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#2
If you need 6 2" strips, fold same as when you bought it, outter edges together, fold the whole length, have a couple of choices to make sure they are close to the straight of the grain Method 1 takes a quick cut and rip/tear, normally will tear on the straight of the grain, line this up and can cut using this as a guide. (will try to explain) the other you can pick up fabric pinch the 2 edges together botton move hands about 3 ft away if is off will see a corner to corner crease/dont know what to call it, but it can be seen, as the grain gets straightercan lay down and will be straight or close to it,.
Do you have a cutting board, ruler and rotary cutter?
if not straight line and pencil or chalk.
often fold like a fan after pressed, so don't have to unwind when ready to use.
Hope this helps :)
Do you have a cutting board, ruler and rotary cutter?
if not straight line and pencil or chalk.
often fold like a fan after pressed, so don't have to unwind when ready to use.
Hope this helps :)
#3
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Fold it selvedge edges together (similar to how it came off the bolt), then accordion-fold the length.
About 2 feet works for me. Start at one end, fold at 2 feet, fold in the other direction at 2 feet, etc.
About 2 feet works for me. Start at one end, fold at 2 feet, fold in the other direction at 2 feet, etc.
#4
Here is a pretty good video on straightening up the fabric for cutting strips. Hope it helps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecpzw...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecpzw...eature=related
#5
The most important thing when cutting strips is to make sure your fabric is laying flat. No little lumps or bumps anywhere. I then even up my edge and slice away after that. Also, the more folds you have give you a better chance of getting waves, so try and use the longest ruler you have for this.
#6
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i find it hard to work with a piece that big. i have to set the excess,that is not on the cutting board..on a chair..folded as best as i can.and bring it up as i cut it.
i try not to work,or cut longer lenghts than 2 yards. but that is just me.
i try not to work,or cut longer lenghts than 2 yards. but that is just me.
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