Originally Posted by shaverg
If you tear length wise of the grain and not cross grain which is selvage to selvage, there should be no stretching. Just tear not rip and then press. It doesn't distort length wise at all or stretch the fabric.
I hate to say this but "Trust me" :lol: :shock: :roll: ;) :thumbup:
Does it matter if I leave the selvage on and then tear, then trim the selvage off? Does tear mean a slow rip? Tearing sounds to much easier than folding and cutting such a long piece of fabric accurately.I have not seen either done. I have always pieced my borders. Thank you for your responses, Cindy