A Lesson Learned - Check your fabric
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Originally Posted by starshine
How do you check your fabric for flaws at the shop?
At cheaper fabric stores, I'd guess that about 1 in 15 or 20 bolts of fabric have fabric with uneven dye spots, pulled threads, rips in the fabric, knots in individual warp threads (creating a flaw), etc.
Oddly enough, depending on what it is I'm making, I sometimes hope there IS a flaw because they will usually offer a discount.
I've never had a clerk act like I was being unreasonable when I ask to examine both sides of the fabric before cutting, especially if I'm buying a lot of yardage. Of course, I try to make sure that I go at times when the store is less crowded or I wait until the cutting table is not crowded to get my fabric cut, since I know I take a little more time than many people.
And I always make a point out of thanking the clerk for their cooperation and help.
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