Cutting this silk feels like a losing battle.

Every cut I make just unravels more.

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But what if the silk is just bad quality? Derek_ramirez says to use sharp tools, but I've had stuff fall apart with the best shears. Some fabrics are doomed from the start.

derek_ramirez4d ago

Yeah, but that's not really the silk's fault, it's usually the tool or how you're cutting. If you're using normal scissors or a dull blade, it's gonna pull the threads and make a huge mess. You need super sharp fabric shears and don't move the material while you cut. I learned the hard way making a lining, it looked like a cat got to it before I got proper scissors.

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