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Sewing Tutorial: Clipping for sharp corner points

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

clippingcorners

Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through how to clip and stitch corners to create sharp, professional-looking points.

The key to sharp corners is in how you handle the seam allowance. When approaching the corner, stitch with precision, stopping and pivoting exactly where the two seam allowances meet. Then, clip the seam allowance at a 45-degree angle close to the stitching without cutting through the seam. This removes the bulk from the corner and allows for a clean turn. Once turned right-side-out, use a point-turner or a blunt tool to gently push the corner out for that sharp finish.

Follow this method for perfect corner points, ensuring that your sewing projects have clean, professional edges every time.

.  Go to the tutorial to see how it’s done.

[photo from Christine Sews]

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Comments

  1. Christine Sews says

    July 7, 2009 at 9:30 am

    Thanks for the link Anne!

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