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A friend of mine cuts with her right or left hand. She teaches quilting, and can't be running to the far side of the table to do cutting in front of students.
I have tried cutting with my left hand, using only fabric that is not so important. If I make a mistake on that, I won't care. Trouble is, I don't have enough opportunities to do the practicing, and I am still afraid to try it on my good stuff. Also sometimes I'm just lazy. It's so much easier to just do it with my right hand.
I sometimes do this, too. The Olfa rotary cutter that converts from right hand to left hand use with a push of the tab is great.Originally Posted by maviskw
I haven't read everyone's answers -- but here's my view: It's according to table space and size of the project. I just trimmed a 108" wide backing and had to cut from right to left (horizontal?). Usually I cut vertical -- from my belly to the top of the table.
If you go to www.youtube.com and type in "how to use a rotary cutter", you'll find a ton of videos on how to cut.Have fun!
Dee
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." by George Bernard Shaw
I had to think which way I cut....I couldn't control it if i pushed the cutter away from me. I pull the cutter towards me - from the top to the bottom. I also generally cut across the width of the fabric.
I think you need to practice and see which one feels more comfortable for you.
my name is becca and i'm a quilt-a-holic :-)
for some reason i like to cut on an angle away from my body.i agree with whoever said , as long as it's away from your body you're ok. some people can cut with either hand. i've tried it, and i can't. strictly right handed.
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