Ripping Fabric - borders
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The posts about ripping fabric have been interesting so I decided to rip some for borders. Will never do that again.
While my ripping was accurate in width, ripping stretched the edges of the fabric and even tho I measured carefully to make sure the side pieces and the end pieces were same length, there is some waving at the seam line now that the border has been attached. I ripped because of the length of the border and I didn't want to take the time to cut with the ruler.
Nest time, if I rip to make the fabric more managable, i will rip a piece wider than needed and then cut down with the rotary cutter.
While my ripping was accurate in width, ripping stretched the edges of the fabric and even tho I measured carefully to make sure the side pieces and the end pieces were same length, there is some waving at the seam line now that the border has been attached. I ripped because of the length of the border and I didn't want to take the time to cut with the ruler.
Nest time, if I rip to make the fabric more managable, i will rip a piece wider than needed and then cut down with the rotary cutter.
#4
You always have to rip wider than what you really want and then trim it down. Sometimes I rip sometimes I cut it just depends on my mood. NEVER, ever, measure to the correct size and rip to that. Sorry you didn't know that first. I hate it when I try something new and it doesn't turn out right. It is, however easier to rip a long piece close to what you need then fold and trim. You'll get the hang of it next time.
#7
Originally Posted by Holice
I ripped for the width and then measured and cut to length.
However, as they say "it will quilt out".......right?
However, as they say "it will quilt out".......right?
Hope that helps the problem this time! I personally don't care to try ripping because if I have to trim it up afterwards, I might as well have just cut in the first place. :)
#8
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I rip all long borders. First I rip about 1/2" strip to be sure it's straight of grain. I press the ripped border flat but don't retrim. That is defeating my purpose to rip in the first place.
I have ripped my borders and backs for 27 years and have never had a problem. I always rip the exact size and never trim. I press after I rip no waves or distortion.
Once a ripper always a ripper. LOL
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