okie2tx

I need to cut out 168 seven inch circles for a quilt. I don't have access to an acuquilt cutter but would like to use some kind of circle cutter such as a Truecut 360 circle cutter. Would it be worth it to buy one? What experience have you had with a cutter?

quiltsRfun

I haven't used that cutter. When I cut circles for my denim cathedral Windows quilt I used a circle template by June Tailor. However it might not be the size you need. There are also several circle cut rulers available that have various sizes. The ones I've seen cut half or quarter circles from folded fabric so that might be hard to do with denim.

osewme

I have an Olfa circular cutter that a friend gave to me. It's o.k. but I've yet to master it. It could be that I need to change the blade. It's a bit awkward using & even the video that shows how to use it says it takes some time getting the hang of it. Not sure how it would do with denim.

PaperPrincess

I could never get the hang of it. I got it free from a friend who also tried & was not successful. The fabric bunched and the cut was never even. I would order an acrylic circle template or go to the salvation army and get a plate the correct size and use a 28MM rotary cutter. Take your time. I don't think you are going to be able to cut more than 2 layers of denim at a time.

Prism99

Here is a link to a Youtube video that shows how to use the Olfa circle cutter on denim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_hKEDmxQwM

I think part of the trick is to use basting spray on the mat so the denim doesn't move while you are cutting.

meyert

I don't have one because I am afraid that I would waste a lot of fabric using one. I made 2 denim circle quilts and cut all of the circles by hand. 306 circles on each quilt...

I used a circle template and marked the jeans and cut them out with a scissors with a spring. I was not in a rush just marked and cut while I watched tv. I could get the most of my jeans material

good luck I like how the circle quilts turn out

BETTY62

Wow, that's a lot of circles! I have the Easy Circle Cut by Sharon Hultgren which I love. It is easy to use and makes perfect circles with little effort. It is a grid type cutter/tool made to be used with a small rotary cutter. It is designed to be used to make circles from 2 inch finished circles to 10 finished circles. I bought mine at Walmart several months ago. They can also be purchased on-line for less than $20.

okie2tx

Thanks everybody for your suggestions and experiences. This board is the best!!

twinkie

I also have a June Tailor circle template and am pleased with it. I use the small rotary cutter with it.

meanmom

I also have the olga circle cut rotary cutter. I have never been happy with how it works. I have had the best success when I layered only about 3 pieces of fabric and put a piece of paper on top. I use loose leaf paper. I does dull the blade some. Not sure about denim. Some of the LQS here will let you use their acquit cutter for a small fee.
What are you making with all of the denim circles? I have a bunch of denim and haven't decided what to make with it.