Maybe you'll like doing them this way like I do. And you will never have to figure out where you last put your tube turner again:-)
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Fabric - A strip somewhat longer than you actually need. It should be more than twice as wide as the tube/spaghetti strap you want. In fact, if X is the width of the desired strap and S is the amount of seam allowance you are going to use it should be 2X+S wide. For example - If I want a tube 1/2 and inch wide and I plan to sew a 5/8 inch seam allowance, then my fabric strip should be 1 and 5/8 inches wide, because (2 x 1/2) + 5/8 = 1 5/8
If I need a total of oh say, 72 inches of tubing, I would probably add another 5 inches just to be on the safe side. (That's very conservative). Because I will be cutting away some of the end of my tube.
String or an old piece of bias tape, or cord or other stringy thing that won't break apart easily . I keep a roll of packaging string around, but even jute string works. Just make sure the string/cord doesn't get sewn over as you sew along the long edge.
Cut your string/cord longer than your fabric piece. Add five inches total to be really safe.
1) With RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER- Press the length of fabric you are making into a tube or spaghetti strap, in half down the middle, going the long way.
2) Lay the string/cord down the middle, right up against the fold and away from the raw edge. Leave a tail of string/cord sticking out on both ends of your fabric. |
5) Trim along in the seam allowance, close to your stitching line. You don't want fabric in the way of next step. |
Oh how clever, thank you for the idea! ♥
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