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Has anyone tried to cut their cutting mat smaller?

Has anyone tried to cut their cutting mat smaller?

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Old 08-15-2011, 08:10 PM
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Old 08-15-2011, 08:55 PM
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I used my Cutco kitchen shears to cut a mat that was damaged, the worked great, and now I have several smaller mats that I can take to class, and one next to my sewing machine :thumbup:
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:22 AM
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I used my Pampered Chef kitchen shears.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:29 AM
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When my cutting mats get worn out (esp. before I started using self-healing mats), I cut them up to use in the bottom of my handbags.
I cut mine using an old box cutter (new blade) and an old metal drafting ruler.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by acesgame
I have two 24 by 36 mats, a June Taylor and a Martelli. Unfortunately, they have a 1 inch border and my tables are 24 inches deep. I don't know how to cut them. Any Ideas?
I'd buy a new table :roll: :lol: :roll: :lol:
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:37 AM
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Almost embarrased to admit......but I used a table saw. Figured it would be much easier on my hands - not to mention quicker....lol.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:42 AM
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I use a bandsaw to cut mine for the bottoms of bags
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:46 AM
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I did cut one to match the width of my Bernina sewing table. (the size is handy because it also fits into my wheel-around sewing machine suitcase - or whatever it's called!) You have to use good strong scissors! I used my Swissors.
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my husband cuts mine on the table saw. cut up the good parts for smaller mats works great.
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Old 08-16-2011, 04:22 AM
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I use kitchen shears many times and they've worked well.
Whenever I buy a new mat, I cut the old one to fill needs in the studio - My favorite are the 14"x16" strips taped to the tables right next to my sewing machine and my embroidery machine for quick little cuts while I'm sewing.
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