Originally Posted by grann of 6
Yes, you are then getting a true straight of the grain, but I don't like it because it stretches that part of the fabric out and you then lose about a 1/2" of fabric. I am using some Silk Dupioni and it is all torn; I have to cut that part off in order to get a nice clean edge. I would rather have mine cut even though it may not be perfectly straight.
Eek, sounds like that salesperson needs a return trip to ripping school!