Originally Posted by Pat P
Someone told me I could tear the borders to get the straight of the grain. Never again-- it stretched it so bad I had to remove all the borders it distorted the edge that was not sewn down.
When I first began trying to sew, I was told (fabric counter at Sprouse/Rietz) that the only way to get straight fabric was to tear strips. (Ever try to make a dress with strips of fabric?) I tore it all into strips to be sure everything would be straight! :oops: