Trim the end of the paper pattern so that the edge is on the mark.
4. Use the pulled thread or the frayed out edge as your starting mark and with a pencil, mark a dot for each ruled mark along the entire edge of the fabric, moving the pattern and matching up the marks as needed.
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5. Fold the fabric strip in half along the length so the two long edges meet, making sure you match up the pulled thread edge. The strip will not remail folded after clipping so do not press the fold. At each pencil mark, clip into the fabric through both raw edges so you will have matching clip marks on each edge to be your guides for each pintuck.
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6. Unfold the fabric, and starting at on end, refold on the clip at the top edge matching it to the same clip on the bottom edge. Straight stitch very close to the folded edge. Repeat until you have pintucked the entire piece.
You will end up with more than you need, but may have to pick and choose sections for the pieces you will need for your inset. It is harder than you think to get each line of stitching exactly the same distance from the folded edge, so some areas will be uneven after pressing.
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7. Press all the pintucks flat in the same direction, pulling the rows apart evenly as you press. Spray starch again and press from the back side of the work.
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