Originally Posted by
bungalow59
A selvedge end with tiny holes is from the hooks used on fabric looms by textile companies during the manufacturing process. They should be cut off just like the opposite selvedge with the fabric info printed on it.
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This picture shows the holes actually in the selvedge and needs to be cut off. But sometimes the holes are in fabric that could be used. I have used my thumb nail and rubbed over the holes in many directions. That is a big help. And after that, they really are hardly noticeable after washing.
I don't cut much off of selvedges. If the print goes to the edge, I only cut off that last edge that is heavier than the rest. If there is white showing, I cut off enough to let about 1/8 inch of white showing. That goes into the seam allowance. You can see, I don't waste.