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How to Measure, Cut & Sew Straight Sewn Borders on Your Quilt

Straight sewn borders are cut to match the length and width of your quilt. The two side or two top borders are both sewn on first and create a straight edge across the quilt that makes the remaining borders a breeze. Use these methods to measure and apply straight sewn borders that fit perfectly.

How to Measure and Sew Straight Borders on Your Quilt
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.

Quilt Borders
Calico Blue offers a nice set of tips for sewing straight sewn borders to your quilt.

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