What am I doing wrong cutting long strips that they bow?
02-25-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I do this as well. If you are using fabric that is not quilt shop quality, (lower thread count) you could have more distortion cutting, sewing and ironing. Starching it would go along way to help you. Hope this helps.
Originally Posted by Heartwarming quilts
I never starch but do square the fabric 1st and then every 2 or3 (?) if I get off. As long as I apply pressure on the ruler the whole way up you should be good to go.
Thank you!
David
02-25-2011, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by purplemem
David,
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
02-25-2011, 05:13 PM
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Hi David, don't you hate those curves in your strips? One of my favorite things is my June Taylor Shape Cut. To cut selvage to selvage I had to fold the fabric then fold it one more time. It seemed I would get the little L curve at each fold and nothing I did seemed to make any difference.
I now have a lip edge ruler and a Gypsy Gripper. The Gripper's equivalent can be found in a hardware store and Bed,Bath & Beyond. The lip edge on the ruler keeps me from sliding and the gripper keeps my hand away from the rotary cutter and lets me keep presser on the ruler through the complete cut. I haven't had an L curve since I began using them. You have had lots of good suggestions to try. Good luck.
http://www.overstock.com/search?keyw...rchType=Header
http://www.overstock.com/search?keyw...rchType=Header
I now have a lip edge ruler and a Gypsy Gripper. The Gripper's equivalent can be found in a hardware store and Bed,Bath & Beyond. The lip edge on the ruler keeps me from sliding and the gripper keeps my hand away from the rotary cutter and lets me keep presser on the ruler through the complete cut. I haven't had an L curve since I began using them. You have had lots of good suggestions to try. Good luck.
http://www.overstock.com/search?keyw...rchType=Header
http://www.overstock.com/search?keyw...rchType=Header
lip edge ruler
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02-25-2011, 05:14 PM
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I never starch and never have a problem. I now have a strip die which is AWESOME.
Maybe not so stupid. There are many ways :-) I never starch.
Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
Originally Posted by davidwent
I didn't starch...stupid,stupid,stupid
David
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02-25-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
If you are using fabric that is not quilt shop quality, (lower thread count) you could have more distortion cutting, sewing and ironing.
02-25-2011, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by purplemem
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by purplemem
David,
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
David- sorry I got sidetracked here lol :D
02-25-2011, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by purplemem
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by purplemem
David,
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
I never have been able to cut a straight strip. I have bought every gadget, strip mats, etc., and finally resigned myself to buying the Go! NOW I cut straight strips.
Good luck.
MJ
David- sorry I got sidetracked here lol :D
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