Originally Posted by
quilterpurpledog
I always have fear of the first, unsupported, edge will be drawn down into the needle hole-it has happened!
This is one of the reasons I find it easier and more accurate to sew first and cut second, but whatever works for you is fine. Sometimes I draw the center line and the stitch lines. Takes a little more time, but otherwise there are usually a few that are off that I need to redo, so may save me time overall. Something about sewing on a diagonal that makes it harder for me to sew straight.