Originally Posted by
tessagin
Hmm. I am a diehard prewasher unlike many others. After washing I like to iron/press my fabric. I give it a shake then let it rest to straighten itself out and get back into shape. That is my idea of straightening fabric.
This is mostly what I do as well. However, I also kind of wiggle the selvage edges together until the folded piece is straight with no 'bubbles'. Lay flat and press again for a sharp crease on the fold. Cut one end and then flip to measure from that side. I find this works to get rid of the dreaded 'v' in the fold when cutting strips. Shown to me by a superb quilter at my LQS.