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New Aida is Warped
Sun, Nov 1, 2020 2:35 PM
Posted by Cathy
I recently bought a kit and discovered the aida fabric is badly warped. I grid my larger pieces by running sewing threads 10 blocks apart in both directions to make counting easier and safer. I found that the weave is badly warped. Should I straighten it before I start stitching, and how?
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    Reply from Anita
    Sunday, November 1, 2020 2:46 PM
    Cathy,
    I'm not sure this would work for you but I soak fabric before stitching when it has been warped or has creases in it. I soak for several hours or overnight.

    Anita Go to top

    • Reply from Cathy
      Sunday, November 1, 2020 3:02 PM
      Thank you, I'll give it a try. Go to top
  • Reply from Linda
    Monday, December 28, 2020 3:22 PM
    If soaking and ironing don’t work, recommend you buy a new piece of fabric from a reputable needlework shop. Go to top