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SueSew 06-23-2011 10:03 AM

Does anybody but me among the left-handed find that they have problems with tools/equipment/layout/cutting?

I just bought one and discovered that the OLFA is a right-handed cutter. I have trouble with visual instructions because the wrong hands are in them.

No, after 48 years I am used to right-handed sewing machines! LOL

dr mimi 06-23-2011 10:07 AM

i have purchased a cuter for rt handed but had one for left handed, so the scissors

SharBear 06-23-2011 10:08 AM

Hear, Hear!

Whenever I have taken a class or workshop the reaction is the same "oh, dear, you're left-handed". It's not catchy!

I use the Olfa erganomic cutter and have no problem with it. Many tools now are made either ambidextrious or in right / left handed versions so I don't really have a problem.

It is usually funny when the girls and I get togehter to sew; after I use the ironing board the next person starts to iron left handed and suddenly feels like "something isn't right". And I giggle every time!

dr mimi 06-23-2011 10:15 AM

i do mine both ways but cutting fabrics has to be left handed feel your pain

cjomomma 06-23-2011 10:20 AM

I have adjusted to the right handed world and can work from the right or left. I have a fiskars rotary cutter that can be used either way. Infact most of my tools can be used right or left.

sewmary 06-23-2011 10:29 AM

My cutter can be configured either left or right handed.

I have learned to adjust directions and such.

But do not take away my left-handed scissors. The best thing ever - and I love it when right-handed people pick them up and realize that somtehing isn't right.

montanajan 06-23-2011 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by sewmary
My cutter can be configured either left or right handed.

I have learned to adjust directions and such.

But do not take away my left-handed scissors. The best thing ever - and I love it when right-handed people pick them up and realize that somtehing isn't right.

My thoughts exactly! Right-handed friends/family do not know how uncomfortable scissors can be until they try to cut w/ my left-handed ones. At least 35 years ago Cream of Wheat had a Fiskars scissors offer w/ UPC, so I ordered a full set - large scissors, kitchen scissors, small snippers, etc in left-handed style. Hubby & I are each lefties, so they work well for us - just get them sharpened as necessary - hope they last our lifetime.

oarai 06-23-2011 11:51 AM

Yeah, sometimes it's awkward, being left-handed, but I've learned to adjust for most things. I'm learning to enjoy my left-handed scissors, though.

abdconsultant 06-23-2011 12:02 PM

I'm a lefty, always having issues with rotary cutting and rulers..........................

S D G 06-23-2011 12:38 PM

I don't have any problems. I guess I haven't found any thing that couldn't be used by both hands.


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