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08-16-2009, 07:20 AM

#31

LindaR

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Originally Posted by Dingle

I read somewhere when cutting your fabric using a rotary cutter, if you are right handed to start cutting from the left and vise versa if you are left handed. Why? Does it make a difference? Also when cutting strips do you use your cutting mats marks for the width you want or go by the ruler?
Make sense?

Thanks, Kris

by the ruler always...I've seen people line fabric on the lines of the mat and then cut....lining their ruler on the horizonal lines on the mat....I can't imagine its too accurate????

08-16-2009, 08:08 AM

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SharonC

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Right handed, bulk to the Right.
I also use the ruler (same ruler for a complete project)...just in case they are slightly off.

08-16-2009, 09:33 AM

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Boston1954

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I have always used a ruler, but my sister says my pieces are different from hers. I cut off the selvage with my left hand and cut the strips with my right.