I wish more stores did rip!
If I have a piece in my stash that is large enough, I will rip to get a true straight of grain. You might end up with 1/4" to trim. But I've cut well over 2" many a time to get it straight when it was cut rather than torn.
Ripping is more common when fabric is for clothing, when a straight of grain is more important for drape and fit.
Last edited by peaceandjoy; 03-20-2018 at 06:20 PM.