Sew Fabric Strips Together
- Put the quarter-inch or standard presser foot on your sewing machine.
- Align a a 2" x 4" light strip with a 2" x 4" dark strip, right sides together and edges carefully matched.
- Sew the patches together lengthwise, feeding them through the machine with the presser foot's right edge aligned exactly with the right edge of the patches.
- Sew another light strip to the opposite edge of the dark strip.
- Press seams allowances toward the dark strip.
- Use a rotary ruler to measure the dark center strip. It should be exactly 1-1/2" wide along its entire length. The outer strips should be exactly 1-3/4" wide along their entire lengths.
If the dimensions of your pieced unit are accurate--congratulations! You're ready to sew a quilt. If the size is a bit off, move on to the next page for more help.
