Landers

It is suppose to be better than cutting but I don't agree with ripping the fabric. I always tell them not to rip!

Rann

Back in the last century in home ec, that's how we were taught to do it. Then we folded it in half and if it was not square, we stretched it to make it square so the whole piece was on grain like it should be.

Rann

Back in the last century in home ec, that's how we were taught to do it. Then we folded it in half and if it was not square, we stretched it to make it square so the whole piece was on grain like it should be.

Jo Mama

It's on the straight of the grain when it's ripped but it is scary to watch.

Olivia's Grammy

I can go either way. Out of maybe 100 cuts I might have one that all the edges are even. When I took Home Ec in the 60's we had to staighten our fabric. I do like to tear with the grain for boarders.

travelingquilter

when i was young, you could pull the fabric on te bias and straighten it, i it weren't square.....they always tore it.
with poly and blends, i don't try to straighten. i like it cut square, as that is how i will be cutting it for my quilt blocks.
the frayed edge makes you loose some fabric. i hate tearing.
after its been torn, line up the selvages and see how uneven the sides are....some fabrics are straighter than others. if there is a line in the fabric and you can't straighten it, you won't be able to us it for a border and have your border pattern be 'square'

GrannieAnnie

And I would have cheered for him!

GrannieAnnie

Love the cat bed, Jo Mama!

Granny B

I would prefer that all my cotton be a tear. Blends don't tear straight.

Granny B

I would prefer that all my cotton be a tear. Blends don't tear straight.