Textile Cutting Machine Operator how-to

How to Spread Fabric Without Distortion

Flat spreads cut accurately.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Flat spreads cut accurately. In short: check; align; lay, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check rolls for shading.

  2. Align edges.

  3. Lay without tension.

  4. Smooth each ply.

  5. Count plies.

  6. Weight the spread.

Safety reminders for textile cutting machine operators

  • Wear cut-resistant gloves
  • Use blade guards
  • Lock out to change blades
  • Lift rolls safely

Marker · Spread · Ply · Notch · Bundle · Shading: see the full textile cutting machine operator glossary.

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