Originally Posted by lscho4jm
That is intersting. i always learn something from this board.
what about stretching the fabric as you tear it? I have no clue, so just asking.
So far, my "modern" experiences are scissored cuttings. Even in my LQS.
Just a mind burp this AM and remembering the tightly "coiffed" hairred lady of J C Pennys. (late 1960's)
Thanks for teaching us something.
Actually, I prefer cut to ripped. Just a preference to keep the fabric from being stretched out.[/quote]
The idea is that it will tear on the straight of grain. Have you ever noticed that some "cuts" do not line up correctly? At least if it is torn, you can tell just how much has already been stretched out of shape when the fabric was rolled on to the bolts.