Getting the skinny on the correct way to cut and sew
03-23-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Originally Posted by Rosyhf
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Just curious...how do you keep track of the grain when you're cutting squares?
I usually just pull it one way or the other if I need to....the straight of grain won't budge.
03-23-2011, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rosyhf
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Do you starch your fabric?
03-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Originally Posted by Rosyhf
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Do you starch your fabric?
Because most of the time it's not necessary. I use quilter's cottons and they have a nice hand, all that is needed is ironing after the washing.
03-23-2011, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosyhf
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Originally Posted by Rosyhf
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Do you starch your fabric?
Because most of the time it's not necessary. I use quilter's cottons and they have a nice hand, all that is needed is ironing after the washing.
03-23-2011, 07:47 PM
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Keeping track of strait of grain is not so much of an issue if you are strip piecing the strips. Which is a pleasure to do, when one cuts nice straight strips in the first place.
I learned rotary cutting from a Judy Martin class, and I've used her techniques for a long time. I also ignore them, when it suits me. But I agree -- it's a good thing to know the "rules" and rationale behind them. Then, if you choose to do otherwise, it's an informed choice.
This however, has not been a popular mindset around here. <ahem> Watch out, or you will be called disturbing and forward.
RST
I learned rotary cutting from a Judy Martin class, and I've used her techniques for a long time. I also ignore them, when it suits me. But I agree -- it's a good thing to know the "rules" and rationale behind them. Then, if you choose to do otherwise, it's an informed choice.
This however, has not been a popular mindset around here. <ahem> Watch out, or you will be called disturbing and forward.
RST
04-03-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RST
Keeping track of strait of grain is not so much of an issue if you are strip piecing the strips. Which is a pleasure to do, when one cuts nice straight strips in the first place.
I learned rotary cutting from a Judy Martin class, and I've used her techniques for a long time. I also ignore them, when it suits me. But I agree -- it's a good thing to know the "rules" and rationale behind them. Then, if you choose to do otherwise, it's an informed choice.
This however, has not been a popular mindset around here. <ahem> Watch out, or you will be called disturbing and forward.
RST
I learned rotary cutting from a Judy Martin class, and I've used her techniques for a long time. I also ignore them, when it suits me. But I agree -- it's a good thing to know the "rules" and rationale behind them. Then, if you choose to do otherwise, it's an informed choice.
This however, has not been a popular mindset around here. <ahem> Watch out, or you will be called disturbing and forward.
RST
Oh goodness hahahahahah....
04-03-2011, 05:17 PM
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I have to share this. I'm sure some will think it's heresy but that's ok. ;)
Just don't throw rocks at me. :):):)
The other day I was cutting strips along the grain and I decided to fold
my fabric selvage to selvage then cut my strips from the middle out.
It could not have been straighter than that and the rotary cutting was a
lot easier. Like cutting through butter. My blade was not even new.
NOTE: I was cutting 2.5" strips but the first strip on the fold I cut a little
more - probably 2.75" so I could trim it easily. I pre-starched my fabric
as usual. I'm not sure if/how it would work for anything less than a yard.
One yard at a time seems to work for me. Maybe I got lucky and the grain
was perfectly straight. Might not work so well if the grain is not straight.
Has anyone else done this? :D
Just don't throw rocks at me. :):):)
The other day I was cutting strips along the grain and I decided to fold
my fabric selvage to selvage then cut my strips from the middle out.
It could not have been straighter than that and the rotary cutting was a
lot easier. Like cutting through butter. My blade was not even new.
NOTE: I was cutting 2.5" strips but the first strip on the fold I cut a little
more - probably 2.75" so I could trim it easily. I pre-starched my fabric
as usual. I'm not sure if/how it would work for anything less than a yard.
One yard at a time seems to work for me. Maybe I got lucky and the grain
was perfectly straight. Might not work so well if the grain is not straight.
Has anyone else done this? :D
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