How do I tell which is the 'right' side of batik fabric

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09-28-2011, 03:04 AM

#21

patchsamkim

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I haven't sewn with batiks a lot, but never worried about a right or wrong side...maybe there are some it matters, but never has for me.

09-28-2011, 03:31 AM

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jitkaau

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If you find it hard to tell, so will everyone else, so in my opinion, it doesn't matter.

09-28-2011, 03:35 AM

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azdesertrat

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there isnt a right or wrong side from what ive have been told

09-28-2011, 03:54 AM

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Dolphyngyrl

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honestly I can't tell the difference in mine, so I just use whatever

09-28-2011, 04:11 AM

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lfletcher

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I don't think it matters which is the right side on batiks. I find they are great for paper piecing because you don't have to worry about the right/wrong side.

09-28-2011, 04:32 AM

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janekonowitz

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There is no right side. Use whatever side you want. Love batiks!

09-28-2011, 04:37 AM

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CarrieC

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I am so glad you asked this - and I'm so glad to hear that most everyone does what I do, pick the side that works best for whatever you're making.

09-28-2011, 04:56 AM

#28

Bobbielinks

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They are dyed, not printed, so there is no wrong side. Use whichever side you wish.

09-28-2011, 05:06 AM

#29

Up4BigChal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeroom

The good news, I have all my squares cut! Good job considering I spend so much time on this web site.

The bad news, once cut, other than looking from side to side to see if I can tell a difference, how can I tell the 'right' side from the wrong side?

Batiks don't have a "Right" side Good news is you get to pick

09-28-2011, 05:27 AM

#30

twinkie

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I don't think there is such a thing as a right side. Which ever one you prefer. I have often used the "wrong" side of fabric which then makes it the "right" side. So right or wrong is a matter of choice.