How to Cut & Sew Triangles for Quilting (60° Equilateral Triangles)

[@cheyennehdakota854]

Oh my gosh you provide a great and simple explanation! I have never used any of the angle marks on my cutting mat. This was great - you answered all my questions!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊, I'm happy to hear you found the video helpful.

[@dianewarburton6910]

Mentioning the importance of bias in sewing triangles together is a very valid point that so many people forget about. A clear, thorough video. Thanks.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Diane :)

[@susanbrown7788]

Thank you so much for showing how I can use my cutting mat for 60 degree triangle cut. It has saved me $$ for the 60 degree ruler. I really enjoy your tutorials and learn a lot.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Susan 😊. I am happy to hear that you like the tutorials.

[@leeanne567]

Oh my goodness, I've watched half a dozen video's on 60* triangle cutting and this is by far the best and most effective I have seen! Very calming, by now my blood pressures up :) Thank you so very much Alanda, and for the tip about adding back in the quarter inch before taking that first cut.

[@alandacraft]

lol. Thank you for your lovely comment Lee. :)

[@conniechiles8437]

I watched several videos and your video is the one that made sense to me. Thank you!

[@alandacraft]

I am so happy to hear that you found the video helpful Connie 😊

[@gillianwinzinger9558]

Thank you for making this video! I have all my triangles cut out for a quilt that's laid out similar to the table runner here, and after sewing my first row together, realized the triangle tips weren't going to turn out nice and sharp when it's all assembled. I watched some other tutorials on how to do it, but this was really helpful in visualizing what I needed to fix to get it to work. Really super clear and helpful.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent Gillian, so glad it all worked out for you in the end. :)

[@moonistew]

using measures on cutting board (&of course ruler templates) for cutting 60degree triangles and yes, positioning non-stretchy part on bottom was most helpful 👍AND saving the first cut too -- great tutorial!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your comment. :)

[@susanchase7880]

I've avoided triangles because I didn't know how to cut the or sew them together.... You've explained this so simply. Will have to try this now. Thank You.......................

[@alandacraft]

So happy we have been able to help Susan. You can make so many lovely projects with triangles. We have a project coming up very soon using triangles. :)

[@stew9stew]

very useful "how to use rulers" & end product colors are so vibrant! THANKs.

[@fran-gx3kf]

that orange & purple mat was just beautiful! and i love that combo colors!

[@alandacraft]

I did wonder how it would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was finished. Glad you liked it too. :)

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

You are an amazing quilter and instructor love learning from you.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😊

[@SusanWeyenberg]

The best cut and sew triangles for quilting videos!!!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊

[@lanyw9335]

You are the triangle queen! Thank you!!!! ❤

[@alandacraft]

lol, Thank you 😊

[@carmellapicard5742]

Thank you. Finally figured out where I went wrong sewing them together.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent 😊

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Your tutorials are so clear and well presented. Thank you for your knowledge and time - it is so satisfying to learn the things to best utilize your tools.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Dianne 😀

[@BilichC]

Such a wonderfully clear video on such a tricky block!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@alandacraft]

I am so happy you found this tutorial beneficial. Thank you for your lovely comment. 😃

[@joharrison7851]

Wow I've been searching how to cut equilateral triangles and I was completely confused but you have made it crystal clear thank you.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent Jo, happy we were able to help out. 😃

[@VictoriaMarie998]

Really a wonderful and very clear tutorial! As a new quilter I now feel confident to take on triangles!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Victoria. Triangles are fun to use in projects once you know how. Don't forget to check out our video on the triangle table runner. These look really lovely when they are done. The Triangle Table Runner Tutorial

[@valeriewilliams9562]

Thank you! I wanted to make some bunting w/o having to trace out triangles. I knew there had to be a better way

[@alandacraft]

Glad it was helpful

[@thedorothyng]

thank you so so much for the super useful and awesome video i learnt so much from your teachings!

[@alandacraft]

That's lovely to hear. Thank you so much 😊

[@BetseyClaire]

Thank you for this tutorial! I just embarked on my very first quilt (don't worry, I already know how to sew) which includes triangles. I love the pattern, but it's a free one with sparse instructions, so this helps a lot!

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome, Betsey, Happy to hear that our tutorial has helped :)

[@itssamiyoutube]

I don't I'm a learner I've just bought new sewing machine and watching videos so I can learn.

[@karodora]

Best triangle tutorial.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you :)

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thank you for the excellent information and for providing 3 ways of cutting these triangles.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you.

[@wmael7550]

Your video explains this part better than any I've seen so far. Your instruction is great, but what I don't understand still is how to get the other part of the triangle 3", or does a 6" automatically have the smaller end of the triangle shorter?

[@wmael7550]

Thank you for sending me the link.

[@wmael7550]

I love tour tutorial a lot though. Maybe I need to practice to understand better.

