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Would it help to put more light on your cutting area? I find that helps me.
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I think a die cut machine would be a big help to you.
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this totally changed how I cut, and store fabric
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoBKOv3Azzw |
Originally Posted by Overlander
(Post 7543386)
It has been a long time since I have visited the board. :) I am struggling with my green cutting mat - having a hard time seeing the lines and being able to cut accurately. Can anyone give me some advice on other colors of mats you may have used. I am thinking a pink/blue 2 sided mat may be what I am looking for. Thanks for your thoughts, Cheers, Barb
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I use a white mat because there is no odor to them, they have thinner lines, and I can see the lines better.
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I bought this one, and just love it..
http://www.havelssewing.com/large-cu...ded-32124.html I really like the white lines against the bright pink..so easy to see everything. It's 2 sides, and a bit thicker than my old Olfa mat, but not brittle. |
I have one that is pink/yellow. It's way easier to see the lines than on the green mats. Good luck, Overlander, finding a mat that works for you. Oh! I also have one that is light gray and that's good, too.
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Originally Posted by Overlander
(Post 7543406)
Sorry, I should have given more info. I use a ruler to cut, not the lines on the mat. It's just that I am having trouble seeing the edge of the fabrics unless they are really light against the green of the cutting mat I own. Mine is green on both sides. I was wondering if anyone has used the pink or whatever other color of mats and how they liked them.
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I too have struggled with my green mat and my small rotating mat that's yellow. I saw a medium sized at in Walmart that is light grey on one side & black on the other side. With the four colors I find I have success with my cutting but will definitely look for the pink & blue mat.
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I only use the lines on the mat to make sure my fabric is lined up straight. I use my ruler to measure and cut with. I was told along time ago that not all mats are accurate. I have a blue, a green and a pink mat and have no problems seeing the lines. Since I don't use them to measure if they did fade I'd use a permanent marker over them.
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