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Possible to Sit & Cut Fabric?

Old 05-18-2012, 03:22 PM
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I often cut or pin baste on my center island or kitchen counter. However the best purchase I've made in a long time is my cutting table. Just the right height!
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Old 05-18-2012, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt View Post
What about using a bar stool to sit on.. I have one that I use from time to time when im cutting lil bits..
That's exactly what I have at my cutting table in my sewing room & it works like a charm!!! I've also sat on the couch & used the coffee table when I only had small stuff to cut but I prefer my bar stool.
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Old 05-19-2012, 03:26 AM
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Get an Accuquilt Go and you can sit all you want.
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Old 05-19-2012, 04:27 AM
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Whatever works for you is the correct way to cut.
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Old 05-19-2012, 04:33 AM
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Sitting is fine, as long as you are sitting high enough that the table is lower than your elbows.

And I agree, 3 hours is WAAAAAY too long to be cutting, even sitting. You need to take breaks for stretching.
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Old 05-19-2012, 04:44 AM
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I also have a bar stool and cut at my "cutting table" while sitting
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Old 05-19-2012, 05:40 AM
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I never stand....I sit for everything.
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Old 05-19-2012, 06:04 AM
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I have to stand to cut, but I put those bed-risers under the legs of my table, and that has really helped my back a lot!
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Old 05-19-2012, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Pattia View Post
I have a small adjustable table that we bought at someplace like Office Depot or Staples or maybe Costco. I has just enough table top to put a med cutting matt on and comfortably cut while sitting on my couch. I has various levels that the height can be adjusted to. It works great.
I got an adjustable table like they use for feeding patients as hospitals (slides over the bed) and with a little backing, mounted my 24x36 cutting mat to it with a couple of "C" clamps. That way, I can adjust to any height, sitting, standing at various levels, and it rolls to wherever I want it.

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Old 05-19-2012, 06:35 AM
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I cut most of my small pieces sitting down. Large cuts and many multiple layers-standing up.
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