Need help with sewing half squares
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I am attempting to make a baby quilt with half squares. I have everything cut out and pinned and now need to sew the 2 triangles together.
My problem is that everytime I try to sew from the tip of the triangles my machine pulls the tip of the triangle down into my bobbin area.
What can I do to avoid this? I thought about starting in the middle and going to each end but that seems illogical.
I would appreciate any help you can give me!
My problem is that everytime I try to sew from the tip of the triangles my machine pulls the tip of the triangle down into my bobbin area.
What can I do to avoid this? I thought about starting in the middle and going to each end but that seems illogical.
I would appreciate any help you can give me!
#5
She's sewing triangles, not down the center of squares, so she is probably sewing 1/4" away. I agree with Amma to use a leader and chain piece. However, in the future, I would try to sew them the way Scissor Queen mentioned and leave them as squares, sew 1/4" away on both sides of the center, and cut it in half after it's sewn.
#7
Since your triangles are already cut, then starting on a scrap and chain piecing is the way to go.
Next time, use this method.
http://www.blockcentral.com/hst/hst-2inch.pdf
Just follow the very easy instructions on the printed page.
Good luck!
Next time, use this method.
http://www.blockcentral.com/hst/hst-2inch.pdf
Just follow the very easy instructions on the printed page.
Good luck!
#9
Originally Posted by gale
She's sewing triangles, not down the center of squares, so she is probably sewing 1/4" away. I agree with Amma to use a leader and chain piece. However, in the future, I would try to sew them the way Scissor Queen mentioned and leave them as squares, sew 1/4" away on both sides of the center, and cut it in half after it's sewn.
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