shape cut plus
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 27
I have the Shape Cut, Shape Cut Plus, & Stripology, and mostly use the first two. The Shape Cut I've had for years, and I use it mostly when I'm not making alot of strips and the Plus when I have to cut alot of strips since its 18". I marked both with a nail polish dot at the 2.5" intervals since this is the most frequent cut I make & this makes cutting several strips at once much easier since I can see right away which slots to use. I'll use the Stripology occasionally, but prefer the JT rulers.
#22
I loved the June tailor shape cut until I got the CG stripology and hands down the stripology is much better I have both sizes and love them. To compare them the stripology is so much sturdier than the shape cutter. Thanks to June tailor for creating this kind of ruler cutter but thanks to CG for improving it. I have 2 sizes of shape cuts that I have no use for anymore.
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#25
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
I usually cut 4 layers at a time. When you fold fabric, be careful to have every fold *exactly* parallel to the Shape Cut line. This means all of your cuts will be exactly 90 degrees from the fold. This is important in order not to have bends in the fabric. You can test this out with a piece of paper. Fold the paper, then cut a strip that is not 90 degrees. The further away from 90 degress the cut is, the deeper the bend will be when you unfold the paper. When you cut exactly 90 degrees from the fold (meaning exactly perpendicular to the fold), the unfolded strip will be even. It is pretty easy to line up one fabric fold with the cutting mat; it is more difficult to align 2 folds, as each fold has to be exactly the same distance from the other at every point.
#27
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burke, Va
Posts: 344
Ditto. I use the 12x12 as well. I wore it out (and the stepped on it 🙄 had to replace it. It's smaller but quick and handy to use. Also have the SC pro which is good if your cuts are divisible by 2.5. Easy to store too.
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: St. Louis area
Posts: 212
I love this ruler(?). I bought it more than 20(?) years ago and didn't use it much, if at all. 2 years ago got a bright idea, and pulled it out. I haven't looked back. I want the larger one but can't find it and the cost would make me hesitate if I found it. I see Joann's has the 12" for $40+. I'm not familiar with CG's, and I don't imagine it would be on sale enough for me. I did think if Joann's had it, and a 60% coupon..... My biggest issue besides some slipping, is fitting the blade into the slot at the beginning. Since no one else has mentioned this they may have improved that.
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