Originally Posted by
Sheri.a
I have often torn my fabric an inch or two (after looking to see how wonky it is) from the WOF cut line to get the actual straight of grain. I tear a few inches at a time to avoid stretching the fabric. Then I cut a new clean cut to get started.
Oh oh and I start the tear lines with scissors.
I learned this 50 years ago in 4-H.
Sheri, this is how I was taught to do it also, in JR HIgh sewing class. Also, in high school sewing class, the teacher had two of us take diagonal corners and slightly pull the fabric, working toward the center. This also helped to straighten the fabric.