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Old 12-11-2012, 10:34 AM
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I would return it. Any reputable store should realize that this is an inferior product.
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Old 12-11-2012, 10:54 AM
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I learned how to tentor fabric when I was in tailoring class. what you do is take ahold of the short sides and give it a quick tug that direction and it should straighten the grain of the fabric. it works real well especially for plaids. Hope this helps.
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Old 12-11-2012, 05:18 PM
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That is frustrating, isn't it? Plaids are hard to even up, can you live with it as it is? I'm sure your finished product would not suffer too much! Good luck...
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Old 12-11-2012, 07:12 PM
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I'm having the same problem with some plaid so I cut with the lines of the plaid and then block into shape.
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Old 12-11-2012, 09:03 PM
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i was wondering if anyone would suggest this! they don't have home ec now or noone takes it?? i learned to line up the selvages, then to pull diagonally on the shorter corners all the way thru the length, not just on the corners. this will line up the selvages and the fabric's grain. i don't think this is taught in quilting classes today.

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I remember in home economics we were told to lightly pull the corners on a bias and give it a few tugs. This may help straighten the top right corner. (?) I'm not sure you can return fabric once you have cut into it.
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Old 12-11-2012, 09:53 PM
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This is a factory mistake(second) contact the company that made it just to see if they will make it good.I was a weaver in a textile factory for year 6 years.A certain amount of mistakes were allowed per 10 to 15 yards. If this is colored woven piece you can not straighten it out. If it is a print(pattern sprayed on fabric with multi-color dyes) you may cut it and tack down damp and work to srtaighten it some.
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