Last time I played with "Method 6" from Linda's instructions. This time I'm playing with "Method 3."
Whenever I can, I like to use scraps for a project like this plus a bit of yardage. However, the fabric size i need is 5-1/2" long. My ScrapTherapy scraps are cut 5" square. Most days, I can't get 5-1/2" out of a 5" fabric square.
So, I decided to do a little experiment. . . .
For my first attempt, I decided to cut the light blue dot (yardage) according to the instructions. The 5" scrap square is cut into two pieces, but is 1/2" narrower than recommended.
So when I lined the pieces up, I centered them on each other, then used the tool to make the cuts as directed.
I followed the same process as with the smaller Method 6 pieces to find the center with a quick crease.
Then match the creases, pin, sew . . .
. . . and then press, toward the scrap fabric in each case.
. . . Then I used the tool again to trim down to size. Plenty of room to make a good cut, even if my scrap was smaller than the called-for size.
Linda recommends using a 1/8" seam allowance rather than the usual 1/4". If I follow the inside edge of the quarter inch foot, I'm coming pretty close to that 1/8"
There are lots of lines and dots on the tool to make sure you stay on track.
Next, I sewed two halves together to make the Method 6 unit.
They're a little wonky, but not bad. When the experiment with the 5" scrap square went well, I decided to cut both pieces - the scrap (already cut to 5" squares) and the light blue dot fabric.
Without that extra quarter-inch on either side, I may be losing a little bit of the stability along the curved seam. If that's true, it's a trade off I can live with.
I need to make a few more of each unit to have enough for a table runner, then I have another idea to complete all the pieces I need.
Stay tuned! I might be a while!
Happy Stitching!
Joan
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