What am I doing wrong cutting long strips that they bow?
#52
This is what I do.... I cut the first edge off(on the right if you are right handed)...I have the fold on a line of the cutting board. After that, I turn the board around without moving anything. I then put my ruler over the folded fabric and use only the lines on the ruler(not the mat). It comes out perfect every time...no bowing. I hope this makes sense to you. If not I will try to clearify it for you.
#55
first thing - don't assume that if you have the selvages lined up the fabric is squared. Hold up the fabric folded in half and move the selvages to the left and right until the fold lies straight with no wrinkles. Now the fabric is on the straight of grain. Carefully lay it down. Always cut with the fold towards you. Use the fold as your straight line. From Fons and Porter I learned, to cut the first strip a little wider and then trim it down. After that first cut, you can cut to size. Hold up the fabric and unfold - I bet you won't see the dreaded "V"
#58
Nice illistrations Gai.
Originally Posted by gaigai
Also, make sure that a line of your ruler is lined up with the fold of the fabric at the bottom. If the line isn't exactly on the fold, the cut will bow. The wider the cut, the more room for error/distortion, which is why with wide cuts you may need to square up your fabric more often.
#59
Originally Posted by davidwent
Luckily I cut them 2 3/4 for 2 1/2 strips so I can clean them up. It is folded fabric that I am cutting the long strips from
TIA
David
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David
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