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Tricornu: Sewing Tutorial
By host Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 11:37 AM :: 601 Views :: 3 Comments
 

Several of you have emailed or commented that you'd like to make a Tricornu but are having trouble with the sewing.  Here's a step by step tutorial to help you get through the hard part.

tricornu step 1

Step 1: Cut 2 squares the same size.  Make 1/4" snips at the midpoint of each of the edges.

tricornu step 2

Step 2: With Right Sides together, align the top square so its top meets the midway point snip of the bottom fabric.  Now, move the top fabric up 1/4".  Pin in place.

tricornu step 3

Step 3: Sew a 1/4" seam about halfway down from where the 2 fabrics meet.  Turn item 90 degrees.

tricornu step 4

Step 4: Rotate the top fabric 90° so the raw edges of both layers meet again.  Use a pencil or other small instrument to work the fabric under the presser foot.

tricornu step 5

 Step 5: Fold the fabric as pictured to prepare to sew the next seam.

tricornu step 6

Step 6: Sew a 1/4" seam taking care not to sew through the fold (the fold is only there to help keep the fabric under control while you're sewing).  Stop the seam 1/4" before the edge of the top fabric.

Continue in same manner, sewing along all edges leaving a gap to turn the piece inside out.

tricornu sewing done

The final sewn item will look awkward, but once it's turned right side out and stuffed it will take on its final shape.

 

Comments
By sukigirl74 @ Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:36 PM
I've been wanting to make this for so long but didn't quite understand the sewing bit...thanks for the visual help....and the great pattern!

By cynlo @ Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:31 AM
I'm not a sewer, so it should be no surprise to you, that even with the pictures, I don't understand. Can you also post an image of how it's supposed to look after you flip it inside out and how it looks stuffed?

By cynlo @ Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:09 AM
Never mind. After staring at the instructions and images a little longer I think I get it now. Though, final phase pictures would still be nice. Thanks for the tutorial.

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