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Old 09-08-2011, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dd
So why does cutting the same fabric on the bias make it last longer than on the straight of grain? I don't understand that one.
when you cut on the straight grain, there is one thread running along the edge and it wears out faster. If you cut on the bias, there are several threads crossing over the edge, and it wears longer. Hope that helps.
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