Originally Posted by
Jennifer23
Do you have an inexpensive fat quarter or bit of yardage that you can try ripping? It might make you more comfortable, and give you an idea of how sharply to pull to get a clean tear. Snip through the selvage, hold right next to the snip, and go for it!
Great idea Jennifer! I do have some fabric I can rip. Need to make some quilt sandwiches. Will give it a whirl and see how it goes.
I haven't been overly fond of the LQS ripping fabric because of the bruise edges. I really hate trying to make long, straight cuts though.