Originally Posted by Darlene
I have never seen a store rip fabric but it would go against what I would like. It does seems wasteful to do this and leave a messy edge.
I'm a ripper from way back. I WISH my local shops would rip. It seems like every time they cut, it is uneven and ravels in the wash. When I've mentioned that a piece was being cut crooked, the clerk stretched it to match. I just shook my head. If cloth is woven well, ripping will give you an edge that is true. No waste at all.