Rotary cutting machine,
#1
I hate cutting a large amount of strips by hand (scissors or rotary cutter). I am now thinking of purchasing a fabric cutting machine, Any ideas, Need one that will cut at least 4 inch strips. What do you think of these machines and why? What do you recommend and why? Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
#3
Me too, I am not good at cutting with a rotary cutter and hand gets to cramping after a long time of cutting with scissors.
I am making a Bargello quilt and there is a lot of strip cutting and I think that these machines would come in real handy for this.
I am making a Bargello quilt and there is a lot of strip cutting and I think that these machines would come in real handy for this.
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There have been numerous posts on this topic. Do a search on the brand name you are interested in. Usually folks with other brands will also chime in so you will get other opinions. the search hotspot is at the top of the screen.
#6
Originally Posted by rivka
I've been tempted as well, but they are sooo expensive. I just can't justify the price.
#7
Originally Posted by sobaboo
I hate cutting a large amount of strips by hand (scissors or rotary cutter). I am now thinking of purchasing a fabric cutting machine, Any ideas, Need one that will cut at least 4 inch strips. What do you think of these machines and why? What do you recommend and why? Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I did get the Simplicity cutting machine ... more for binding as it won't do strips too wide. I found I didn't like it and would like it to have another home than mine!
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Since no one is saying anything; let me say that I love, love, love my accuquilt go. It's really helped me get organized and there are so many different designs besides just doing the strips and squares. If you ever plan on getting EQ7; they have alot of free designs to download into it and use to design quilts. The company has excellent customer service and guarantee thier product; no questions asked. I've had dies replaced before they even got the one from me; and I didn't buy them on line I went to a store but you can return them either place. Not electric so you can set it up anywhere to cut. I've seen them on sale alot lately for 199; way less than I paid.
#9
I have the Simplicity Rotary Cutting machine. While I don't hate it, I don't love it either. I know I need to take more time to practice, but hate wasting the fabric just to cut strips. :lol:
I had to do alot of fine tuning just to get it to cut the fabric strips, it helped to starch the fabric. My foot pedal seems to be in 'race' mode it is very touchy. I am sure with more practice I will get better at controlling the fabric as it is fed thru the machine. My strips were definitely NOT accurate and I had to be cut new ones.... with my rotary cutter. :(
So admittedly it is partly my fault but I do think the machine itself could undergo some fine tuning and then perhaps re-marketed. This is JMHO.. .
I had to do alot of fine tuning just to get it to cut the fabric strips, it helped to starch the fabric. My foot pedal seems to be in 'race' mode it is very touchy. I am sure with more practice I will get better at controlling the fabric as it is fed thru the machine. My strips were definitely NOT accurate and I had to be cut new ones.... with my rotary cutter. :(
So admittedly it is partly my fault but I do think the machine itself could undergo some fine tuning and then perhaps re-marketed. This is JMHO.. .
#10
I have the Alto Quilt Cut 2, the Accucut Go and the Go Baby. I use them all. I also use the June Taylor Shape Cut just as much as those three. If one doesn't cut like I want I cut on the others. I do prefer the Accuquilt Go the best.
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