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Do you love or hate fussy cutting?
Hello Reader,
If you're anything like me, you love a good fussy cut project. But cutting into the fabric in the middle can be a little nerve-wracking! Today I'm going to share my favorite tip for getting a great fussy cut without wasting a lot of fabric:
Use washi tape or masking tape to mark your ruler to the correct size!
If you're not familiar with the term fussy cutting, it's the practice of cutting around a specific motif in a piece of fabric, instead of just cutting from the end. I don't use it often, but I find it can be the perfect touch to a quilty project, like in this Hyacinth Travel Case (you can find the PDF pattern here):
I'd love to hear from you, do you love fussy cutting or hate it? Do it out of necessity only? Hit reply and chime in!
Happy Sewing,
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I'm the quilt and sewing pattern designer, coffee addict, and fabric lover at Clover & Violet. I'm a homeschool mama to three kiddos and I spend every spare minute in my sewing room making pretty things! Sign up and receive my Mini Needle Book free pattern today!
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