This post I thought I would show a tutorial for curved piecing and the simple items I need for sewing curves.
Sometimes we make things harder than they actually are and we need to tell ourselves we can do it!
First the items I need for inserting my mariners compass into a circle to square up the block.
Join your templates to create the square that has a circle cut from the middle. Then get 8 pins and a stiletto or a seam ripper.
Sometimes we make things harder than they actually are and we need to tell ourselves we can do it!
First the items I need for inserting my mariners compass into a circle to square up the block.
Join your templates to create the square that has a circle cut from the middle. Then get 8 pins and a stiletto or a seam ripper.
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| items required |
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| Pin the circle onto the compass at each half way point then in the quarter points |
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| Place the circle under the sewing machine and sew a quarter inch seam. Use the needle down position. Hold the stiletto to gradually sew 2 inches at most to sew the circle onto the curve. Gently pull the to pieces of fabric together and hold with fingers and stiletto, it helps to have a knee lift on your machine for this also. |
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| As you carefully curve the fabric around each pinned section, you will find it fits, just deeps breaths and believe in yourself. |
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| Another helpful hint is to spray starch your fabric as this holds the bias in place. |
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Ta Da fitted into the circle with straight edges to sew into a quilt. The finished circles ready to sew together for a wall hanging. Happy Stitching until next postSharon |
