Originally Posted by DonnaCee
I have to agree with all the tearers. In stores like Joanns you can loose quite a bit of fabric because it is not cut on the grain. Another way to start off evenly is to fold the fabric in half lengthwise, hold salvage ends and work it up and down until the fold on the bottom lies perfectly straight. Then lay it down exactly as is and cut both top and bottom as one. Use your salvage as your guide. Is that about as clear as mud?
Does anyone else use this method?
Yes I always use this method to true up the piece before cutting. If it is really off kilter I will tear the ends to get back to straight. It is amazing how many pieces are cut off kilter even though they look straight!
I always tear my backs to save time and my hands and back!