Linen or art print blinds are cut upon a large flat table, using a long straightedge and marking awl. Equal width at top and bottom can he secured by folding the stuff so as to prick b:>th at once; squaring must either be done by a large square working on a trued edge of board or by folding the blind (when made parallel i edge to edge and pricking through. Lines are made with a marking awl, and for cutting some use shears, others a knife and straightedge. Whenever possible, cut off the selvedges. Blind cloths vary in width; prints are made in every 6 in. from 3 i in. to 60in.; unions in almost every 2in. in saleable width-.