The Final Stitch: Cutting Tips for Yardage and Precuts with Natalie of Missouri Star -Video Tutorial

[@KatrinaT]

I wish you did these videos more often. Natalie is a great teacher and I learn so much and refer back to these videos throughout my projects.

[@lynnlegault4042]

I agree

[@AdirondackJenScott74]

Love Final Stitch with Natalie! More segments please!

[@emilywilliams3237]

I really enjoy this series, the one with Misty doing a live, the tutorials with Jenny, and the Triple-Play - because each of you has different approaches and different strengths. I feel as if I get a very well-rounded picture of different ways to think about quilting. Block Party is great, too, because it seems to showcase personality and relationships as much as the quilt projects themselves. Thanks, Natalie, for this series - I always learn something.

[@memefraser3961]

Missed you, glad you are back.🧵🇨🇦

[@carolynwatts2942]

Thank you for reminding me of these techniques I learned in Home Living in 8th grade. It is a shame that Home Economics is not taught in schools anymore. It would be so helpful in teaching a young person how to be self efficient. 👍💜

[@cheryldavis1268]

Thank you, Natalie, from BC Canada. I love all Missouri star's videos.

[@cynthiaking5913]

Glad you are back so enjoy anything Missouri Star. Good job Nat!!!

[@jackiehoward5426]

So glad to have You back on Wednesday's Final Stitch!

[@sherrikoers1438]

My home economics teacher in the 60’s taught our class how to sew a skirt. She insisted that we rip the fabric for the straight of grain before we could cut out our patterns, I never understood why we had to do that until I watched your video. thanks for your excellent teaching skill and sharing it with all of us.

[@jacquieumberger3620]

Glad to see you again. I've always had trouble cutting my strips. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@annegavin1553]

I love this series of tutorials and am so happy to see Natalie back. Always learn and appreciate the common sense approach to whatever she is teaching.

[@Pip7-px3wq]

Thank you so much Natalie, just love your tutorials 😃🇦🇺🌺

[@tinaandersen8910]

I am sew glad to see you are still doing these tutorials!! They are all sew helpful. Thank you again for a great one.

[@anneericsson8755]

Thanks Natalie. You are so easy to listen too and understand.

[@leonawilliams8747]

I enjoy all what you show us Natalie and would like to see more of you teaching us things, you are so clear with your instructions!!

[@joanmacleod1362]

Great video ! So many great tips. I’m 74 and only recently returned to quilting. Thank you

[@eshellebennett]

i love her calm and pleasant voice and personality. such a sweetie. i was so looking forward to seeing her tutorials again. especially this one.

[@cl6358]

Thanks Nathalie! Always informative and enjoyable! Oh, and Liz too!

[@m53goldsmith]

Natalie, love the trick of using the trim to check for elbows in the folded fabric -- that is a keeper, thank you!

[@CJ-ph6zk]

I really like your tutorials. I am particular and you seem to teach technique which is so important for beginners or for anyone. Great job!

[@jenifferfoster4312]

Natalie, you look beautiful today..well you look good every day, but you're just glowing today.. I'VE been waiting for a new Final stitch... Yay, So happy you put on up, I'm sad it wasn't longer though, I love 💕 your teaching Natalie, you're a natural like your mom..God bless you all, much love 💕 and many prayers 🙏. From Jennifer in Bakersfield Ca.

[@Carolmaizy]

Natalie, I look forward to each of your videos. Thanks so much!

[@kevyharris3644]

Like your shows. I've learned a lot. I took home ex 60 years ago. We expected the fabric store to rip and if it was a fabric that couldn't be ripped they would give an extra 1/8 yard free so you could adjust your layout when you cut your pattern.

[@laritapope1982]

So glad this tutorial is still available!!

[@anncantlin9710]

I am so happy to watch your shows, I took 4 years off quilting to move and redo a house. So I feel like you are giving me a refresher course , thanks

[@suzannelilly3081]

So glad you are back!

[@ettalanuti7926]

Natalie, the easiest way to remember the warp from the weft is that the warp runs up and down and the weft runs ' WEFT ' and right. And the easiest way to get your edge perfectly straight....rip it...PRESS the RUFFLE , told it, trim it, and go from there. Or you can pull a sect thread with a pin(old method I learned from a farm woman in Oklahoma over sixty years ago). Thanks for your great show!

