What am I doing wrong cutting long strips that they bow?
#41
You have to keep adjusting the fold of the fabric to line up on the line of the matt and even up the end by trimming. The fold of the fabric does not always lay straight against the the line and so if you don't keep adjusting it to the line when you cut it will bow.
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Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
If you are using fabric that is not quilt shop quality, (lower thread count) you could have more distortion cutting, sewing and ironing.
Thanks your guys. You are the best for tips like this.
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So many instructions tell you to cut across the width of the fabric (42 inches) I cut length wise (up the selvedge) and I never cut a strip longer than 20 to 24 inches. You can fold the fabric once to be able to use a 12 inch ruler. The problem with cutting the width you have to fold twice to use a 24 inch ruler and that is where the bow comes in no matter how experienced you may be. Judy Martin a stellar quilter and designer has always given this advice. Try it.
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Severna
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
I use the june tailor shape cut slotted ruler, you can cut in 1/2 in increments, makes strip cutting a lot easier for me. I have a harder time with just the plain ruler
#46
Pressure on the ruler is the key. All of the starching, trimming and alignment tricks are defeated if pressure isn't maintained from one end of the cut to the other. As one pushes forward with the rotary blade, the blade may push the fabric from under the cutting guide, thus causing a curve. A dull blade, or one which no longer rolls smoothly because of age or dust build-up can make it worse too. David, is your cutting table low enough so that you can sort of lean onto the ruler to keep steady pressure and do you walk that steady pressure evenly as you roll the blade? It gets back to the angle of the dangle thingie.
#49
I used to have that happen. I has to do with how the fabric is folded...not straight. I fold it once, pin across the top, press, and then fold it again for approx. 10" widths that fit under my June Taylor Shape Cut ruler. Don't try to match the ends when folding, hold it so that there are no waves in it and pin and press. They don't cut them straight at the fabric stores. Then square up the end and cut from that. That should help. I saw this method once on Simply Quilts.
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