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#23
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,453
your not an idiot! but it does take some practice to cut.. itook a basics class when i first started quilting, and learned alot..
here are some U-Tube shorts on cutting with a rotary cutter, i don't know if it will help, but worth a shot, since we can't be with you!
http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=com.microsoft:en-US&q=how+to+cut+fabric+with+a+rotary+cutter+site:yout ube.com&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=ZC-RS-LaDoHQM7j99PgM&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDIQqwQwAw#
here are some U-Tube shorts on cutting with a rotary cutter, i don't know if it will help, but worth a shot, since we can't be with you!
http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=com.microsoft:en-US&q=how+to+cut+fabric+with+a+rotary+cutter+site:yout ube.com&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=ZC-RS-LaDoHQM7j99PgM&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDIQqwQwAw#
#24
Originally Posted by watterstide
your not an idiot! but it does take some practice to cut.. itook a basics class when i first started quilting, and learned alot..
here are some U-Tube shorts on cutting with a rotary cutter, i don't know if it will help, but worth a shot, since we can't be with you!
http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=com.microsoft:en-US&q=how+to+cut+fabric+with+a+rotary+cutter+site:yout ube.com&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=ZC-RS-LaDoHQM7j99PgM&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDIQqwQwAw#
here are some U-Tube shorts on cutting with a rotary cutter, i don't know if it will help, but worth a shot, since we can't be with you!
http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=com.microsoft:en-US&q=how+to+cut+fabric+with+a+rotary+cutter+site:yout ube.com&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=ZC-RS-LaDoHQM7j99PgM&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDIQqwQwAw#
#26
I just saw a demo of a Martelli cutting mat that really self hear, an ergonomic rotary cutter and a new kind of ruler that is designed to stay in place. They are really expensive, but probably worth the money for me just in the savings for bad cuts and lousy mats.
#27
Originally Posted by ConnieF
soft fuse is wonderful.
When you cut am applique you have traced the shape... now trim the inside of the shape of the SAS so it is just a 1/4 or so.
Then iron to the fabric and cut around the outer lines for the shape... then when you pull off the paper all you have is bonding around the outer edge of the applique... your work will be much softer . Also are you sure you are using the lite sew SAS?
When you cut am applique you have traced the shape... now trim the inside of the shape of the SAS so it is just a 1/4 or so.
Then iron to the fabric and cut around the outer lines for the shape... then when you pull off the paper all you have is bonding around the outer edge of the applique... your work will be much softer . Also are you sure you are using the lite sew SAS?
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: MISSISSIPPI
Posts: 54
The tool advertised on the web site i is for cutting mat boards for picture framing - 69.00 special - the cutter with 2 arms, one cutting and the other a side arm- looks very similar to a cutter I purchased by Fiscars and called Rotary Ruler (cost $70.00 plus shipping) except the Fiscars has only the ruler with cutter. These seem to be hard to find - the first one I saw was in a Wal Mart fabric department for less - but I passed it up thinking I would get one later. (they carry a 12 in. for scrapbooking, etc.). Results - I looked at every Wal Mart I have been in to no avail. I went in on the Fiscars webside, I think, and ordered it. It is 24 inches long with a 45 rotary cutter down the middle. Nice for cutting strips.
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#29
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Paris, Texas
Posts: 170
What size of ruler are you using? Example, you need to cut a six in sq., are you using a 12 1/2 in ruler, or a 6 1/2 or even an 8 1/2 sq ruler. Sometimes you can't control the ruler if it is big and you are cutting a small block. Also I find that the sandpaper circles work well. You can find them at most quilting shops.
#30
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Central Oregon
Posts: 63
After you trace your applique on the Steam-a-Seam, try cutting out the inner portion of the Steam-a-Seam, leaving a 1/4-1/2" to be pressed to the fabric.
I had wrist problems too until I found a suction cup towel bar at Walmart. Works like a charm and is lighter than the one at Harbor Freight.
I had wrist problems too until I found a suction cup towel bar at Walmart. Works like a charm and is lighter than the one at Harbor Freight.
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