The instructions say to seam rip certain ones and then sew 1 + the pieces up to your seam rip to 24, so it wouldn't all start with 1
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SWEETPEACHES
Whenever I've made one, I sewed it into a tube. If you don't, all your rows will start with the same (#1) fabric. That makes no sense. So, i say yes, sew into a tube, then cut your rows. Just make sure that your tube is straight. Maybe even put pins in it to hold it in the right place while cutting. It's been a long time since I made one.