Need cutting help.
#1
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Need cutting help.
I have a quilt top ready for borders. The fabric I want to use has a definite stripe to it, but it does not follow the grain of the fabric. If I cut on the straight grain the stripe is slanted. If I cut on a slight angle so the stripe looks straight, the fabric seems to hang a little funny. Not sure what to do.
#2
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Did you already square up the fabric? If you did that, I'm not sure I'd use it.
http://leahday.com/pages/how-to-star...-square-fabric
http://leahday.com/pages/how-to-star...-square-fabric
#6
i think the angled stripes would make a more interesting border, so i'd cut on straight of grain.
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Still, in 2016, fabric companies can not seem to print stripes or plaid along the straight of grain. If your heart is set on using this fabric, I would starch the heck out of it and draw your cutting line with the strip centered. Then I would stitch an 1/8" on the inside (stitch length 3 to 3.5) so when you cut, the fabric should lay flat. Good Luck!
#10
I just had a similar experience in a baby quilt I'm working on. The border was a red and aqua checkered fabric but when I refolded and pressed to cut, they were still a little off kilter. Luckily it is a baby quilt and I don't think he will ever notice, especially after washing. : )
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