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A square is a four-sided shape with four equal sides and four angles each 90 degrees. To draw a square with seam allowances = finished size + ¹⁄₂in (1.3cm) (diagram A).

A rectangle is a four-sided shape with two matching pairs of sides and four angles each 90 degrees. To draw a rectangle with seam allowances = finished width + ⁵⁄₈in (1.6cm) and finished length + 1¹⁄₄in (3.2cm) (B).

Cutting – Cut the fabric into strips first and then re-position the ruler to cut the strips into squares or rectangles of the desired size (C).

Cutting an individual square – If only one or two squares are needed, these can be cut individually rather than cutting many from a strip. Position a square ruler on one corner of the fabric and make two cuts along the two edges of the ruler, making the size slightly bigger than required (D).

Take the cut square and turn it, re-positioning the ruler so the cut edges line up with the desired measurement on the ruler. Cut the other two sides of the square so the square is now true (E).

Cutting multiple patches – It is far quicker and more efficient to cut patches from stacked strips. When a strip has been cut from several layers of fabric (as described previously) leave the strip in place on the mat and carefully move the rest of the fabric to one side. Rotate the mat 90 degrees and use the rotary cutter to trim a scant amount from the short end to tidy the strip.

Re-position the ruler to cut the desired size of patch, and sub-cut in this way all along the length of the strip (F).