I tried one and it didn't work so I returned it. Sounds like a good idea but I could never adjusted the way it was suppose to be and the fabric won't go in straight.

My friend tried that and it doesn't work she still hates hers

wow I sure am glad I read about this first -I WAS thinking of buying one ..

I use to have one, and also took mine back as they did not cut exactly the same width the entire strip. I being a newbie cut my strips faster and better.. so thats not saying much for the machine. lol We have a friend who is an excellent quilter, and works at Joann's. she does not like this machine either, but she does like the bias one lots.

I have one of these, they are like everything new I have tryed there is a learning curve, the fabric should be starched and I had to learn th feed the fabric through strait, it does not feed the fabric through automaticaly, Just my 2 cents.

I got both this and one of the other machines. I could not get this one to cut a straight strip which is the purpose and the other one wouldn't work either. I took both of them back to joann's and I haven't missed them since.

I think a lot of us are drawn to new things - I know I am. I kept looking at this and just couldn't figure out how you could get straight cuts on it - the bed doesn't seem long enough to give you good support and guide. After reading here, think I'll just keep using my rotary and ruler. There will be more goodies out there. This board is so wonderful with its information.

Marysewfun

Does anyone know of a moderate priced cutter like this that work?

Hi I had one of these and just sent it back to sew for less where i bought it.

I couldn't cut more than one piece of fabric at once and it was hard to manuver with out sliding over ond off the sm platform..I just explained that it wasn't what I expected. I just ordered fabric from them to replace the cost of the machine. I wish you better luck with yours. Dawn

My wonderful husband bought me one and even made me the extension table for it. I cannot get the fabric to run through it evenly. You will not the picture on the box has a strip that is being cut into a smaller strip. This might work but I was cutting strips from wider fabric. I wish I could take it back but so much time has lapsed and I would never want my husband to think I was not grateful. My sister has since bought me the Accuquilt GO! which works wonderful. It is a lot more expensive, but worth it in my book.

I got one and returned it the same day. It was like cutting fabric with my "paper" rotary cutter.

I too brought one at Wal-Mart and could not get it to cut the fabric in a straight line, no matter how narrow the strip of fabric, so I returned it and got my money back. :( I understand there is a more expensive version of this cutter that might work better.

And Spanish.

yes I bought one last nov and worked with it 2 weeks. I could not make it work right.I took it back to JoAnns. They couldn't make it cut evenly either and gave my money back.

I have one and have tried it different times, It doesn't do what it says it is supposed to do, Mine is sitting in the closet, I would take it back if I were you, knowing how it doesn't work!

This machine is for crafts, not so much for quilting. It does what it's suppose to do which is to cut strips of fabric. I use it for string quilting and it works fine for that! I don't have the patience to get accurate cut jelly roll strips. I haven't changed the blade since I bought it and it is still sharp. I bought it at a quilt shop when it first came available. I think it had a better quality blade then now. My DGD uses it to cut strips for wrapping headbands and bangles. It does have it's uses.

I have one of these cutters and I do not like it. It is hard to get a stright cut with it.

I bought one at Joann's last year. I took it home and, before I even got it out of the box, DH said, "Why don't you buy an Accuquilt Go?" He didn't have to ask me twice! I ordered the Go and took the Simplicity cutter back for a refund. I will be interested to know how you like it.

Simplicity cutter
 

I hope you can get yours to work. I have one and hate it. I s hould have returned it and got my money back. I couldn't get it to cut straight.......IT was just a mess. I thought it would be wonderful especially cutting 21/2" strips. What a joke. It weaved and wobbled so badly I had to use the strips I made in my mile a minute quite..certainly couldn't use it for anything else. Maybe you can get yours to work correctly. hugs joycet

I bought one, and took it back within an hour. It wouldn't cut the fabric at all. I asked them to demo it for me and it wouldn't even work for the lady that was trying to show me. Not worth the money.

I would hesitate before buying anything that brand....but that's just me. :)

I had the same problems until I started ironing freezer paper to the back of my fabric. It works fine with this method. The stiffness the freezer paper provides makes all the difference.

have fun with your new machine, let us know if you like it

What a great idea! I would have never thought of it but it sure makes sense. I have severe arthritis in my hands and cutting with a rotary cutter is painful. I do it all the time, but I even have pain while I am typing. Thanks again for the innovative clue.

Too bad you didn't ask BEFORE buying it. It is a waste of money for sure. No matter how careful and slow that you go the strips are never straight. Ok for some things as mentioned before but for jelly rolls or any strip that must be straight it is just hopeless. I had one for a couple of months and practiced and practiced and it just would never cut the strips perfectly straight. Surprised they haven't taken it off the market. SewinSue

I've looked at this but didn't like the fact that you could only go up to 2-3/4" strip. I have the Go! cutter and have dies for 1" up to 3" now.

That's strange and I only did 4 practice strips and it was cutting so good I know I can make it work for me. And, with the freezer paper clue, I am really excited about this machine. I will be able to make all the strips I need. I am glad I bought it. I don't like to give up on anything if I think I can make it work. IMHO. However, you do have to adjust the tension tighter than you would normally think. The instructions tell you it cuts by pressure not sharpness which would eliminate the necessity for new blades. And, with Wal Mart's return policy, there was not a problem with trying it out and then returning it if it didn't work. But I think I will keep it.

I have a friend that has this brand and doesn't like it at all. I have accuquilt and does another friend and we both love ours. If you watch Hancock and JoAnns has them on sale. Also the web site has them on sale. I ordered mine on the web and received a letter to get a per cent off my next order and also buy one get one free. So try checking on their web site

Save your money on the strip cutter, have two and neather one works, If I could have sent them back I would have.
Pat from S. C.

returned mine. wasn't worth the money...

I'm thinking...... Is it worth the trouble? Don't you have to cut your fabric into strips anyway to feed them through it?

I bought one and didn't have any luck so went and bought more blades!? Hare it...didn't realize you could take them back? I would not suggest this product!

I think that since you have to cut strips to feed through the machine you aren't really saving yourself from the rotary cutter. I think it might be good if you sew from squares,shapes,ect. it would be more time and body part savings. Most of my sewing is done from strip sewing.

I did not have to cut the material into strips. I just fed the material (1/2 yard) thru the machine until all the strips were done.

Actually those of us in the U.S. who are French also enjoyed reading it as well I sure in Canada, Quebec area. :-)

I know of a couple ladies around here who have one and seem to like it.

I don't have one of these either, did buy the bobbin winder...but alas it doesn't work with Viking bobbins! what a waste of money.

I have one and belive me it is not worth the money and headache ---- it does not cut stright -- does not fail to tear up fabric --- and is just over all junk !!! The idea it great needs to go back to the drawing board.

I had heard about this cutter. That is why I saved my pennies and purchased an Accuquilt Go.