Lay your fabric down in front of you and measure from one of the straight edges, over the amount that you need and begin cutting. For example, I wanted to make a 14 inch square…so I placed the end of my ruler all the way up against the right edge (which is already straight) and...
Steps for Cutting Fabric for Quilters 1. Preparing Your Fabric Wash and Press: Before cutting, wash and press your fabric to remove any shrinkage and creases. This ensures that your cuts are accurate. Square Up the Fabric: Align the selvage edge with the fold of the fabric, ensuring the ...
Newer, high-performance hang-glider designs use a rigid wing with stiff aluminum struts inside the fabric to give it shape, eliminating the need for supporting cables. Hang gliding is often confused with paragliding, though the two sports are quite different from one another. Check out the ...
Fabric hanger A fabric hanger, also referred to as a fabric header, serves as a fabric sample. It’s a small cutting of the fabric so buyers can see and feel the material firsthand. You can also use the swatch as a reference during the design process. ...
We know how important it is to showcase a fabric’s design in order to bring out its depth and interest. Sometimes, fussy cutting may be just the remedy needed to turn a run-of-the-mill fabric into one that is awe-inspiring. Other times, it’s the inherent drama of fabric that lead...
Using the square cutting method, cut several T-shirts apart into equal-sized squares. Sew the side edges of the T-shirts together to make a larger rectangle. Cut a large rectangle out of cotton fabric, then sew it to the back of the quilt, leaving a gap for turning. Turn the quilt ...
And here's what to cut to make a 6" square pocket: fabric: 1 rectangle 7" x 10" (for the pocket) another fabric rectangle 7" x 7" (for the pocket flap) 1 piece 6" x 4 ½" fusible fleece (for the pocket) 1 piece 6" x 3" fusible fleece (for the pocket flap) sewing ...
"The result is a square-like piece that offers a wider range of design possibilities compared to a standard quarter yard." When purchasing fabric, it typically comes by the yard or meter. As it comes off the bolt, if you buy a quarter yard, the piece would be 9 inches by whatever ...
This is how to cut fabric and paper snowflakes. Follow the step-by-step instructions and photos to make 6-sided snowflakes.
Since the days of antiquity, people have been using currency for the exchange of goods. Before the advent of coins, the exchange could have been in the form of ax heads, jewels, pieces of fabric, and even shells. Around 650 BC, metal coins began to appear in Western Europe; these were...