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Old 11-09-2015, 04:30 AM
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Has any one used an electric material cutter? Does it cut straight? what kind do you use? I had a shoulder operation and I cannot cut my fabric,and I am making a quilt for a wedding shower.
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Old 11-09-2015, 04:33 AM
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I remember my mother having electric scissors many decades ago (60's - 70's). If I remember correctly, they weren't too bad as long as they were sharpened correctly. Not sure that is what you are looking for or if they can even be purchased anymore beyond a thrift shop or yard sale.
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Old 11-09-2015, 06:27 AM
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I know that a friend of mine (lives in another state) is taking her fabric to be cut by her LQS. Is there a friend who can help you?? I don't think there is any way to use an electric cutter to cut straight.
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Old 11-09-2015, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter View Post
I remember my mother having electric scissors many decades ago (60's - 70's). If I remember correctly, they weren't too bad as long as they were sharpened correctly. Not sure that is what you are looking for or if they can even be purchased anymore beyond a thrift shop or yard sale.
I had those, in fact they're still in a box in my sewing room. They worked fine when cutting along a line for a dress pattern. There are lots of cutters available now that might help you, some electric and some not. However if your disability is temporary you might be better off getting a friend to help.
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Old 11-09-2015, 09:28 AM
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Check out the Go Big. It's electric and does all the cutting for you. All you have to do is watch.
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Old 11-09-2015, 09:47 AM
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Hello Everyone, there is a Wonderful Rotary Cutter that all needs to see:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_VB4q4ywI
Go check it out, u will like it, I Sure do! I use it all the time instead of regular rotary cutters (and i've tried all brands)plus I have a Go-Cutter too, this one exceeds beyond anything i've used in all my years of cutting....tnx

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Old 11-09-2015, 02:29 PM
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Hmm, watched the video.....it sure would take getting used to, and does your hand get in the way of seeing where you are going?
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