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Sewing Tutorial: How to make a Broken Window Block

1,860 views · Published 19 January 2018 · 3:31 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: Art Gallery Fabrics · 2018 · Howto & Style

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Hey there Makers, ever heard of the Broken Windows Block! We made ours with AGF's New Capsule collection!  Aligned fabrics takes stripes to a whole new level! Perfect for fresh, modern, sewing projects! 

For more block tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRoLVFPO6d9HO52UEdEmsXvCfhIXVXa1L

Fabrics Used: 
Fabric A-CAP-A-7009-Line Study
Fabric B-CAP-A-7006- Parallel
Fabric C-CAP-A-7008-Dash-ing
Fabric D-CAP-A-7002- Hyphenated
Fabric E-PE-456-Aurora Red

Cutting Directions:
One (1) 3 1/4" square from Fabric A
Four (4) 3 1/4" squares from Fabric B, C and E
One (1) 5 1/4" square from Fabric B
Eight (8) 2 1/2" squares from Fabric C
Two (2) 3" squares from Fabric  C and E
Four (4) 2 7/8"squares from Fabric D

Block Instructions: 

To create the center of your block, sew the following 3 1/4" blocks together. E, B,A,B,E. 
To create the top and bottom rows of your center block sew the following 3 1/4" squares together. C,B,C.
Sew these three rows together making sure to press seams in alternating directions so seams will nest into place. 
Find the center of your sewn piece by folding it in half to create a crease mark. Repeat this same process with your 3 1/4" squares from Fabric E. Line the crease marks up and pin square in place and sew. 

Square up this pieces to 8 1/2". 

Now that your center block is complete, it’s time to sew your border pieces. To create your flying geese you will need a 5 1/4" square from Fabric B  and four 2 7/8" squares from Fabric D. 

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of your 2 7/8" squares with a fabric marking pen.  Place two squares at each corner of your 5 1/4” square. 
Make sure right sides are together and the diagonal line match up to make a straight line. 
 Sew 1/4” from the diagonal line on each side of the line. Cut piece on the diagonal line you marked. You will now have two pieces that look like this.

Press seams toward Fabric D.  Place a 2 7/8” square  
at the lower corner of your piece. Sew on each side of the diagonal line you marked at 1/4”. Cut piece on diagonal line.

You will now have four flying geese using the no waste method! Trim your geese if nessary to 2 1/2" x 4 1/2". 

To create your hst’s take two 3" squares from Fabric C and E and place them right sides together. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the fabric with a fabric marking pen and sew at 1/4" on each side of the line. 
Cut pieces on the diagonal you drew to reveal four hst’s. Trim to 2 1/2". Using a rotating mat works great because you can trim two sides and then rotate the mat to trim the other two sides without lifting up your piece. 

Now that all your block units are created to complete your block it’s time to sew your top and bottom rows. 
Sew the following pieces together. Sew a C/E hst to a 2 1/2" square from Fabric C to a flying geese unit to a 2 1/2" square from Fabric C to another C/E hst. 
Make sure to watch for proper fabric placement and orientation. 

Now it’s time to sew the sides of your block. Sew a 2 1/2" square from Fabric C to each side of a flying geese. 
Sew this to the sides of your center block. 
Next sew your top and bottom rows.  

 
Your Broken Window Block is complete. :)

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