I have used some connecting thread fabrics before and typically if you look at the wrong side of fabric - you can see some difference in the weave, it is usually thicker close to the edge.[/quote]
Thank you for your kind response. I have found a solution. I have no problem with the selvedges on the regular fabric but the batiks have me baffled as the design is printed all the way to the edge of fabric....but I KNOW there is a selvedge in there.