tested it out and found that I spent more time squaring the resulting squares. So I'm not sure I'm saving any time.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
I'm always for time-savers, unless they require more time! ;-)
Thanks.
-- Jillaine
Take two larger (let's say 5") squares, contrasting colors.
Place them right sides together (or as one youtube instructor says: "pretty sides together").
Sew 1/4" all the way around all four sides.
Then cut diagonally from corner to corner twice. Open up to right/pretty sides out. Result: 4 half-triangle squares.
Sounds like a great idea. I just tested it out and found that I spent more time squaring the resulting squares. So I'm not sure I'm saving any time.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
I'm always for time-savers, unless they require more time! ;-)
Thanks.
-- Jillaine
#3
i don't care for this method because it puts the bias edge on the outside giving that area a lot of stretch.
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
#5
Looks like the wondercut ruler ends up with bias outsides as well. Okay, just tried the HST tutorial and it works; she doesn't make it clear about the initial size of the squares though. I have to make sure that part is correct.
(I still wish there was a faster way... i have a lot to make...) ;-)
Thanks!
(I still wish there was a faster way... i have a lot to make...) ;-)
Thanks!
#6
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
If I have a lot of hst to do, I still prefer to use the Wondercut Ruler.
I haven't tried the four at a time method however a tip is to use a TON of starch prior to cutting your fabric. spray press, spray press, and even if you so choose you can spray and press again or you could just do like I do and spray them till they are soaked let them dry till damp and then press! This will help a TON when working with bias edges!
#7
Originally Posted by jillaine
Looks like the wondercut ruler ends up with bias outsides as well. Okay, just tried the HST tutorial and it works; she doesn't make it clear about the initial size of the squares though. I have to make sure that part is correct.
(I still wish there was a faster way... i have a lot to make...) ;-)
Thanks!
(I still wish there was a faster way... i have a lot to make...) ;-)
Thanks!
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Even with the Wondercut ruler the bias is cut before you sew. For me it's slower than the method jillaine describes, with the same results. I like the method where you put two squares together and sew 1/4" in each side of the diagonal because your bias edge is stable before it's cut. It's better to use a walking foot to be sure the sewing process does not stretch the bias. However, if you use enough starch before you cut by any method, it helps stabilize the fabric.
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