Safety tips for using the rotary cutter. 1- always use a sharp blade. When the blade gets dull, or you've put a nick in it, you'll use more pressure to make it cut - then slip ups can be disasterous. Remember the blade is as sharp as a scalpel, and a new blade is better than having surgery to repair fingers. 2- Use rulers meant for rotary cutting. Slim rulers allow the blade to ride up over it putting your fingers in jeopardy, 3- use the right rotary cutter for the job. There is a 28mm for tiny curves, the 45 mm is for general use, 65mm is for thicker fabrics or thick layers. 4- allow for the curve of the blade when cutting into corners - stop just shy of the corner so it doesn't over shoot the corner. You'll have to do the finishing with a pair of scissors, or use a ruler meant for corners that will allow you to overshoot the edge by the exact amount you need to cut the corner. and 5- never, NEVER cut towards you. Cut away from you. Don't cut cross-handed. Turn your work , or the mat so that you cut in the right direction.

@broganmckoko

Жыл бұрын

I break several of those rules. But that's unique to me and my arthritic hands. One rule that you forgot is always always always retract the blade when you are finished cutting. If you're going to put down that blade for even a second, retract it. If you don't, you're going to end up bleeding all over your fabric. I've had to learn that rule several times.

@dale3404

Жыл бұрын

@@broganmckoko Or think you’ve picked up the tracing paper wheel when you haven’t. Uhoh. I have picked up the rotary cutter by mistake numerous times, but always caught myself before ruining my fabric.

@sjking1111

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips! I bought one because it was there. I'm a very new sewist and didn't know there were actual steps to using the rotary cutter. It was frustrating, so I felt like I didn't know anything. I'll try your tips!

@helenparker1870

Жыл бұрын

If you get a 6 1/2" by 24" quilting ruler it will have a 45 degree line marked on it that will help to line up bias strips. There are rotary cutters available with handles at right angles to the blade for both left and right handed people if you have hand issues, they make it easier to control. Agree with the rest of the comments about sizes of blades and safety. It is possible to get large mats that will accommodate most pattern pieces. I use a large magnetic whiteboard under my cutting mat and skittle shaped magnets to hold the fabric and paper patterns in place, much quicker and flatter than using pins.

@alisonquinn7143

Жыл бұрын

Great advice thank you 🌹

Buttonhole cutter can be used for a “too small” buttonhole. Just put a small block of wood halfway under the buttonhole with opposite end hanging off Cut and repeat for the other end.

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

😀

I find using a rotary cutter with slippery fabrics works better than scissors because the fabric doesn’t lift like it does with scissors. I teach my students to use the rotary cutter in grade 10 and part of the safety is to never cut towards yourself, always use a safety (thicker) ruler when appropriate like cutting bags from measurements rather than a pattern, always stand when cutting, and always use your pointer finger on the top of the rotary cutter for leverage and to guide the blade/cutting line.

I cut out everything with pattern weights and a rotary cutter. The first time I saw someone doing it, I was shocked. It takes some time, but you can cut out tight areas. It's so much faster and no pins necessary. I do have a mat that is basically the size of two of those mats you have.

@honhi96825

Жыл бұрын

Use a smaller rotary cutter (28mm) for tight areas. It’s much more nimble than a 45 or 60 mm cutter.

@adelechicken6356

Жыл бұрын

My mat is 36 x 60, as is the table I have which folds down to 36x12. I made my own weights with bbs and knit circles. I mostly sew garments. And have a manual sharpener for the blades. Even though I have been sewing for over 60 years, I love learning about new tools and tips. A recent great tool buy are the the clips that replace pins and I use them for many things other than sewing.

Just watched the end of the video -- rotary cutter. Additional thoughts: 1. Use only with an acrylic ruler. 2. Cut while standing. As my first quilting teacher told us regarding pressure: "Cut as if you are cutting through the table". 3. Don't saw back and forth; if you resort to that it means you either have a dull blade or insufficient pressure. 4. Keep out of sight of children. They can be deadly in the hands of a curious child. 5. I teach a "Better Bindings" quilting class. Students are charged $1 donation to Quilts for Kids if they set a blade down with the blade exposed. (Most styles of rotary cutters do have a self-retracting blade.)

