Cut or tear the fabric....
10-20-2010, 03:11 PM
#31
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when i shop at joann's i always add 1/8 yd because they notoriously don't cut it straight.
My experience at the quilting stores is that they do add a couple inches. And i've experienced the bow in the middles when using a rotary cutter - i've had to rethink that too....
I'm not sure i'd like the material to be torn - i do starch my pieces when i cut and put together
My experience at the quilting stores is that they do add a couple inches. And i've experienced the bow in the middles when using a rotary cutter - i've had to rethink that too....
I'm not sure i'd like the material to be torn - i do starch my pieces when i cut and put together
10-21-2010, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jodie02b
When I went fabric shopping for the first time I had the nice personal experience from the LQS, I continued on my way to garment district and was taken back with the coldness of the merchants and in shock when they too tore my fabric
10-21-2010, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by clem55
No, but I would rather have my fabric torn, at least it is on grain and the little wasted by distortion is less than you might get from bad cuts. I've had fabric cut and ended up losing several inches when I tried straightening it. When I learned sewing, I was taught to tear a inch strip across grain before trying to cut pattern pieces. ZI always do.
10-21-2010, 08:06 AM
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I guess I prefer cut as opposed to torn. Like people say, we then have to cut the raw edges off on each end. That's a waste. But then again, I hardly use fabrics that require I be right on the mark....you know the type...where it has to line up perfectly or your square might look crooked like houndstooth or plaids.
10-21-2010, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Murphy
No, but I would not shop there again.
10-21-2010, 10:44 AM
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The pros & cons of how they sever the fabric I believe is also a regional preference. The main point I feel is the lack of GOOD CUSTOMER RELATIONS and in this case they failed on all levels. They didi not treat you as a valued customer and the $1 charge is just poor business ethics. Shame on them and the damage they did to their own business may be irreperable.
Shame on them!
Andie
Shame on them!
Andie
10-21-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by neonparrot
Last week I was in a really nice quilting store, loads of fabrics and things, plus they give dozens of classes. I had picked out a couple bolts of fabric I wanted and the lady proceeded to measure it for me. Then she started to tear the fabric. I told her to stop & I asked why she was tearing it & she said they never cut the fabric. My comment back to her was then I wanted an extra inch or two because when it is torn, the edge is pulled and puckered up, and I have to trim that off with scissors. She said she would not give me the extra inch of fabric, and if I wanted my fabric cut with scissors, I had to pay $1.00 to have it cut, that was their store policy. There was no sign posted anywhere around that this is what they do. When I asked her why I had to pay the extra $1.00 to have it cut, she said it was because it never cuts straight and it would not be an even yard cut for the next customer. I told her never miind, and did not buy the fabric. Have any of you run into this?
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