I actually had a quilt shop do this for me without asking them to. It was a small quilt shop on the north shore of Minnesota so I learned that from them. Thanks for sharing.
great tip and so glad you showed it - I rip the fabric whenever I can (except when cutting squares of course) and I try to let it "rest" or I fluff it in the dryer for a few minutes - learned it back in high school sewing class
Do you rip both ends of the fabric? Any time I watch a video about this, only one edge is ever ripped. Doesn't that leave the possibility of the other end still being crooked & not squared which could still throw off your measurements?
I followed your instructions precisely and ripped the wide back fabric and the ripped edge is not 45° from selvage at all 😢 it is 3 1/4” off at end of rip
So that would mean i need to buy an extra quarter yard because the fold will be off. At fabric prices the way they are that is an expensive loss. You would think they could figure out a way to fold and bolt the fabric.
can you ever make it tear not straight? I do that and like you did there's a big difference from one end to the other.I wondered it I was from pulling harder in one hand than the other that's why.
I actually had a quilt shop do this for me without asking them to. It was a small quilt shop on the north shore of Minnesota so I learned that from them. Thanks for sharing.
Grip it and rip it. Thank you for the QUICK lesson! I've got a lot of fabric to prep for my Halloween costume 😂❤
🤭 Oh my GOSH! I held my breath when you started to “RIP”! I’m now a believer, thank you😀! Mary🍀
great tip and so glad you showed it - I rip the fabric whenever I can (except when cutting squares of course) and I try to let it "rest" or I fluff it in the dryer for a few minutes - learned it back in high school sewing class
Love this video it was informative and helpful. The Quick Tip Tuesday made me chuckle it was so cute to hear.
Do you rip both ends of the fabric? Any time I watch a video about this, only one edge is ever ripped. Doesn't that leave the possibility of the other end still being crooked & not squared which could still throw off your measurements?
But if the grain is crooked, doesn't tearing it give you a crooked edge?
Good to know ! Good to see your smile lol!!
I followed your instructions precisely and ripped the wide back fabric and the ripped edge is not 45° from selvage at all 😢 it is 3 1/4” off at end of rip
maybe rip one side until it gets halfway, then rip the other side halfway then the whole fabrics rips evenly?? hopefully that made sense
Great tip Margaret!
I rip when I can. I rip the beginning of yardage so that my subsequent cuts are straight. Even with 45" fabric.
So that would mean i need to buy an extra quarter yard because the fold will be off. At fabric prices the way they are that is an expensive loss. You would think they could figure out a way to fold and bolt the fabric.
I'm trying to rip baddock and it just will not stay in a straight line
what kind of fabric can be ripped? I'm making self-fabric ties for masks and want to buy the right kind of fabric that rips easily. thank you!
woven cotton for sure and maybe others?
Cotton and poly cotton
What kind of material is that? I need something that rips that easy.
can you ever make it tear not straight? I do that and like you did there's a big difference from one end to the other.I wondered it I was from pulling harder in one hand than the other that's why.
+Deb C When you rip fabric, it follows the weave and always tears true and straight.
When I am cutting borders I rip them. I prefer a border that isn't pieced where possible.
i dont like ripping fabric i hate the sound