@louisejeffries7155

Жыл бұрын

I so agree with your safety comments and rules. My daughter who is now coming up 30yrs gave her self a nasty cut on her figure when she was 3yrs It’s put her of sewing well and truely which is sad While nasty and taking time to heal fortunately the cut wasn’t as bad as I know it could easily have been. These things can really make a mess of little (and big) hands if not used carefully

@hinas_for_life

Жыл бұрын

Yes your tips are good.Always stand stand when you cut and apply pressure and never cut back and forth. Always in

@gillianwhaites5974

Жыл бұрын

Stop before you seriously hurt yourself. You never cut towards yourself and you need a quilting style ruler. Stand at a cutting table protected by a cutting mat. Great for lining up your fabric. Quilting shows show how to safely use a rotary. cutter.

@dcwatashi

Жыл бұрын

Your statement is incorrect regarding the acrylic rulers. I have the Martelli nonslip ruler that is so much better for using a rotary cutter . chances of you going up over the thickness of that ruler are definitely decreased. This ruler is not acrylic

@JasperJanssen

Жыл бұрын

@@dcwatashi yeah, I have a very large metal ruler as well, it’s about twice as thick as acrylic cutting rulers on the cutting side, never mind the body.

You are ising the rottary cutter improperly. You need to be standing. Your weight should be BEHIND the cutter.

@bettyrose1347

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Birds Eye view is the way to cut it easily.

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I will try this next time for sure, which will be easier not trying to film at the same time! 😄

@victoriahannah1633

Жыл бұрын

I have hard time with scissors due to a major injury several years ago. I love my rotary cutter. For Christmas one year I got this device that attaches to it . The device moves back & forth and allows me to do seam allowances . I always make sure I can fit all my pattern pieces on my fabric then I will put what I can on top cut those out then bring up my remaining fabric and cut those out. I will also make sure my remaining fabric is on straight of grain and of course is straightened out & wrinkle free. I will admit going around tight curves can be difficult, but what I do is to just marked out a few spots with friction pins or chalk with my seam allowances. This helps to make sure I keep on track. Blades can also be costly so I have blade sharpener . I also use brand called Somulex which are from Amazon and just as good as the olfa brand. My blade sharpener also came with a small device that has a magnet to pick up blades to make it safer. I use my old blades for cutting paper which makes cutting paper patterns much easier. Yes get a thicker quilting ruler. I hope these tips will be helpful and show how rotary cutter can reduce cutting time for fabric and paper.

@trisgma6000

Жыл бұрын

love ur videos and info but this rotary cutting was scary to watch. lol first time rotary user should probably try a 28mm or 18mm size to cut smaller pieces and also there is a 14mm that has a grip and is more for precision cutting. my biggest prob w rotary cutters is they “run away” and i slice patterns and cut into rulers lol. u seemed flustered with it. definitely get a quilting type ruler(s) and maybe try smaller size cutter. thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight and demo-ing new tools!

@reginaromsey

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. I got a cutter years ago and found it just wouldn’t work for me. At last I got scissors that bounce open after a cut since that is the hard part for me.

The looper threaders are literally my favourite tool and the only reason I don’t cry every time I have to rethread my serger 😂

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

😂 I knew they would someone's life saver!

@suek7086

Жыл бұрын

I have to order some right away because threading my overlocker is an absolute nightmare for me. I sometimes avoid sewing with it because it has come unthreaded.

We use coil-less safety pins a lot in knitting, so you might check under knitting supplies. I also like using them to pin pieces together if storing them for any length of time.

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks for the tip! I wouldn't have thought to look at knitting supplies!

@skatfan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have small coil less pins for my knitting too.

One item that I underestimated but made my life so much easier when sewing is the magnetic pin board. It made everything so easy, instead of pulling and pushing the pins on the pincushion, you just easily pick them up and throw them back on it. Doesn’t seem like much but it definitely makes a difference ! And another one is the hem ruler that you can iron on. I didn’t iron over it yet but just using it to make an uniform hem, such a precious tool! I wouldn’t go back to eyeball my hems :))

@kittyallen5294

Жыл бұрын

A magnetic pin holder is also very useful when you drop pins all over the floor too.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

Жыл бұрын

I keep a round magnet next to my sewing machine for my pins. It is convenient and a time saver.

@mq5276

Жыл бұрын

I haven't mastered the magnetic pin holder yet. I find the pins all bunch together and I have trouble picking up a single pin.

