The posts about ripping fabric have been interesting so I decided to rip some for borders. Will never do that again.
While my ripping was accurate in width, ripping stretched the edges of the fabric and even tho I measured carefully to make sure the side pieces and the end pieces were same length, there is some waving at the seam line now that the border has been attached. I ripped because of the length of the border and I didn't want to take the time to cut with the ruler. Nest time, if I rip to make the fabric more managable, i will rip a piece wider than needed and then cut down with the rotary cutter. |
I rip sometimes but when I do I starch because my edges ravel and I haven't had a problem with wavy edges.
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Oh no! Did I start that trouble for you? :(
I have seen ripping on shows - but they always trim after. |
You always have to rip wider than what you really want and then trim it down. Sometimes I rip sometimes I cut it just depends on my mood. NEVER, ever, measure to the correct size and rip to that. Sorry you didn't know that first. I hate it when I try something new and it doesn't turn out right. It is, however easier to rip a long piece close to what you need then fold and trim. You'll get the hang of it next time.
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I rip all long borders. First I rip about 1/2" strip to be sure it's straight of grain. I press the ripped border flat but don't retrim. That is defeating my purpose to rip in the first place.
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I ripped for the width and then measured and cut to length.
However, as they say "it will quilt out".......right? |
Originally Posted by Holice
I ripped for the width and then measured and cut to length.
However, as they say "it will quilt out".......right? Hope that helps the problem this time! I personally don't care to try ripping because if I have to trim it up afterwards, I might as well have just cut in the first place. :) |
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I rip all long borders. First I rip about 1/2" strip to be sure it's straight of grain. I press the ripped border flat but don't retrim. That is defeating my purpose to rip in the first place.
I have ripped my borders and backs for 27 years and have never had a problem. I always rip the exact size and never trim. I press after I rip no waves or distortion. Once a ripper always a ripper. LOL |
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