Originally Posted by ckcowl

i make sure the center fold is very straight- then i even one edge- salvage to salvage- so i have a nice straight starting line.
i then drape the fabric-fold to the right- with the bulk of the length hanging down the back (between cutting table & wall) i make sure it is *hanging straight* by using the lines on my cutting mat. I line up my 24" ruler using the mat lines to line up nice and straight the width i need- i cut from the bottom (closest to me) toward the top which is hanging down the back of the table- i stop about 8" from the end of my ruler- pull the fabric toward me- making sure it stays even- line up and cut another 18-20", and repeat- until i reach the end. works for me i always wind up with nice straight cuts- no v's or waves.