Thread: How much selvage do you cut?

I cut an inch total

I cut off about 1/2 inch above the top of the Selvedge. I do save these to make quilts. I know some who only cut off the Selvedge, no more. Personal preference....

I do about an inch but I save it and keep it close in case I need to go looking for more fabric. I don't use it for strip quilt piecing. If it's a very old then I might.

I cut off just the selvage not any extra fabric. If I want to use them, I sew them with the finished edge covering the cut edge ( kind of like shingles) I use them for pencil cases or similar where it doesn't matter if they are thicker.

I do it like you do, cut the bare minimum. Usually just toss them. I have seem some really creative things made with them, but that just isn't something I find the time to do.

I usually cut 3/4" beyond the selvage on the "pretty" selvage, and the bare minimum on the "plain" selvage. I make string blocks with them and use them for various projects. One of my favorite purses is made from the selvage string blocks.