Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
I'd rather have it ripped than for them to cut it crooked as some do!
I can remember when all cotton fabric was torn. I think I actually see more raveling with cut fabric than with torn. Tearing gives a straighter more acurate piece of fabric. I hate getting home and finding the fabric was cut 4 inches shorter on one side. I am not real happy when they cut my fabric with dull scissors that chew the fabric.
I was impressed that there are those around who still tear the fabric. The one around here that does also seems to take more care in the folding of the fabric after tearing it.
If you don't like the tearing, ask them to please cut it.