Originally Posted by wvdek
I know what you mean.
Had to go back to fabric shop today and get 1/4 yd. more of three different fabrics just to cut out 2-3 more 5" squares for the I Spy swap
***because the clerk refused to straighten fabric as it came off bolt.***
When I 'squared' fabric after washing, I had to cut a piece off each end that measured from 1/'' to 3'' wide.
Maybe a manager would have been able to help when *she refused*. I'll bet the person cutting wasn't into sewing or was new at the shop/store and didn't know WHY you wanted it straightened - or maybe she thought she was doing something wrong.
I had a similar situation with an uneven edge and the person painstakingly cut the fabric to straighten the edge and then measured my fabric length and then *Slowly* cut the fabric again. (Found out later *she was new*) Someone with more sewing experience or more time on the job would have just pulled the fabric beyond the Zero mark, measured and then cut straight!
I have a couple of chain fabric stores within driving distance of me and I prefer to go to one of them because they're 'generous' with their cuts. IF something is not straight - they allow for it. I do round up a bit when buying fabric but I don't think we should have to buy 1 full extra yard of every fabric we need for a quilt. Now Want to buy extra is one thing but Need to buy is another :).