Originally Posted by fabric-holic
As a teen in the early 60's when I worked in a fabric department we were taught to tear some fabrics and cut others. I still tear my 100% cotton fabrics sometimes. And Pam's advice in the post above is right.
Absolutely right. And it is the best way to get on the straight of grain. I still remember watching the ladies in the fabric department at Penney's tearing the fabric after making a little slit with the measuring/cutting machine. That was about 40 years ago!!!