What makes the Wonder Cut Rulers so different?
The answer is simple.  It's a method we call "pre-sewing."  It's reverse of the method most rulers use.  You sew first, and then cut.

Here is a picture of the Wonder Cut Triangle Ruler.  You'll notice one side of the ruler is labeled "Cut along this edge".
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This edge is where you will cut your fabric with your rotary cutter.  The long lines of the ruler indicate the finished heighth of your triangles and the width you need to cut your fabric.

Ready?  Here we go ...  Lots of pictures for you to look at.

1)  Using the long cutting lines (horizontal lines), cut the desired size for your finished triangle from two fabrics.

2) Lay the two strips right sides together.

3) Sew both long sides of the fabric strips together with a 1/4" seam.  You will be making a "tube" of fabric.  The sample shown below is sewn with a contrasting thread so that you can see the stitches in the picture.  For best results, we recommend a neutral or matching thread.  

4) Using the diagonal lines of the ruler, lay the line for the desired size of the finished triangles along one long edge of fabric.

5) Cut along both edges of the ruler.

6) Turn the fabric tube over and align the ruler with the edge of the fabric and make one cut.

You have now made two units!  :)

Continue this process down the length of the fabric tube.  Do not trim your fabric "tails".  Keeping the tails will give you a guide when sewing your units together.  Gently press the seams to the darker fabric.

Combine units to make your border strip. 

There you have it!  A fast and easy way to make triangle borders!

Looking for a free pattern to use with the Wonder Cut Triangle Ruler?  Click here for directions on how to make a Pioneer Braid - The Wonder Cut Triangle Way!  

This page last updated May 14, 2005.