Cutting on the Fold
12-28-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
it is important that the fold is perfectly straight...straighten from the fold do not try to align the salvage edges...they are seldom if ever straight.
fold the fabric with a nice straight fold then turn it sideways and cut off the salvages (straightening the top edge) then use the folded edge as your straight edge and cut your strips. the V's and bows occur when the fold is off-grain.
fold the fabric with a nice straight fold then turn it sideways and cut off the salvages (straightening the top edge) then use the folded edge as your straight edge and cut your strips. the V's and bows occur when the fold is off-grain.
12-28-2010, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
http://www.scrapquilts.com/rotary_cut_strips.html
This is the way I do it. Taking these steps make all the difference. Check it out:)
This is the way I do it. Taking these steps make all the difference. Check it out:)
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