Since I usually wash my fabric the day I bring it home, it would mean I would rip after it has been washed. Today I was trying to get 5 yards of fabric set so I could cut it in half. Not sure if it was me or the fabric but it wasn't cooperating so I found the half way mark, clipped it and ripped it in half. I knew I will be cutting off at least 2 inches from the area so wasn't concerned about losing the area, but it ironed well, so that was good.