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Help Please! With Vertical Striped Fabric
How do I cut vertical striped fabric so that when it is placed on an angle the lines stay straight?
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I would cut at the same angle that it will be in the quilt, if it will be on point, cut on 45 degree angle.
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Yes, you have to cut the fabric on the same angle as the piece in the block. Keep in mind that this will result in bias edges, so I would starch heavily and handle the piece gently. To determine the correct angle, I would cut a piece of clear template material the shape of the patch and move it on the fabric until the orientation is correct.
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PaperPrincess is correct, making yourself a see through template is the easiest way to keep your stripes correct. You might want to mark the stripe orientation on the template with a sharpie if you have more than one to cut. Stripes can make wonderful, complex designs if handled with care.
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Thanks girls for the help. I did just as you said and got the lines going up and down.
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