[@debrasmith1906]

I ripped my backing today as I was listening to the video. I remember watching the sales ladies do it many years ago when my bought fabric. Thanks for sharing it...awesome tip to get straight edges. 😀

[@katywuste9054]

Great to see Natalie again, the best teacher ever and so nice with it too

[@mrschief1400]

I love the final stitch, so glad you are back

[@annetteellis4188]

I love the stripology ruler for cutting. Fast and accurate.

[@kathyeubanks5524]

That ruler is great! Gudrun Erla is one of my fav designers.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Very true. But even with that excellent ruler, it is so very important that your fabric be folded straight as Natalie demonstrates here.

[@marierhem6723]

Glad your back Natalie, you were missed! As usual, great info and tips. Looking forward to see your tutorial on how you make a quilt sandwich and bind. 😊 stay safe.....

[@Carolmaizy]

Me too. I never seem to get my back smooth enough when pin basting the sandwich.

[@jiffer240]

I'm so glad you are back! LOVE all of your tuts!

[@m53goldsmith]

Ripping fabric is how I remember it being done when I was a child, shopping for fabric with my Gran. I still rip wide backing on *both* sides, measuring roughly what I need and adding about 6 inches, then ripping both sides. This gives me backing that is just enough longer than my quilt top and batting, ready for basting.

[@paulaolson1554]

Thank you Natalie, I learn something every time.

[@kathleenk7726]

I have found that after I press, I let the fabric cool before I move it to cut. Great tips Natalie! I am also a "ripper!"

[@MrElwood371]

Hi this is Tam! Love Natalie's videos and I agree can't hear other person!

[@vickichandler5872]

Great information! Thank you for your easy to understand explainations on straightening fabric, cutting precise strips of fabric. Blessings to y'all.

[@dhammer31]

Great show! Thanks. I always learn so much from you, Misty and Jenny.

[@vickiheath6133]

This is such an important tutorial for all sewing.

[@cherylhoward8608]

I love watching Final Stitch!!!! Natalie, the information you share is wonderful!!! Thanks so much for doing this. And thanks to Liz too!!!

[@mariawells8026]

Great job Natalie! The "Rip" edge method I did in the 1960's when I learned to sew.

[@susanjohnson5459]

For cotton fabrics with stubborn creases, sprinkle fabric with water liberally but not soaking. Then roll it up and refrigerate overnight . Use a hot iron and wrinkles should release. My mon used to press my dad’s work shirts this way to get creases from the wringer out of them. Sometimes more shirts than lettuce in the veggie bin! It worked for me while trying to get wrinkles out of heavy drapery fabric for a valence I made. Good luck and thanks for the great tips!

[@jacquel.5285]

Love watching The final stitch

[@PennyinVA]

Natalia- your videos are terrific! You do a great job demonstrating!

[@jean8703]

This just keeps getting better with each episode! Way to go Natalie and Liz! -Jean ❤

[@patriciaclements3618]

So glad you are back filming Final Stitch. I really enjoy these videos! Thank for PDF on cutting fat quarters!

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

I’m glad you showed how to straighten the fold. Just because the salvages ‘look’ even doesn’t mean your fabric is straight. Obviously it’s easier with a smaller portion of fabric as opposed to many yards, but if you hold your fabric up with salvages together you can see if your fabric is wavy down toward the fold. If it is, just slide either side of the fabric to one side or the other. You will immediately see when your fabric is strait because the fold area will be wave free. Once you lay your fabric flat on the table, with the fold on a measuring line, then you can square up your raw edge with the ruler. Love these Q and A sessions. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathygourley8567]

Natalie --- you are my favorite. You explain things so well . I wish you could hang out in my sewing room with me and be there when I get those "head scratcher" situations.

[@margm4]

Been waiting for your programXxx love yours most of all 🇦🇺

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Thanks for all your help. We can all learn more even if we've been sewing for years. Glad there are new tools that help. Enjoy watching you.

