Originally Posted by
tranum
Put the two selvages together, now you have 2 layers of fabric. Hold up using both hands about 24” apart. Is the fold hanging straight ? If not, with fingers, move just one layer either left or right until fold is flat and smooth. Lay fabric down and recut the edge. Then commence with your project.
Thank you, tranum! That's what I was looking for.
For woven fabrics I pull a thread for a precise, square edge. It's worth the bother.
Originally Posted by
QuiltE
I'm with the others, not so sure that knit fabrics are going to work for curtains, especially when pinch pleated and with as much weight as will be created by the length of the curtains and whatever the width.
If I'm not discouraged by my own uncertainty, I certainly won't be by yours.