[@catherineeddy9045]

Bought the smaller ' So Easy' triangle today. Thanks For the Excellent instructions. Great teacher. love your videos.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Catherine. These rulers make is so easy to cut triangles, I love them. :)

[@CW-cz8et]

Great video Alanda, thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😀

[@stephaniedodds3611]

Excellent tutorial!

[@pegisullivan3062]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you

[@jesspeak7543]

Thanks for a wonderful explanation and tutorial.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Jess, happy you liked it.

[@kristadyelle7718]

Excellent, I learned a lot.

[@alandacraft]

That's great to hear Krista :)

[@rossbanks659]

This is a excellent lesson

[@alandacraft]

Good to hear! Thank you Ross.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Great tips!!!!

[@dollyglitter]

Very helpful. Thank you so much.🌹🌹🌹

[@elizabethelias1264]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@blondelightning6200]

Thank you soooo much for this tutorial!! Now I don't have to buy a triangle ruler! Hugs from Ontario, Canada 🙂

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome. 😊

[@bonnielussier9295]

Very informative tutorial. Good tips and looking forward to your next one! Thank you it was very helpful.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your comment Bonnie. 🙂

[@veronicascott8012]

Great tutorial.. again!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Victoria.

[@bettyp51]

Excellent tutorial

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Betty :)

[@fran-gx3kf]

this demo was very helpful/useful as i was always wondering how you use the mat with degrees.

[@tatyanasurenyan-krech6372]

Thanks I’ll try this

[@kristinesser]

Very helpful!

[@madelaine3209]

Thank you!!!!!

[@MaidenBklyn]

Thanks!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you very much 😊

[@roxanadolache2890]

Thank you verry mouch for this lovely tutorial! I love your voice , how smooth and music for my ears! I will follow you! Happy Xmas and Happy New Year! Greeting from Spain!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Roxana. Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year to you over there in gorgeous Spain I've only been to Barcelona but I loved both the place and the people. I had a wonderful time. 🙂

[@chimknee]

Thank you.

[@alandacraft]

You're welcome!

[@DH-qz2so]

..using spray starch may help with sewing bias seams.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for the tip

[@andrewandjoanhart7882]

I have been doing a quilte and non of my triangles meet in the middle so I know what I was doing wrong now...!

[@alandacraft]

Excellent, happy to hear the video helped.

[@judygardiner3461]

So do I not need to cut the bottom at 6 1/4 to make equallitual/sp

[@phoebechang]

Hi, when do you cut the dog ears? Or do I not need to? Thanks for this--it's really helpful!

[@alandacraft]

I leave the dog ears on until I have sewn the triangles together. It helps to line up the seams. But once the triangles have been sewn together the dog ears are not needed so you can trim them then. Or you can leave it until you have sewn all the triangles together. But you will want to trim them before adding the sashing.

[@itssamiyoutube]

I cut threw a sayare and made triangle

[@wmael7550]

Saw placement but what are you doing?

[@winningnumbers]

The 60 degree line also shows 30 degrees???

[@wmael7550]

What is the other width 6 by what?

[@tnt9238]

How do you determine the size of the triangle? I’m guessing it’s by the width of the strip? When you are using your mat to cut….do you add the 1/4”?

[@alandacraft]

Decide on what you want the finished size of your triangle to be. So if you want a triangle with a finished size of 5 ½" cut the fabric strip 6" wide.

[@tnt9238]

@@alandacraft Thanks

[@wmael7550]

What size triangles are you cutting?

[@alandacraft]

6" triangles. The written instructions are on the website. www.alandacraft.com/2017/01/07/3-methods-for-cutting-triangles-for-quilting/

[@lynsellers2352]

great tutorial. I still struggle with getting those bias sides sewn together so they line up when opened. I have ripped out so many, I'm about to throw out the whole project. I cannot figure out what I am doing incorrectly. I line them up just like you show. The first two go together fine, but then adding on the rest is where it just starts going awry !!! yikes.

[@alandacraft]

Maybe the written instructions on the website might help. www.alandacraft.com/the-triangle-table-runner-tutorial/ Otherwise can you send some photos to us using the readers project link. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/ The photos won't be published but it may help us to see what is not working for you.

[@tammy5590]

I would like to know where you got the last ruler you used, I Love it.

[@alandacraft]

I assume you mean the Quilter's Slidelock and yes it is awesome. We both use them constantly. They also have different sizes. This is their website www.quiltersslidelock.com/

[@alandacraft]

We actually bought them from here: www.ericas.com/quilting/tools/misctools.htm

[@joannemilburn6429]

What if your pattern is facing the wrong way to cut for your selvages/bias edges

[@alandacraft]

You will need to be careful sewing the pieces together as the edges will be more likely to stretch, Joanne. I suggest you pin well.

[@samwest314]

Thank you for this very good tutorial!