@luciatat4084

Жыл бұрын

@@mq5276 that’s interesting, I am using the oval purple one from prym and I haven’t had this problem. The pins sit beautifully on that one. Maybe it has to do with how the magnets are placed inside; try this one if you can find it. I totally recommend it!

In addition to the other comments about standing instead of sitting; a proper ruler will definitely help with the rotary cutter. It is easy to cut/shave off part of a ruler if it isn’t a quilting one. Speaking from experience, FYI. Also, loosening/tightening the blade can make a difference, but treat the blade like your sewing needles. Replace often as once it goes dull you’ll have all sorts of issues.

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the tips Bree! I will give it a really good try out again, not filming at the same time will make it easier to stand and do it correctly I think! 😀😄

@dees3179

Жыл бұрын

I have a rotary blade sharpener, it’s more than paid for itself.

Evelyn, there are very large cutting mats, but I don’t have one. I have three mats, each three feet in length. I put them end to end on my cutting table, and they work great. They’re also easier to store and can be used individually. Once you get a glove, right type of ruler, and stand up to cut, I believe you’ll fall in love with the rotary cutter.

Also, when cutting, start at the end of the fabric and cut in one smooth motion; don't nibble at it. 🙂 I would never use a rotary cutter to cut out a pattern, but as you found out, they are the best for cutting long straight pieces. (As a quilter, rotary cutters have saved me countless hours.) LOVE your videos!

@broganmckoko

Жыл бұрын

You can absolutely use a rotary cutter to cut out pattern. It's actually easier to go around those curves with a rotary cutter than it is scissors. Have you ever tried it? The only thing rotary cutters don't do well are tiny little nicks like you would see in a complicated collar. Then tiny little scissors work best.

@daxxydog5777

Жыл бұрын

I love a rotary cutter for cutting out knit fabric. Keeps it much neater. I have two mats taped together on a folding table just for pattern cutting.

@bunnypep55

Жыл бұрын

I cut out EVERYTHING with a RC. All patterns are pressed, then cut out with a RC. THEN, they are put on the fabric and the fabric is cut out with the RC. Cutti;ng out the pattern and the fabric is prone to inaccuracy and butchers/ruins tissue patterns and others.

@moniqueleigh

Жыл бұрын

@@daxxydog5777 I also love my RC for cutting things like chiffon & similar fabrics that want to run away from the shears if you look at them cross-ways. :D Last summer, I made a costume for my niece that included several layers of sheers over a muslin base (my niece is a wee bit obsessed with Rose from Titanic & wanted the "swim" dress). The RC was an absolute dream for those loooooooooong pieces that wouldn't have been anywhere near straight (or the same size) had I tried my shears on them.

@meacadwell

Жыл бұрын

I use my rotary cutters (of different sizes) to cut out patterns often. It's easier than using scissors as the fabric doesn't lift up. Give it a try.

Rotary cutters work best with a proper cutting ruler and if you stand up to use it. Sitting down doesn’t give you sufficient downward pressure. They are excellent for straight lines and angles. But I always use fabric scissors for cutting out dressmaking fabric.

@knitterliness

Жыл бұрын

she made me cringe--sitting down to do this is dangerous.

@bcase5328

Жыл бұрын

It is a good idea to wear safety gloves with rotary cutters.

@sheilabennett5429

Жыл бұрын

I agree to stand up and use a thicker ruler, made me cringe .one slip of the cutter and damage hand.i use scissors only for dress making and cutter for quilting,hope this helps....

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jan, I will be trying this next time! 😀

@cindypierce6269

Жыл бұрын

@@julesravvi Also store it flat. Once they get warped or bent they are never the same again.

You can also get the flat head pins that survive ironing, which is nice for fiddly hems and angles.

As someone who quilts and makes clothes, I have learned that I prefer to use my rotary cutter for quilting and bias tapes. I prefer to use my scissors for everything else. People can take the rotary cutter out of my cold dead hands though. I love it so much.

When using the rotary cutter you need to stand up and a proper rotary ruler also helps. I've use the Ulfa cutter, mats and Omnigrid rulers since they came out I love them for quilting and making bias cuts.

It may be somewhere else in comments, but I did not see, so I will add: a SMALLER rotary cutter is better (more agile) for small curves and work with smaller pieces. This video was fun- your facial reaction of startled delight to the buttonhole cutter was priceless and made me giggle. You’re a gem!

