The Borders of Your Quilt
Refer to your measurements 10 x 43. You will need to cut from the borders to achieve 10 1/2 x 43 1/2 inch to fit the edges at the top and bottom of your fabric. You are creating a framed quilt so to speak. You may need to trim your borders to fit. How to trim borders: Starting at the crown of your quilt and working down to the middle, measure your quilt. You wan the length dimensions. If your dimensions are 30 1/2 inches, thus round it off to the nearest tenth, i.e. 30 to complete your calculations: You will need to insert 1/4 inch into the seams and make room for your sides. Next, use measuring tape, or a ruler to measure your quilt. Measure from the alongside and factor in the dimensions of your borders. Now insert the 1/4-inch seams to the sides. Once you finish your borders, you will need to start stitching after your prep the strips of your borders. Start by folding your strips. You will need to fold them in half and search for the middle, then press until your borders crease. You can pin to mark. Now find the middle of your sides by performing the same action as you did above. Mark again, and then start stitching your quilt. The center should be aligned. The right sides should come together, as well the crown should center. You will need craft pins to hold your ends in tact. Along the length, start stitching your borders. You will need to work the fabric as you stitch to keep it in tact. If you are sewing on a machine, you can place the excess over your machine parts, which accept the input of your fabric (Feeder dog) to align.Pages: 1 [2] 3
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