Originally Posted by
Sheri.a
I am a fan of ripped fabric to get the straight of grain. When I took 4-H, many moons ago, we were taught to square up fabric in the shape you are showing. Invite a friend to take two corners. You take the other two. You pull the corners opposite each other until the fabric has been straightened out.
I can't say I've needed to do this in a long time.
Remember, too, when in 4-H, we'd also have to cut a short bit and pull one of the crosswise threads to get the fabric straight, then cut along the line the pulled thread left?