tips for cutting lengthwise?
03-02-2015, 01:30 PM
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...and that the blade in the cutter is new, good and sharp. I cannot tell how many times I've had to run the blade over multiple layers several times, because I forgot to do that.
03-02-2015, 02:20 PM
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03-02-2015, 02:42 PM
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This is what I would do as well. Probably about 1/2 inch wider than desired finished width. Scootch the extra threads on both sides out with a pin/seam ripper to get to desired width and then press. It can be a tedious process getting the extra threads off the sides but you know your fabric will truly be on grain that way. And you've given yourself enough of a buffer with the extra 1/2" to be able to get to your correct width and not have nasty edges.
03-03-2015, 06:08 AM
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That was my first thought.If you tear just a smidge wider you could then cut off the offending rough edge.Just cut it as a single layer.Do not fold and cut.It will take a little longer but you will probably get better results.
03-03-2015, 06:28 AM
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I always rip long pieces off for borders; I rip them about 2-1/2" wider than necessary and trim back down. That might not work with a print though (I'm usually using solids for borders). If you have some spare fabric I'd do a test rip and see how on-grain the print is. If it's off, I agree with the others, lay it out and use scissors on one layer at a time so you can get the print you need, then you might want to starch it before attaching since it's off-grain.
03-03-2015, 07:48 AM
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It is what I do too. You just have to remove all the loose threads. Add an extra 1/8" too for compensation of the unraveled side. With larger quilts in competition, I did not want to deal with pieced borders.
03-03-2015, 08:26 AM
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03-03-2015, 10:08 AM
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Then I would measure the top and cut those pieces. It is very frustrating to be hzlf an inch shodt!
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