whats the big thing about tearing fabric instead of cutting???

[ollie1shoe]

i recieved my fabric yesterday from qiad all christmas stuff i noticed on one fabric on each end there was about 3 inches of fabric i had to cut and throw away would not be to bad except its on each end of the 4 yd. piece so thats 6 inches im losing does anyone have this to happen ? the other pieces are fairly straight just this one piece seems im not getting my full 4 yds.just wander why fabric is not cut instead of the tearing thing

[sewbug]

After seeing the fabric tents at QIAD in Paduach I'll never again wonder why the fabric is torn and not cut! No way I'd stand there and cut fabric all day, no one can do that for long. I request tearing whenever I buy fabric now. It makes the edges perfectly on grain.

[grammiequilts]

if your unhappy with the fabric Im sure they will replace it. I ordered the 2 packs of 1 yd pieces and they were all fine

[quiltfan60]

ollie1shoe, I don't like my fabric torn either. I know it is supposed to make it straight on the grain, but I still don't like it. Back home, they do that, so I just don't buy any fabric there. I really do like mine cut. Linda

[Kittyquilt9292]

ollie1shoe, I would definitely call and let them know and ask for a new piece or some additional fabric. Somebody goofed. Sometimes they have extra help there and that person doesn't do it right. 3 inches! that's an awfully lot to waste. I'm sure QIAD would like to know of this problem and make it right.
I had a piece of fabric one time that had a cut at 1 yard, but it was a 2-yard piece. I immediately let QIAD-Linda know. I was able to use the piece and so I didn't need a replacement, what I wanted it for was small pieces. But Linda was very thankful that I had notified her so they could check out if someone is "cutting" incorrectly. That is not acceptable at QIAD. By all means, call or pm Linda. carol/kittyquilt

[ollie1shoe]

all the other fabric was really strightthat i purchased and yes it did come from qiad but this one was off that much on each end just wander if that happens often it does seem like`a lot of wasted fabric just wandered what the advantage of tearing so im guessing to measure the amount we want faster

[sunsup]

I think Kitty is right Ollie. Give them a call and tell them it was just that onr piece.

[CaroleJ]

The advantage of tearing is that the fabric tears along the straight of the grain. Then all that needs to be done is to neaten the edge with a rotary cutter.

We all know that a rotary cutter is only as accurate and careful as the one who wields it. My intentions can be the best, but if I am distracted, the cuts wind up crooked. Par for the course!

[gmaann]

When fabric is torn, you are getting the straight grain for sure. I know that QIAD always gives you extra because of the torn edge. Did you measure to be sure that you are really left with less than you ordered?

[TracyQuilts2]

IMHIO it is much better for the fabric to be torn so that it is "on grain". Might as well start knowing it is "on grain" then trying to guess.