I am not an octopus..
03-20-2011, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cmagee84
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I don't pay much attention when I fold for storage. When I pull out yardage, I leave the bulk on my table and only handle the front part that needs to be cut. I jiggle the selvages until the piece hangs straight. Then I double fold, smooth it out, trim the edge square and cut my strips.
One thing I found works better for me (read that somewhere):
If I need 4 strips @2.5" each, I do the math how much that is total. In this case, I cut one strip at 10" and sub-cut that into my 4 strips. It DOES make a difference.
One thing I found works better for me (read that somewhere):
If I need 4 strips @2.5" each, I do the math how much that is total. In this case, I cut one strip at 10" and sub-cut that into my 4 strips. It DOES make a difference.
Sounds like a good solution. Only cut off for the amount of fabric you'll be needing. You may need to prepare in sections.
Pam M
03-20-2011, 11:10 AM
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I generally tear my fabric off in sections that are multiples of the strips I need to cut. Then I open the fabric up and iron it with Best Press. When I fold it selvedge to selvedge it's a lot easier to get it straight. You'll lose an inch or so to cut off the ragged edge but it's worth it to have nice straight strips.
03-20-2011, 11:31 AM
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I don't bother lining up anything just to store it. I fold it the best way.
I line up the fabric, when I need to cut. Grap the selvages, hold it up and look at the bottom where the crease is....if is is crooked...move the selvages with your fingers until the crease lines up nice...then put it on the tabe and cut the offending piece off and you piece will be straight for you to cut from.
I line up the fabric, when I need to cut. Grap the selvages, hold it up and look at the bottom where the crease is....if is is crooked...move the selvages with your fingers until the crease lines up nice...then put it on the tabe and cut the offending piece off and you piece will be straight for you to cut from.
03-20-2011, 11:41 AM
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I have the same problem. I usually fold it in half (or quarters) the other direction first. If it's a really big piece, that can still be hard to do. If DH is around sometimes he helps, but I also drape it over the upstairs railing, or over the cutting table or ironing board or whatever is handy. It is so much nicer when the fabrics are all evenly folded, and it really is easier to cut when the first fold is down the center lengthwise, as it was on the bolt, but sometimes I just can't make that happen.
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