Squaring Fabric

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Sat, 04/25/2009 - 01:57
andrea2sew
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Hi

I have listened to the video segments regarding squaring fabric in preparation for sewing.  I think that I am understanding what is being done but each time that I try to do it, I can only get a line on the fabric of about 7 to 10 inches.  Is fabric squaring always necessary?  If so, are there other ways to accomplish this?

 

Andrea

 

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Mon, 06/01/2009 - 16:16
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Nehzat
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Re: Squaring Fabric
Dear Andrea,
 
Yes, squaring the fabric is very important, because otherwise the garment or anything else we sew, like curtains, will not fall nicely.
 
Make sure to pull the thread a bit at a time. Then hold the thread and the fabric together and spread out the gathered fabric slowly. This way the thread will not rip as easily, since there is less pressure on it.
 
If the thread you are pulling breaks, you can find the end of the ripped thread and continue pulling it again.
 
You can also cut along line up to the break point and then find the ripped end easily. If your thread rips again, repeat this step to the end.
 
Another way to achieve a squared fabric is to clip a notch and rip the fabric by pulling on both sides of the notch. You may have seen this technique at the fabric store. Keep in mind that you can only apply this method of squaring on certain types of fabric, for example: lining and most cotton fabric.
 
When we rip fabric to square it, we stretch the squared edge. That is why I recommend that you use the first method, even if it takes a bit longer. If you choose to rip the fabric to square it, make sure to press the ripped edge afterwards, to make the edge flat.
 
Let me know if this helps.

 

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