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donnajean 08-02-2010 03:23 AM

I always refold at center making sure selvages match up & as I press

tdgiffin 08-02-2010 04:04 AM

I just bought my first piece of muslin, and yes, the clerk just brabbed the fabric and ripped away. It was sort of shocking!

montanablu 08-02-2010 04:17 AM

Always!! Ironing first guarantees a more accurate cut. And accuracy at all stages makes all the difference!

mlaceruby 08-02-2010 04:25 AM

Always Iron before I cut.
and if the fabric is a lighter weight or if I am cutting triangles or small pieces I will starch.
this does make much nicer cuts
and I iron after each seam also, a must if I want nice points!

mygirl66 08-02-2010 05:17 AM


Originally Posted by montanablu
Always!! Ironing first guarantees a more accurate cut. And accuracy at all stages makes all the difference!

Yup! :thumbup:

Lori S 08-02-2010 05:27 AM


Originally Posted by cjtinkle
I starch, let hang dry, then press.... all fabric before cutting. What a difference it makes!

I am in complete agreement. I would not do a project without the steps.

scrappycats 08-02-2010 05:40 AM

It used to be that you might not be able to iron out that default fold and then were stuck with it if you did not know before sewing it into a garment or quilt. So we would iron it out and be sure it was not faded along the fold. If it was we would take the fabric back as defective.

Jim's Gem 08-02-2010 08:52 AM

I always Iron before I cut!

pstoner 08-02-2010 09:45 AM

I do, I iron after prewashing, I iron after cutting (to verify straight) and after sewing pieces. I more than likely over iron things.

pstoner 08-02-2010 09:45 AM

I do, I iron after prewashing, I iron after cutting (to verify straight) and after sewing pieces. I more than likely over iron things.


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