Sew and Flip triangle corners (also called Stitch and Flip Corners) are a quit-block-making staple and frequently used in lots of popular quilt patterns. Shereece of Sew Hooked on Treasures is sharing tips and an awesome trimming shortcut to help you streamline your sew and flip corner making process.
Hello fibre friends!
I'm Shereece Nicole of Sew Hooked on Treasures (the spot for quilty gems to help you maximize your sewing time). I'm grateful to Amy for giving me the opportunity to share a new free quilt pattern with all of you - the Wonderline quilt. It's a beginner-friendly, quick throw quilt that's great for a weekend, retreat or last minute gift project.
Since this pattern uses the Sew and Flip (also called Stitch and Flip) technique, I thought I'd walk you through the two ways to do so. You'll also be able to use this when making flying geese, snowball or hatchet quilt blocks. It's a technique utilized to keep your bias sewing from getting wonky or to "round out" the corner of a square.
Ready? Here we go!
Sew and Flip Option 1: Line Guide
1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the smaller square.
2. Line up the smaller square on top of the larger fabric piece with right sides together. Sew along the drawn line.
3. To trim, place the quarter inch line of your ruler along the sewn line. Cut to remove the extra fabric. Press seam according to your preference (pressing open reduces bulk). That's it!
Time Saving Tip: Trim multiple blocks at once.
1. Place your first block on your cutting mat with the sewn line on top of a line on your cutting mat.
2. Place the next block on top approximately 1″ below the previous block. Match the top of the sewn line with the first block and the bottom with the line on your cutting mat. Continue to add as many blocks as the length of your ruler will allow.
3. Line up ¼" line on ruler on top of the layer of drawn lines. Trim all waste ¼" away from drawn line.
Sew and Flip Option 2: Cut First
1. Align smaller fabric square on top of the other square or rectangle with right sides together.
2. Using a half square triangle ruler (like this one or this one), line up the left side of the ruler with the left edge of the smaller fabric piece and the dog ear corner with the top. Trim the extra fabric.
3. Sew from corner to corner. The edge of the fabric will follow the ¼" guide.
4. Press to the side or open, according to your preference.
I hope you've found this tutorial helpful! Don't forget to get your FREE Wonderline pattern today.
Please swing by my neck of the internet to my website, Sew Hooked on Treasures or on Instagram for other patterns and creative inspiration. You can also find my Pattern Shop here.
Stitch on me hearties! ♥ ~Shereece
Thanks so much for the handy tips, Shereece!
Peg says
OOOOO that looks like fun!! Thanks
Rhonda Gagne says
As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge.