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Sew Easy: Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares

Sew Easy: Quick Pieced Triangle Squares
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Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time. Below you’ll find both video and image+text tutorials for this technique with clear, step-by-step instructions. PLUS—if you’ve found this lesson useful, you can download a copy of this AND many more Sew Easy lessons in our FREE eBooklet Sew Easy Lessons: The Essential Collection of Quilting Techniques. Click here to download your copy of this lesson plus many other tried-and-true patchwork tutorials!


Video Tutorial

1

Cut two squares 7/8″ larger than desired finished size of triangle-square.

2

On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼” away from each side of cutting line.

3

Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines.

4

Cut along marked cutting line.

5

Press seam allowances toward darker fabric.


Tip: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus 7/8”.

Products Used:

Performance Icon™ Sewing Machine by PFAFF® (Visit pfaff.com to find a retailer near you)

Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback & Abstract Collage by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.


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