Front vs. Back
#3
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Sometimes it is impossible to tell front from back so just use it either way. No one else will be able to tell either.
Sometimes people will deliberately use a print backwards because they like the muted side better for a particular project.
There are no RULES LOL
Sometimes people will deliberately use a print backwards because they like the muted side better for a particular project.
There are no RULES LOL
#4
Sometimes I use the white on white fabric backwards, it is heavier than plain white, and I don't want the embossed white so noticeable. On plain fabrics I can never tell one side from the other.
#8
You can tell by looking at the selvage edge of the fabric, take a close look at the little holes that are left by the sprockets on the winding machine, usually you can tell the right side of the fabric when the tiny holes are smooth and go downwards into the fabric, the wrong side has a slightly rough feel where the holes push out/up a little bit! Hope I am explaining this properly, if not perhaps I can send in a pic. This is the general rule of thumb for cotton fabrics plain or patterned.
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#9
My theory is.... you buy both side, might as well use both sides. I have quite often used the "back" side of material because it has the shade I want in my quilt. I did this doing an attic window quilt. Loved how it turned out.
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