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Cutting flawed fabric (Tip/Technique)

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2/3/12 4:58 AM

If I find flaws in an otherwise useable fabric, for example, slightly weak slubs, or marks, I threadmark the flaw with contrast thread, and both selvedges in line with the flaw. It stops it being overlooked when working out the cutting layout.
A tip born out of bitter experience!

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	NJcowgirl said... Thanks for the tip. It will prove very helpful to me! 2/4/12 9:38 AM
	RLL said... I do the same thing...same reason! 2/5/12 2:02 PM
	anika said... Great idea. Thank you for sharing it. 2/6/12 3:54 PM
	Pamela R said... Thankyou, I do something similar, for the same reason, but I use chalk...It takes less time. 2/9/12 9:16 AM