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    Old 01-01-2016, 08:32 AM
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    I agree that it sounds like the mask is the most logical solution for you when cutting since you are not bothered by the rest of the process does not affect you. Hardware stores carry them in the paint/stain section as well as the 'big box' stores if they are handier resources for you.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 08:34 AM
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    Oh dust gets to me that way. big time. a mask would help but it's frustrating to have to do that. starch fabric first before cutting. that should help. Good luck.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 08:42 AM
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    I find recently that I start sneezing during the cutting process. But then after that, I have no problems.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 09:19 AM
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    Starching might help contain the dust while you're cutting. I'm sensitive to
    dust but I starch all my fabric and don't seem to have this problem...yet.
    A dust mask as mentioned by others would also help.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 10:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by Monale
    I don't have that problem, but I am thinking that maybe a surgical mask would help? Then your mouth and nose is covered and you won't inhale all those particles.
    that was my suggestion. maybe wash first too.
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    Old 01-02-2016, 05:52 AM
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    Try prewashing - that process removes chemicals and lint that can bother a person
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    Old 01-02-2016, 07:46 AM
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    I prewash all my fabric and dry it before it ever makes it to the sewing room. I use scent free detergent and dryer sheets. The perfume smelling soap and the dust makes me sneeze, and makes a bigger mess out of the project.
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    Old 01-02-2016, 07:54 AM
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    That is another reason I prewash. In the beginning, all I had to do was to move the fabric around. I started prewashing and that made a big difference. But I often sneezed or coughed while just being around the fabric in the store. Also if the fabric is uncovered after prewashing and just happens to get a little dusty without realizing it, that could make a person cough. Maybe before cutting you could just toss it into the dryer for a few minutes with no dryer sheets.
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    Old 01-02-2016, 09:10 AM
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    Either wash it or put it in the dryer for a few minutes on low heat. I have the same problem.
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    Old 01-02-2016, 10:50 AM
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    I have a similar problem, except that instead of sneezing my nose gets stuffed up and sometimes I get headachy. In my case it's all the fabric particles that get into the air during the cutting process. I've also noticed it with sewing, and I think it has to do with the lint from the thread. I starch my fabric, but that doesn't seem to help. Wearing a particle mask does help, but I often get so involved in what I'm doing that I forget to put it on

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