Tiny Holes In Fabric
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Tiny Holes In Fabric
No, not a flaw in the middle. I have a number of older fabrics that were manufactured by running on some sort of machine. I guess the machine clamps down to hold it steady to be printed. I have managed a number of times to cut my fabric close to the edge. (trying not to waste it). I did not realize it until I have sewn several pieces together that they are there. Once I had a top half done before I noticed it.
Do they still do this? I buy mostly batiks now, so I don't know.
Do they still do this? I buy mostly batiks now, so I don't know.
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If the holes are tiny enough would they not close up after washing/drying?? If it were for a wall hanging that was not going to be laundered I might think differently. But for a quilt that will be washed/dried either before gifting or in general use, would they disappear?? As in, if we rip (oh no!) a seam or 6, those holes close up upon laundering?? Just a thought.
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A selvedge end with tiny holes is from the hooks used on fabric looms by textile companies during the manufacturing process. They should be cut off just like the opposite selvedge with the fabric info printed on it.
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I agree. I have these holes in some fabrics, even without such an obvious selvedge. They do not close up, so they are part of what you would either cut off or include within the seam allowance.
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