What does your LQS do? Tear or cut?
08-22-2009, 08:13 AM
#32
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I just had some fabric from a UK store I've not used before. It was a very "skinny" measurement and also it was torn. By the time it was washed and trimmed straight for cutting I was about 3" short. At UK prices I will not use them again.
We have a large fabric shop in Limoges, and the patchwork counter only is a DIY job. You measure yourself and cut, write your own ticket and take it to the cash desk. Never seen that anywhere else!
We have a large fabric shop in Limoges, and the patchwork counter only is a DIY job. You measure yourself and cut, write your own ticket and take it to the cash desk. Never seen that anywhere else!
08-22-2009, 08:28 AM
#33
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I expect (demand) a panel to be cut one layer at a time - on the line.
Even the clerks at the WalMart stores that I've gone to cut the panels one layer at a time.
They will also cut along a stripe on the line one layer at a time.
There are also some prints - that even thought they don't have a "line" between repeats - should be treated as panels.
Even the clerks at the WalMart stores that I've gone to cut the panels one layer at a time.
They will also cut along a stripe on the line one layer at a time.
There are also some prints - that even thought they don't have a "line" between repeats - should be treated as panels.
08-23-2009, 01:30 PM
#35
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Location: Northern Illinois
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Most of the stores around here rotary cut, Joannes uses scissors. If I
went in one that tears I would do just what sewingathome does, walk
out and go to another store. I was taught that tearing the fabric
distorts it.
went in one that tears I would do just what sewingathome does, walk
out and go to another store. I was taught that tearing the fabric
distorts it.
08-23-2009, 01:42 PM
#36
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They always 'cut' and if it is a smidgen off from the last cut, they just toss in the extra smidgen to line it up...all good things:)I'd scream if someone ripped my fabric....I don't care if they deem that on the line...I'd scream and run!:)LOL Skeat maybe that would make a good hidden camera moment:)LOL
08-23-2009, 04:09 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by vicki reno
We have 2 shops in Burnsville, one tears and one cuts. I personally tear. I have been to shops in New Orleans and Houston and its about 50/50 as far as who cuts and who tears.
I guess if I shop out of my area I will ask before buying!!:)Yikes!:)
08-23-2009, 06:12 PM
#39
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ok, guys my 2 cents. It's ok to tear your fabric and it is ok to press your seams open. LOL.
I have been tearing my fabric and making quilts for over 25 years. Rotary cutting is ok too, but tearing is perfectly fine, it is all preference neither will hurt.
I have been tearing my fabric and making quilts for over 25 years. Rotary cutting is ok too, but tearing is perfectly fine, it is all preference neither will hurt.
08-27-2009, 06:58 AM
#40
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In my shop I always cut. I also cut 37-38" yards so the fabric can be straightened if necessary. I find that if a fabric is torn I need to cut the ends anyway to take off the bruised edges. In Colorado there seems to be a movement in the shops to tear. One even charges an extra $2 PER YARD to cut it. I guess they think they are saving money on mats and blades, but they are losing business.
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