bearisgray

Which way is lengthwise?

blondeslave

Instead of cutting strips toward the selvage edges you cut strips along the whole length of the fabric parallel to the selvage edge.

GailG

Same here. I'm a ripper, ripping off a little more and trimming off the fringes.

bearisgray, "lengthwise" follows the selvege.

blondeslave

Okay, piddled around playing Bookworm on the internet for awhile as I always do when confronted with a new and skeery task. Then I laid out my fabric. It was printed really straight but I took a deep breath and ripped the selvage edge off. It wasn't too furry and looked straight so I pressed it, measured out my borders and cut them one at a time. I did rip again to straighten for the last one just in case. Hopefully once I cut them to the length I need and attach them I won't have any leaners. Thanks for all of your suggestions!

bearisgray

I meant - which way did the pattern direction go on the illustrated fabric - which would affect the design choice - and the way the person would cut the fabric.