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What is my problem!
(okay the true answer to that could be long)
.... I have such a difficult time cutting fabric. I have rotary cutter, I have a nice big mat, I have all kinds of measuring devices. Every freaking time I measure and cut I end up with fabric that is not properly 'squared up/even/sured up' whatever the term is.
It results in double the time/work. I'm making a lot of roman shades - top fabric plus thermal suade.
Any sites, tips, tricks, ideas ... to help me properly/better get things lined up?
Re: What is my problem!
Your fabric could be off grain to begin with. Also, if you are using the selvedge edge, it will throw things off, because it is woven more tightly than the rest of the fabric.
When I took sewing classes (a hundred years ago), our teacher made us straighten the grain on fabric that was off grain. It involved using metal squares and damp fabric, stretching,smoothing and often clipping the selvedge edge so that the fabric would lay correctly.
It was a pita, but the finished product was well worth the hassle.
I'm thinking the same thing. Sometimes the selvedge edge has a different "tension" than the rest of the fabric which can skew the grain. I would try to cut off the selvedge edge and then square up the fabric (because you know it isn't cut square from the fabric shop).
Good luck!
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I'm thinking the same thing. Sometimes the selvedge edge has a different "tension" than the rest of the fabric which can skew the grain. I would try to cut off the selvedge edge and then square up the fabric (because you know it isn't cut square from the fabric shop).
Good luck!
My Valentine Bookends (2~13~13, 2~15~09)
LOL I love to sew and make things - but detest the measuring and cutting ha.
This, cut off the selvedge, I usually go for about an inch, but I know some people recommend more. Make sure your fabric is ironed (I hate ironing) and that your blade is sharp.
Other than that, I really recommend Creative Grids rulers. They have little grippy circles on the bottom of the rulers that make cutting fabric soooooo much easier. Like, seriously. I used to try to get my mom to cut almost everything for me until I found Creative Grids (actually, I was at a class at my mom's LQS and the owner handed out little 2.5"x6.5" CG rulers, and it has paid off for her handing them out...we've probably bought 10+ CG rulers from her. Anyway, I'm rambling, but just trying to stress how awesomely awesome these rulers are.
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