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Hand-Sewing Set-In Seams

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Stitch the First Seam

The following instructions describe a square being set into the opening left by two pieced-together diamonds.

With right sides together, pin one edge of the diamond unit to one edge of the square, aligning matching points. Hand-stitch the seam from the open end of the diamond into the corner, beginning and ending at the matching points and removing pins as you sew. Backstitch at the inside corner to secure, but do not cut the thread. Note: Keep seam allowances free of stitching. They are not sewn down as they are in machine piecing.

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