[@amadeus4313]

You look so much like your mom when you smile❤️

[@carolbarnes7844]

Great Tips. I love all the information. Thank you Natalie

[@laritapope1982]

I can’t believe I haven’t been watching this! Thank you! Can’t wait to see the other videos

[@cherryleger2104]

I didn’t know about the diagonal lines on the ruler before. Thank you

[@shelvieparker]

Great video, I am a senior, senior and you have made this video easy to undersstand. Thank you so much.

[@carolynmorgan8536]

This was very helpful and timely. I have fabric that I want to easily cut into Precut size. Love your teaching style and sensibilities, Natalie!

[@jeannehubbard7655]

I so much appreciate your episode Natalie on the cutting tips for yardage. You make it easy to follow along. I learned a lot today!!.

[@elainefiveland1462]

Thank you, Natalie and Liz. Always good to have a “back to basics” review.

[@rosemariegreenland106]

You’re a natural Natalie!

[@debbiehampton7524]

I use a 5 lb weight. Helps hold my fabric and ruler straight. It has been a game changer for me. I use the Missouri Star mister for my wrinkles. Works great. Thank you Natalie!

[@marlahanks7278]

I started using my 2 lb weights after watching Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics doing it :) REALLY helps!

[@m53goldsmith]

Me, too, I found some really nice hand weights that have a strap on them, making them easy to move about when needed.

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

@@m53goldsmith I have arthritis, so I’ll need to look for these weights with the strap. Thanks for the tip!

[@maggiemae987]

@DebbieHampton Are you laying the weight on the fabric or on top of the ruler when you’re cutting. I have to say this sounds so logical that I feel quite ignorant😂 Thank you!

[@marlahanks7278]

@@maggiemae987 I know you're asking Debbie, but if it's ok I'll answer you. You lay the weight on top on your ruler. It's great if you're making long cuts.

[@deborahdoucett3566]

Thanks for adding about using starch. It's my best friend!

[@eviedenell9179]

VERY helpful ..always love learning new tips!

[@Lady-Seawulf]

Thank you for a great tutorial! Love it that people still rip fabric (I was taught that years ago). When you rip fabric not only will you find the "straight of grain" but how far off the printing of the pattern on the fabric is. Please note that when ripping the previous cuts could make the the ripped piece off by a few inches to a lot of inches. I've had some fabric off so much that it makes a huge difference on whats left to use. Also Love the background wall!!

[@cejones1701]

thank you! I am a new quilter and have been in need of this info! I really appreciate it!

[@rhondaharvey5141]

Thank you for the great tutorials Natalie.I too use a weight to hold the ruler from moving.Rhonda Victoria Australia🙂

[@crishertel]

Thanks so much for another wonderful show.

[@terrynero81]

Thank you . I always have trouble with my cutting. Now I know why.

[@memere4137]

Great reasoning on your tutorials. Love watching as I’ve learned so much. Thank you from Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@barbaraw9155]

My mom always ripped her fabric and I never asked her why, I guess I always assumed she would tell me one day. Now that she is gone, my sister and I wonder why "we should always rip the fabric". Thank you Natalie, this show touched my heart.

[@playme129]

Hi Barbara, I was just the opposite, always asking questions. Mother always gave me an answer, but I had a few teachers that I drove crazy. Virginia

[@barbaraw9155]

@@playme129 I was the baby of 5 very outspoken girls with the closest one in age being 6 years older. Needless to say, I couldn't get my questions or comments in easily so I remained very quiet. Now I am very outspoken about my passion for the American Heart Association

[@roxysherburne9027]

Back in the mid-60's I was taught in Home Economics to rip in order to get fabric perfectly straight. It used to work beautifully when I was making clothing. You don't hear much about ripping fabric in our quilting world, but Natalie also stated the correct info.

[@mrsbtheo]

Great video!!! I've missed your videos!

[@viviennefirman7804]

Thank you so much your tips are so well presented, you make it look so simple and answered many of my questions. 💕💕

[@gwenallen9764]

Sprinting with vinegar, really helps to eliminate creases. I learned that from my mom when lengthening skirts or pants when dealing with hand-me-downs.

[@inezaultman1850]

There is something about the acid in the vinegar that makes fibers behave without the stiffness added by starch or sizing.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Great suggestion, Gwen. Thank you for sharing your Mom’s wisdom! ~Diana K.