The looper threader is my secret weapon… I use it a billion times a session threading my bagmaking industrial sewing machine needle, left to right….so easy… it’s a necessity for me! I ❤ it so much I bought another 2 in case it broke, but it is wayyyyy sturdier than those flimsy silver ones for hand sewing needles.

Definitely use a ruler that doesn't slip. You can get pads to stick to the ruler which helps a lot.

@cazkiwinz4300

11 ай бұрын

Also for smaller square rulers, a small cheap 3M hook in the middle helps for grip too 🤗

Hi Evelyn, Been watching your videos for a while but never left a comment before. I have a comment about the buttonhole cutter tool: If you have a buttonhole cutting tool that is longer than the buttonhole you can use a small wooden base (one usually comes with a kit) or a small piece of hard wood. You lay the fabric with the buttonhole on the edge with the buttonhole half on the wood and the other hanging over the edge. Then you cut one half that is on top, then reverse it and do the same on the other half. Also, I've seen a video where the lady first uses a seam sealant, such as Fray Check on the buttonhole and lets it dry before using the cutting tool and it looks like a great idea! NEXT, The Rotary Cutter: they come in different sizes. For small items, such as a small neck facing piece that you use in this video, would be best with the smaller rotary cutter. The one you are using is the largest or maybe the second largest. Also, I have the one you are using as well as the straighter one and find I have much more control with the straight one so you may want to give that one a try. The larger cutters are for bigger pattern pieces with long lines. For the ruler you need to be standing for leverage. Also start with your weight on the end close to you and gently lift your hand and move it up cooresponding near the area you are zipping by. RULERS: There are rulers that are made specifically for using a rotary cutter and they are thicker and move less. Some come with teeny tiny sandpaper type dots under the ruler that help hold it in place. HAPPY SEWING!

For threading the loopers I use long needles with which beads are threaded. You can just insert them from the front, send them to the back, tackle them there and hoppa the thread is in place, seems easier to me than sending a hook from behind. Greetings, Diana, from the Netherlands

Bravo on trying so many quilting tools. I have to admit watching you use the rotary cutter gave me a lot of anxiety because they are so incredibly sharp and can slip and cut you quicker than you know. Honestly it is probably not a great tool for a dressmaker but it's fabulous and without a doubt necessary for me as a quilter you may also want to consider one of the smaller 18 mm blades for small cuts tight curves etc. With regards to the self-healing Mat there are instructions on how that happens I have a mat that I've had for near 10 years that is still in good shape. The Trick like most things in life is a warm Bath. 😉 Thank you for being such a trooper and giving all these tools a go. Your videos are very enjoyable.

I have to go against the majority of comments that say to stand up while cutting because as a disabled person that makes me irk a little. You can do it while sitted, you just need the table at the right level to have the same angle/pressure as when standing. Just get it done quilts is a super nice youtuber that explains how to do it depending on whether you’re sat or standing and she also had a great number of tips for rottary cutting. Never ever cut towards you, don’t go back and forth that is what damages the mat don’t cut back always forward too. My additional tips as someone fairly new to this as well are: the videos where they go swooosh super fast and everything gets cut out properly rapidly are often fast forwarded. When I started I thought if I didn’t go fast the cutter wouldn’t work but that is actually what wasn’t working for me. I was missing small sections of the line I was cutting. So I tried going verrrry slowly keeping the same pressure/level with my cutting hand and it actually was what made those tools work for me!! I was impressed of the difference it made to take my time to be precise. It’s tempting to go super fast like in the videos but when you’re cutting pattern pieces it’s totally ok and advisable to take all the time u need. Also I was struggling badly with my olfa 45mm bc it works for straight lines sure but all the fiddly curvy pieces, 28mm for SURE. They’re so lightweighted to in comparison to the 45mm I find them super easy to handle.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

Жыл бұрын

Just Get It Done Quilts... Love her. 🙂

@LS-vq2or

Жыл бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k Me too! And I’m not even into quilting I just find her tips about ergonomic sewing spaces and how to cut super useful and she has a comforting vibe to her I find!!

I *love* that buttonhole chisel. It's the only thing I use to open buttonholes with anymore. I really only use my rotary cutter when cutting knits. Because knits get distorted so easily. With wovens, I prefer my shears.

