- Measure and Mark:
- Take precise measurements of the area you intend to cover.
- Using a ruler, measure the height of the sides. For instance, if it’s 8 inches thick, mark dots at the 8-centimeter position in the lower left corner of your fabric.
- Create a Square:
- Connect the marked dots with pencil lines to form a square.
- Cut out the square using fabric scissors.
- Fold and Sew:
- Fold the two edges of the square underneath and sew them together using a sewing machine, both right and wrong sides. Trim excess fabric, maintaining a distance of about 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Finish the fabric under the sewing machine by folding the corners over themselves half a centimeter twice, creating a corner.
- Sew the Small Triangle:
- The small square obtained earlier needs to be sewn under the machine, folding the ends to form a small triangle. Leave a small opening unstitched.
- Place the triangle under the corner obtained earlier, and sew the ensemble under the machine. The small triangle will align with the corner vertex.
- Final Touch:
- One side of the small triangle will fall on each side of the corner, making the square obtained previously the base of your corner.
- This technique is ideal for sewing sheets, tablecloths, sofa covers, etc., particularly for fabrics covering items with corners.
Once you master this technique, sewing corners becomes a straightforward task. Even if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can still proceed by hand, albeit with a bit more time and patience.
