Would you return this fabric?
#32
I learned how to tentor fabric when I was in tailoring class. what you do is take ahold of the short sides and give it a quick tug that direction and it should straighten the grain of the fabric. it works real well especially for plaids. Hope this helps.
#35
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Bacliff, TX on Galveston Bay
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i was wondering if anyone would suggest this! they don't have home ec now or noone takes it?? i learned to line up the selvages, then to pull diagonally on the shorter corners all the way thru the length, not just on the corners. this will line up the selvages and the fabric's grain. i don't think this is taught in quilting classes today.
#36
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: western n.c.
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This is a factory mistake(second) contact the company that made it just to see if they will make it good.I was a weaver in a textile factory for year 6 years.A certain amount of mistakes were allowed per 10 to 15 yards. If this is colored woven piece you can not straighten it out. If it is a print(pattern sprayed on fabric with multi-color dyes) you may cut it and tack down damp and work to srtaighten it some.
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