Perfect Patchwork with Imperfect Pieces
So you have only one scrap of fabric left and you can’t finish that block because the piece is too small. It’s only 1/8” smaller than the desired size!! Or 3/16”.
Do not throw it away and do not despair! You still could use it – successfully!
Here is what you have to do:
– keep the smaller piece on top
– align the left edges of the patches
– stitch with 1/4” seam allowance, aligning the edge of the foot with the edge of the bottom (correct size) patch.
Voila! Perfect pieces – only one seam allowance smaller, but that’s not an impediment at all.
I hope this helps!
Great advice, Geta, thanks. 🙂
merci….
Good tip Geta!
It's a great idea!
Oh, my. I've found myself in that pickle before. Like you, I fudge one of the seam allowances and it always works perfect. Thanks!!
I've done it too, but never with such exactness. Thanks for the visual aid, and for giving such confidence!!
Brilliant!
Ditto to what The Swedish Scrapper said. I really like the photos in conjunction to the text!
Gracias!!! 😉