Katrina Memorial Cube Sculpture

Step 2 Sew your first cube side

Place 2 panels right sides together' and sew a 5/8" straight seam to join them together. The rectangular panels should be joined so that when you are done you now have a 18"x18" side of the cube.

If you followed the previous step closely this should not be a problem. I always lay out my pieces before I sew an envision how it should be pieced together. Then I pin the pieces right sides together and then open the pieces out to make sure that I have everything lined up properly before I begin to sew. This saves you from headaches later.

When you start the seam be sure to backstitch a few stitches to set your stitch. When you get close to the end of the seam you will need to back stitch again. Then, to save thread and time, place your next set of panels on the sewing machine and prepare to sew these together as well. So as soon as you finish backstitching on the first seam, move the next panel into place and begin sewing together your second set. Remember to backstitch at the beginning as well. This is a trick my mom taught me when I learned to sew as a child. It will save you plenty of thread over time, plus you have less stopping and starting and cutting in between seams.

Look at the notes I have added to the photos in this step to see what I am talking about. If you have questions, leave me a comment and we can chat some more.