how to cut long strips straight?
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how to cut long strips straight?
I see these patterns that saw cut 2"x42" strips. I wonder how anyone can do that and keep it striaght? I only have a 12x12 cutting board. I have tried it by moving the fabric little by little across my cutting mat but that seems tedious. What better way is there?
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if you get a larger mat, get a good one. not just one that is cheap.
this should help you too http://quilting.about.com/od/rotaryc...ing_strips.htm
this should help you too http://quilting.about.com/od/rotaryc...ing_strips.htm
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Totally agree ... more folds ... more risk for elbows in the cut strips.
And absolutely, a larger mat is something you will never regret.
Another help to get really straight strips is to make sure the fabric is well pressed first. A little starch, best press or sizing is good too. Then cut carefully, holding your ruler straight and steady!
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I feel I get more accurate cuts when I fold selvage to selvage and then fold again, salvages to fold for 4 layers. My fabric stays more stable and I'm less likely to have my ruler shift. A sharp blade helps a ton too.
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