🧵Making half square triangles with fabric strips is a convenient method, especially when using pre-cut fabric strips.
📏Accuracy is key when cutting and sewing the fabric strips to ensure perfect half square triangle units.
🧲Using starch or alternative helps manage the bias edges of the half square triangles.
🔨Pressing the seam allowances open creates flatter units with less bulk.
✂️Trimming the half square triangles to the desired size ensures precise and uniform units.
Can I use any size fabric strips to make half square triangles?
—Yes, you can use any size fabric strips, but for this tutorial, we're using 2 and 1/2 inch strips.
Why is it important to press the seam allowances open?
—Pressing the seam allowances open helps create flatter units and reduces bulk in the quilt.
Is starching the fabric necessary?
—Starching the fabric is optional but helps manage the bias edges of the half square triangles.
Can I press the seam allowances to the side instead of open?
—Yes, you can press the seam allowances to the side if you prefer, but pressing them open creates flatter units.
How many half square triangles can I make from a strip of fabric?
—The number of half square triangles you can make depends on the length of the strip, but typically, you can make around 20-22 units from a 40-42 inch strip.
00:05In this quilting tutorial, learn how to make half square triangles using fabric strips.
00:35Gather the necessary supplies, including fabric strips, a quilting ruler, rotary cutter, and starch or alternative.
01:39Prepare the fabric strips by pressing them with starch to manage the bias edges of the half square triangles.
02:40Sew the fabric strips together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance to create a unit.
04:51Cut the unit into half square triangles by aligning the ruler with the seam line and desired size.
08:18Press the half square triangles open to create flatter units and reduce bulk.
10:17Trim the half square triangles to the desired size for precise and uniform units.
12:22Snip off any excess fabric or "dog ears" from the triangles.
