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patchsamkim 09-28-2011 03:04 AM

I haven't sewn with batiks a lot, but never worried about a right or wrong side...maybe there are some it matters, but never has for me.

jitkaau 09-28-2011 03:31 AM

If you find it hard to tell, so will everyone else, so in my opinion, it doesn't matter.

azdesertrat 09-28-2011 03:35 AM

there isnt a right or wrong side from what ive have been told

Dolphyngyrl 09-28-2011 03:54 AM

honestly I can't tell the difference in mine, so I just use whatever

lfletcher 09-28-2011 04:11 AM

I don't think it matters which is the right side on batiks. I find they are great for paper piecing because you don't have to worry about the right/wrong side.

janekonowitz 09-28-2011 04:32 AM

There is no right side. Use whatever side you want. Love batiks!

CarrieC 09-28-2011 04:37 AM

I am so glad you asked this - and I'm so glad to hear that most everyone does what I do, pick the side that works best for whatever you're making.

Bobbielinks 09-28-2011 04:56 AM

They are dyed, not printed, so there is no wrong side. Use whichever side you wish.

Up4BigChal 09-28-2011 05:06 AM


Originally Posted by orangeroom
The good news, I have all my squares cut! Good job considering I spend so much time on this web site.

The bad news, once cut, other than looking from side to side to see if I can tell a difference, how can I tell the 'right' side from the wrong side?

Batiks don't have a "Right" side Good news is you get to pick

twinkie 09-28-2011 05:27 AM

I don't think there is such a thing as a right side. Which ever one you prefer. I have often used the "wrong" side of fabric which then makes it the "right" side. So right or wrong is a matter of choice.


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