Possible to Sit & Cut Fabric?
#23
I too have standing leg problems. I have taught myself to cut sitting down for most projects. Even harder was learning to press-iron sitting down. Makes a big difference in how I feel. standing gives you more pressure.
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 1,964
I have a frosted glass topped (3/8" thick glass) expandable dining table that I put up on BED RISERS. It's now just the right height to comfortably cut with my mat and rotary cutters. My back strain is eliminated because I'm not bending over. I can also open this table from 4' to 8' to spread out my quilts for basting. Just one of those lucky yard sale find
#25
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 1,070
With too many problems to mention (!) I do this: I have the banquet type table on risers. That allows me to cut (with a rotary cutter I finally found that does not kill my wrist!) for a time standing up. I have a good quality high chair with a back that I use to cut smaller pieces. I also quilt on this table and use the high chair. I find I can control the quilt better and have less back strain this way. Plus the table is long so quilt is supported.
Even with my spinal stenosis and RA i find it is beneficial to stand up and walk around at least every hour.
Even with my spinal stenosis and RA i find it is beneficial to stand up and walk around at least every hour.
#26
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 159
I have my ironing board set at a comfortable sitting level and use it for cutting-pressing-ironing clothes and since it is right beside my sewing machine all I have to do is swivel my chair around to use it. Very handy except that I tend to sit for long periods of time. Walmart carries a larger ironing board now which makes a good cutting table.
#29
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: altus oklahoma
Posts: 339
when i cut squares the same size i cut the long strips then i sit in the chair with a wooden tv tray with a cutiing mat that fits inside the tray and cut my indvidual sqaures. i cant cut everything that way but it sure helps i have arthritus in my back and it really hurts to stand for long periods for anything. i used to do alot of pressing small pieces that way too but i bought a larger ironing board and it doest let down far enough i think im going to have to replace it. i just cant stand and press for long periods of time either. ive been pressing a few then sewing more then pressing etc.
its really sad cause its a nice ironing board and its a nice size. but i didnt realize til it was too late to return, so ill just have to get another one but ill make do for now. but thats how i sit and cut and used to sit and iron as well.
carla
its really sad cause its a nice ironing board and its a nice size. but i didnt realize til it was too late to return, so ill just have to get another one but ill make do for now. but thats how i sit and cut and used to sit and iron as well.
carla
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