NEED HELP!

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Mon, 07/05/2010 - 08:43
crest2
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I have viewed the Practice Seams video lesson and have tried to cut a straight line using the same method. However I find it difficult and frustrating. I used a Batik fabric and it's difficult to pull a single thread out  without breaking it a million times. What am I doing wrong? Does this method only work on 100% cotton fabric?

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Mon, 07/05/2010 - 19:02
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Nehzat
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Re: Problem Squaring Fabric

 Dear Crest2

The technique that I use to square the fabric can be used on most types of fabric. Sometimes it may be hard to pull a thread on a fabric which has weak threads or one which has paint applied to it for the pattern. 

You may also have a hard time pulling threads from fabric which has threads with different thicknesses.

In cases where you are not able to pull a thread to square the fabric you may be able to clip a notch and tear the fabric to get a straight line. Sometimes on ticker fabrics you may be able to follow one of the threads and cut along it as well.

It is best to use the same types of fabric that are used in the lesson, then move on to other fabrics latter. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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