How Do You Sew Triangle Edging (Sewing & Quilting Techniques)?
Fabric edging adds character to quilts, pillows, curtains, and even clothing hemlines. Although ruffles are easiest type of decorative edging to make, if you want more of a sewing challenge, then can follow instructions below to create a border of neatly overlapping triangles. This pattern for triangular scalloped edging can be altered for different sizes. First, cut a rectangular strip of fabric in the right dimensions. The total length of the rectangle should be equal to the perimeter of the blanket or pillow, plus several inches for seam allowance. You may have to use several strips for a large piece. The width of the strip should be 4 times the width of the finished border plus 2 inches. For example, if you want the edging to be 3 inches wide, then the width of the strip should be (4)3 + 2 = 14 inches wide. This gives 1/2 inch of seam allowance when you insert the edging. Next, use chalk or a pencil to divide the strip into two columns of staggered squares. See image for detail, an
