45mm vs 60mm?
#41
I have four: 60, 45, 28, 18. The 60 I use for batting and lots o' layers. The 45 I use most b/c it has the ergo handle, cuts most everything just fine, and the blades are cheaper than the 60s. The 28 I use for small cuts, like those Marti Michell templates, and geting just one square out of a large-ish scrap. The 18 I bought b/c the LQS promoted it for cutting the Marti Michell templates but it really only does 1-2 layers well and dulls quickly so I hardly ever use it.
#42
Originally Posted by amma
I use both, I prefer my 45mm for cutting 4 layers and the 60 for cutting more layers and heavier fabrics :D:D:D
#43
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
I have the 28mm,45mm and 60mm. I bought the 60mm cutter when I took a class for the wonky 9 patch(stack and slash method). I needed to cut 9 layers at a time.
I use the 45mm cutter for smaller cutting jobs, such as when I'm cutting half square triangles after sewing from squares.
I use the 28mm when I'm cutting circles or drunkard's path
patches.
Another Sharon
I use the 45mm cutter for smaller cutting jobs, such as when I'm cutting half square triangles after sewing from squares.
I use the 28mm when I'm cutting circles or drunkard's path
patches.
Another Sharon
#45
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 339
I have all three sizes. I only use the smallest one on curves or tight cuts. I do use the 45mm the most, but I use the 60mm for thickest cuts. I use my 45 to cut out clothing patterns too. For me it's much faster. I've been using them since they became available. I've been sewing for over 50 years. Jan
#48
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 876
I have a 60, 45,28 and i Think a 15. Use them all for different projects. The 60 I just got so haven't used it much yet - just for large blocks - faster. The smaller ones I have at my machines for cutting the dog ears or for very small blocks.
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