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Step 4Begin sewing rows
To keep your layout organized as you sew your quilt together just leave it set out in order on your work surface.
To assemble your quilt top, you will sew your squares into 5 rows of four squares each and then sew the rows together.
To start, stack squares 1 and 2 (see notes on second photo) pretty sides together and sew along the edge using your 1/4 inch seam allowance. 1/4 inch is approximately the distance between your needle and the edge of the presser foot on your sewing machine (measure to be sure).*
You can pin the squares together but I find that it is not necessary. Try it yourself, the less you pin, the more time you save. Just hold the squares with one hand and guide your fabric into the machine with the other. If you find they don't stay stacked, use a pin.
To assemble your quilt top, you will sew your squares into 5 rows of four squares each and then sew the rows together.
To start, stack squares 1 and 2 (see notes on second photo) pretty sides together and sew along the edge using your 1/4 inch seam allowance. 1/4 inch is approximately the distance between your needle and the edge of the presser foot on your sewing machine (measure to be sure).*
You can pin the squares together but I find that it is not necessary. Try it yourself, the less you pin, the more time you save. Just hold the squares with one hand and guide your fabric into the machine with the other. If you find they don't stay stacked, use a pin.
- If you have trouble sewing a straight line, you may want to purchase a magnetic seam guide. Just search that term on amazon to find one for a few dollars. I found this tool very helpful when I was learning to sew.
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