SEWING QUESTION??? Does anybody know how to make an easy gentle scalloped edge? I want to do a wall hanging with just front, batting & backing. sew insideout, turn & hand stitch the opening - cause this is what I know how to do. Any ideas please?? Lyn. xx

Here is my easy tip for scallop template to fit any size:

Cut a paper strip the exact size of the fabric edge.
Fold strip up evenly to make as many scallops as you wish eg, 3 or 5 or8.
Using some rounded object draw a curve and cut the folded paper.
Open the paper and you have your temlate of scallops that will fit across your fabric.
Happy stitching!
Hugs Bev

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by lyns 13 Jun 2012

Thanks Bev. I worked out I was doing the scallops too deep & making it pucker when turned out. With the template I found it was easy. xx

Thanks for all your help girls. After pages & pages & pages on the internet, I finally found a printable template. This will work perfect. Hope to show you all in projects in the next few days. Lyn. xx

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by lyns 13 Jun 2012

sorry, top link not working. second link ok. Scroll down & it's the "Spoon full of sugar" quilt pattern. xx

by shirlener88 13 Jun 2012

it is very pretty Lyn.

Here it is - Hehehe!

besides these tutorials there is another scallop tool - that I can't locate - but you use it for cutting and then for ironing after. I just can't think of the name of it or who makes it.

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by lyns 12 Jun 2012

thank you. xx

Here is a tutorial and if you do a search you will find some U-Tube videos

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by dilceia 12 Jun 2012

thanks

by lyns 12 Jun 2012

thank you. this makes it look easy. xx

by lidiad 13 Jun 2012

Thank you. These are easy instructions.
Hugs, Lidia

I too, was going to suggest a small saucer, a CD, or a large bottle cap. Good luck and hope you share your finished item in PROJECTS soon.

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by lyns 12 Jun 2012

thank you. xx

Yes, if you want to make a gentle scallop use a small saucer (a child's tea set is ideal). Use half if using a normal one. Good luck love and blessings Chris

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by lyns 12 Jun 2012

thank you. xx