I'm not new to sewing but have always had trouble with mitered corners. I have watched MANY tutorials on them and yours is by far the best and easiest to follow. Thank you so much!
Great demo! You patiently explained all the details, which are so important for a beginner, without skipping anything. Thanks a lot! I was searching for this, but did not know what it was called. My vintage machine just cannot handle the bulk on the corners when working with thicker fabrics. I have broken so many needles trying!
Love this. Thank you. I am new to sewing and have been having trouble with my corners (bias tape) on my pot holder projects. Tricky ! This helps tremendously. Love your nails, btw!
Professor, I love all your lessons and I have learned a lot. I know the following project isn't what you normally cover, Can you tell me how to cut the corners so I can make a Queen Size fitted sheet? I followed a demonstration and totally ruined my super cotton sheet. Do you think I could just cut in on an angle from the bottom corner of the sheet up to the top of the mattress, and just hem that? The last demo told me to cut 4 squares away, and the sheet became way too narrow, and too short. I could just cry! Thanks PP!
@@ProfessorPincushion Hi there! Thank you for responding. I feel so honored! I was thinking, why not put the flat sheet on the bed and pinch and then pin the corner sides first? Sew the seam!. I just don't understand why people are doing all this math, and then cutting a square out? I totally messed up a beautiful sheet of cotton. Thanks
Would either of the last two methods work with something bulkier like a throw blanket? I’ve tried the first method on another project and bent a needle
Professor Pincushion Thanks so much for the reply. And I think I’ll take your advice. I’ll leave a comment when I’m done and let you know what I end up doing and how it turns out
For those who ask the same question, the exact same principals apply. If you were sewing 60 degree corners, the miter would be half that, or 30 degrees.
Akiyah B I would overcast or serge the raw edges first (or use fraycheck). This will just keep the fraying from getting out of control while working with it. since the raw edges get tucked under, it should be fine once it's sewing in place and you shouldn't have any further fraying.