[@ninagillenwater4502]

Thank you, Natalie!!!

[@sharonw667]

Another week chocked with great tips. Many thanks.

[@maggiemae987]

I always enjoy your teaching tutorials. Thank you for all you do for all of us😗

[@ruthward2289]

Thank you, Natalie and Liz! Love you gals!

[@iampaperprincess]

Great video! However I was taught never to use the mat to line up, but as we all know there’s more than one way to do things! Thank you for these segments! 🥰

[@Carolmaizy]

I know we are told not to measure by the mat, but I use both the mat lines and the ruler, and they match every time. My mats are only a couple of years old.

[@brendatucker35]

Wish you were on every week, I really learn a lot from you! I'm a beginner, & I want to know more about rulers. I have the Folded Corner Clipper by Creative Grids, but they have sooo many rulers.

[@HRHDMKYT]

I agree Brenda. Creative Grids brand rulers are the best, but there are so many it’s hard to know which are “essential”. If you ever find Deb Tucker and her Studio180 collection of rulers (her philosophy is cut larger than you need, do your piecing and then trim down to size for amazing accuracy) it will make your head spin - there are just SO many of them ! ~Diana K.

[@carladepreter9363]

Thank you for all your great tips!

[@Weesperbuurt]

Excellent. Informative and to the point. Thank you.

[@lindadouglas1995]

love this video. lots of info that helps get things right. Thank you Natalie

[@aok1951]

Great tutorial, Natalie. So helpful!

[@playme129]

Natalie, You do a great job of presenting the information. I have been sewing for a long time, so I really didn't learn anything new, but I truly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. Virginia

[@laineysilva3146]

Hi Natalie, I just love these tutorials. The question I have for one of your final stitch tutorials would be, how to finish a quilt with a different border? For example: I want to learn how to create a sawtooth border and would love for you to demo that. Thanks so much Lainey S :) Have a great weekend!

[@deborahscrandall7183]

This is SO helpful!! I've been sewing for years and have been too embarrassed to ask for help with such a basic issue. Much appreciation :-)

[@winniefernandes9492]

Thanks Natalie... Nice background too

[@suecone2198]

I do wish all the quilt shops would rip the fabric as it would be straight when you start to cut.. I have lost anywhere from an inch to inch & half straightening fabric. Great info! Thanks 😊

[@rosyclaire]

Great video, please do more 💕👏👏👏💕

[@kathiemounts5700]

WOW I learned some great tips being new to quilting thank you 😊 !!!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Thank You Natalie, Good information to know. Very helpful. Have a good week, 💖 Chris-Raleigh NC

[@Chriscreations123]

Natalie this was a very informative video, I always learn something new and im an intermediate quilter, thanks so much❤

[@shellyculver4239]

Love the tips & info! Thanks Natalie & Liz

[@cathymorris8072]

Wow, this was the most helpful video for me! I have a few quilts not finished b/c I've had too many cutting issues. Thanks soooo much!

[@jackiekemp7883]

Natalie you are back whooppeee.

[@disneyrobin55]

I learn so much from your videos! Thanks for all the great tips. I have about four quilt tops done since starting to quilt last year. How do I put them together for quilting/tying the quilts? Can't afford to send off to have the machine quilted. Any magic tricks?? I have learned how to quilt by watching all MSQC videos/tutorials. Jenny, Natalie, and Misty you do a great job!! Thanks for all you do!

[@dlcupples396]

Thank you so very much! After all of these years I can finally cut straight! I love this new line of tutorials!. My question is what do I do with the precut hexagons? Thank you!

[@kaitlinmaequigley8026]

Ahhh thank you so much for this video! This is exactly what I needed today. I am working on cutting up FQs for my next project, a King size quilt. But once those are done I need to cut a ton of background fabric strips, and I learned several really helpful tips from this video.

[@tinarytting3799]

Loved this episode! Can you do one on building a stash on a budget? Thank you!

[@donnaf2666]

Used bed sheets, discarded clothing. Shop at the Salvation Army or consignment stores for flat sheets. Some people never use them. Kitchen curtains and bedskirts too are usually not worn out. Dresses and men's dress shirts have lots of nice colors and patterns and bigger cuts of fabric.

[@franolson2910]

Great information!! Thanks.