Straighten Fabric for Straight Cuts on a Fabric Die-Cutter

[@MelissaStitches]

Thank you Ebony I find your videos to be professional and well done.

[@MoMaryR]

Helpful. Thank you

[@Lori-cd4ge]

Thank you!

[@LoveBugStudios]

You are right! Knowing the grain of your fabric is important to any sewing project. People tend to think it only matters if you are stitching garments, but it's more universal than that.

[@pamelatabor9563]

Where have you been all my quilting life! Man, this makes so much sense and you can bet that I will use immediately..

[@joyrenae1]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm somewhat new to quilting, but I have sewn for many years, and did not know to watch for that long vertical wrinkle that indicates uneven grain, or how to get rid of it. What? You're like a scientist of fabric:)

[@LoveBugStudios]

I'm so glad that you found this helpful! It takes a little more time in the beginning, but it will soon become second nature and you'll get much better results. :) Have fun with your project! Let me know if you need any other assistance.

[@LoveBugStudios]

@petmomful Once you find the straight grain (this video), then you have to decide which direction to load it, and that can vary based on the type of die. For example, with strip cutters, it is better to have the selvage perpendicular to the direction of the cut, but for triangles & squares it's the opposite. No matter what you are cutting, you need to align the fabric with the blades, not with the side of the die. Please watch my other video called "Align Fabric Grain for Perfect Cuts."

[@theladystoic]

Is straightening necessary for small scraps of fabric?