Coping as a left-hander
#32
Okay I know this doesn't have anything to do with quilting, but it does have something to do with. Ring a lefty. Have any of the it her lefties noticed some laundry detergents spouts pours better when you use your right hand. This really gets me!
#33
Okay I know this doesn't have anything to do with quilting, but it does have something to do with. Ring a lefty. Have any of the it her lefties noticed some laundry detergents spouts pours better when you use your right hand. This really gets me!
#36
Originally Posted by trif
I'm also a lefty, the Martelli cutter is the best, you do not have to use their blades you can replace with whatever is on sale. Take your time, it will get easier.
As for the original poster, using any rotary cutter takes some getting used to. It always feels awkward for a while. Except for the Martelli cutter I think pretty much all the other types can be set for left or right handed cutting. Just be sure to cut with the blade against the ruler. Get some throwaway cheap fabric and practice until it becomes natural.
Have fun.
Pati, in Phx
#37
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Originally Posted by Leftie
I am fairly new to patchwork and quilting but very keen to learn. I have my cutting board and rotary cutter but am having difficulties getting to grips with it as a left hander - as usual, everything is produced for right handed people. Any hints please to help me use my new equipment? Many thanks.
#38
I'm a lefty too! I just make sure my rotary cutter has a blade that can be attached to the correct side so I can use it. Often the cutting numbers on my mat go backwards...good for practicing those counting skills.
#39
I'm a lefty too! I just make sure my rotary cutter has a blade that can be attached to the correct side so I can use it. Often the cutting numbers on my mat go backwards...good for practicing those counting skills.
#40
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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I'm a lefty. Someone told me it's a bit weird for quilting - but I'm learning. I was at JoAnns and complaining about my Fiskar rotary cutter because it kept closing on me when I was trying to use it. Someone at the counter immediately asked me if I was left handed! YES. She told me to get a different cutter, which I did and switched the blade. It works fine.
What gives me a hard time is the Easy Angle ruler! I have to literally turn it upside down so I can measure and cut with my left hand. I always have to look at the picture before using this!
What gives me a hard time is the Easy Angle ruler! I have to literally turn it upside down so I can measure and cut with my left hand. I always have to look at the picture before using this!
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