cutting/leveling edges of material
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cutting/leveling edges of material
Do you quilters use the lines on your cutting board to level/straighten the edges of the material or how do you do it? Someone told me not to use the lines on the cutting board, just use the lines on the ruler to make sure material is cut straight. But, how do I know for sure my ruler is straight, even having a ruler just a little off,will make my cut uneven. What's the best way to cut?
Thanks for your advice
Sharon
Thanks for your advice
Sharon
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I align the 2 selvages edges along my yardage. I fold it again to fit my cutting board. If you have the large cutting mat you don't need to fold the fabric twice. Use a ruler that will go across the fabric you want to cut. I use my large 15 inch square and line one side of the square against the fold. I cut on the opposite side being careful to keep the square steady. After the edge of the fabric is trimmed, I use my square to start cutting the width of fabric I need. I do not use the lines on my matt for cutting.
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When the piece is too long for my ruler, I use the mat.
My 24" long ruler is 8 1/2" wide. At the fold of the fabric I line up one of the across lines on the ruler. There's a good book on this "Power Cutting".
My 24" long ruler is 8 1/2" wide. At the fold of the fabric I line up one of the across lines on the ruler. There's a good book on this "Power Cutting".
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