Elenor Burns - riping fabric
#42
Originally Posted by nativetexan
that's how i cut my thumb! ripped strips for borders and then tried to trim the messy edge off. i hate the strings i get so would only do it if necessary.
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I met a woman (long time quilter) who says she always has her shop rip the fabric, feeling that it assures an accurate "on the grain" cut. Never tried it, my quilt shop uses a cutting mat and rotary cutter. So far, so good. JoAnns used to use good scissors; however, at least where I live, the good scissors they were using kept "disappearing" permenently, hence the change.
#49
Recently I read that lab tests on torn fabric showed that damage was done which weakened the fibers up to an inch in each direction from the tear.
I don't tear often, but when I do from now on, I'm going to trim off at least an inch on either side of the tear.
I don't tear often, but when I do from now on, I'm going to trim off at least an inch on either side of the tear.
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