Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Always, but to even the fabric, I was told to hold it selvege to selvege and slightly move only one side back and forth until there is no wrinkle and it hangs straight. Then pin the selveges together, place on the cutting mat lining it up with a straight line and rotary cut one side WOF to make a straight line. Then start cutting. I do this after ironing the piece flat. Does anyone else do this?
Yes, this is exactly what I do. I even refold and straighten after cutting several strips...somehow it does not always stay straight. Especially if I have folded over a second time, it can kinda get "wonky".