folding and cutting a large piece of fabric
06-25-2011, 09:19 AM
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I went to Paducah once for the quilt show. Shopped at the Quilt in a Day tent. They tore the fabric and gave a little extra to make up for it. Would be a good workout if you had to tear fabric all day.
When I was a kid, not only did we tear fabric, we also used razor blades instead of seam rippers. Never owned a seam ripper until I was an adult.
When I was a kid, not only did we tear fabric, we also used razor blades instead of seam rippers. Never owned a seam ripper until I was an adult.
06-25-2011, 11:31 AM
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My first job was in the fabric department at Marshall Fields. We tore or pulled a thread. Guess which I liked better?
I will add that all the fabric was natural fiber and could easily be straightened.
I will add that all the fabric was natural fiber and could easily be straightened.
06-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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I tend to forget about ripping the fabric to get the straight of the grain, am just so use to using the rotary cutter and ruler to cut everything.
Instead of "old fashioned" single edge razor blades, I use a small box cutter with the retractable blade. It is much easier to hold on to and more ergonomic when you have to unsew seams.
Instead of "old fashioned" single edge razor blades, I use a small box cutter with the retractable blade. It is much easier to hold on to and more ergonomic when you have to unsew seams.
06-26-2011, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by hobo2000
Scissor Queen is right. Tearing saves time and gives you the straight grain and solves your space problem.
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