Originally Posted by davidwent
Luckily I cut them 2 3/4 for 2 1/2 strips so I can clean them up. It is folded fabric that I am cutting the long strips from
TIA
David
Hi David,
I haven't read all the other replies, so forgive me if I am
repeating what others have said.
Bowed strips occur when first of all you double fold the
fabric. When cutting strips, you should always cut from the
single fold (the way it comes off the bolt, instead of folding
it again from the original fold to the selvege.)
Even when cutting from the single fold, you can still have
bowed strips unless you do one important step. After cutting
two (three at the most) strips, then move your fabric to the
nearest line. You will find that there will be a slight overage
on that line if you have the fabric lined up on both the vertical
horizontal line. You need to put your ruler there and cut off
the sliver that is over the horizontal line to straighten the cut.
It doesn't matter how carefully you cut each strip, the fabric
needs to be straightened in this way about every 2 - 3 cuts.
If you will do these two things, you will have straight strips -
no bowing.
Have a Blessed Day!