Originally Posted by Carrie
Yes, I'm of the older generation where they used the machine to measure and nip a cut then rip. I learned in Home Ec. it was the only way to get it cut on straight of the grain. You certainly got value for what you bought and the little that you lost on the edges was minimal. Today you can lose INCHES by the time you prewash then straighten the material.
even the grooves in the tables don't really help some that cut. but the ripping.. shaking head.. yes, agree. that is how we were taught too.. shaking head.. still don't know about that.. haven't experienced this lately.