@kikid4093

Жыл бұрын

I adore my buttonhole chisel!!

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

The chisel is the only thing in using now too! 😄

Here's a handy tip. I used a few dabs of rubber cement to mount my cutting mat to my work bench. It keeps it in place and from sliding around without permanently gluing it down.

@saschmidtski

Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip!

@gouachegirl6115

Жыл бұрын

What kind of rubber cement is that? The kind you use for masking paper for watercolour painting?

@BabalonNuit

Жыл бұрын

@@gouachegirl6115 Probably just the regular kind you buy at office supply stores.

@gouachegirl6115

Жыл бұрын

@@BabalonNuit Thanks for your answer!

The special mats are high maintenance. For them to stay reasonably good, it is important to wash and clean them regularly. I have found the mats more suitable for crafts and quilters than for dressmakers. Good work for sharing and enjoy your videos often.

I don't know if you'll see this Evelyn because of how long ago this video was posted, but I just have to say that I am so grateful for you and your channel. I am 16 and have been sewing for somewhere over 2 years now (inconsistently though, so my skills aren't as developed as one might conclude). I am making more of a go of it this time, really being intentional with learning and teaching myself the right and most efficient way of doing things, as much as I can without overwhelming myself. Sewing can really test your patience and so learning how to do things the right way and putting effort into doing that, is important. I love sewing and I don't want frustration and perfectionism to get in the way of that passion any more. I hope that this comment has made sense to you, haha. I appreciate you very much Evelyn. You have such a likeable personality. You have a beautiful day! ❤

@michellem355

10 ай бұрын

I would just like to say, regardless of whether or not Evelyn sees your comment, I did and found it quite inspirational. I have considered myself a beginner to medium level sewer for about 40 years now and have finally learnt to "slow the sew down". We don't have to race to get it done we have to enjoy it while we do it I hope you find the right method for you to continue on your sewing passion. Evelyn's videos are the ones I always go looking for if I am unsure on a method, she has a great way of explaining things.

@pollyandrade2125

10 ай бұрын

@@michellem355 I am so glad to hear that you were inspired by my comment. That means a lot to me. I 100% agree that sewing isn't a race. It's so funny how we get that backward in our heads sometimes. I know (at least for me) that sewing relaxes me in a way, it is a mindful and almost soothing practice, or at least I feel that it should be. And you're right, Evelyn is one of my top favourite sewing youtubers. Her explanations are great. You have a beautiful rest of your day! Happy sewing!! 😊

I am a sucker for a good sewing gadget - big fan of clover. So many times I’ve tried one of their products and had the it’s never occurred to me that this fiddly task could be made easier moment! I like their iron-able ruler for hemming - makes it far less hazardous for my fingers whilst still being accurate.

@louisejeffries7155

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree about the iron-able ruler It’s brilliant I’ve also managed to find clovers iron-able curve guide it is brilliant to particularly for external pockets Both have been Game changers

@user-mv9tt4st9k

Жыл бұрын

I have had quilters tell me "do not cheap out on notions." I always buy Clover, their blades (especially seam rippers) are nice and sharp.

A nice thing about the rotary cutter (that I didn't see in the comments I think) is that you can put the blade on either side! Great for lefties like me! I've gotten used to using scissors with my right hand out of sheer (badump-chh) necessity, but it is really nice to be able to use my dominant hand without hunting down a special version of the tool.

@louisejeffries7155

Жыл бұрын

I’m a lefty too Isn’t life fun when it comes to craft tools I have to admit though I’ve gone back to scissors preferring the precision I get with them - I’ve put that it down to being a lefty

@user-mv9tt4st9k

Жыл бұрын

Ah, the joys of being left-handed. I do like that the rotary cutter is an ambidextrous tool. In the USA, most lefties who learned to use scissors in the 1970s will tell tales of dreaded "green-handled scissors." We learned quickly that the righties blue-handled scissors had sharper blades so many of us grew up scissor cutting with our right hands. That might be your sheer necessity, ha ha.

@lunasmum6869

Жыл бұрын

I've changed mine to being left handed but I still don't get on with any of them. Scissors (true left handed ones of course) for me. When I first started sewing I had to use my mother's upholstery shears to cut out fabric. No left handed scissors in those days and my hands were so painful with the right handed handles and right handed blades though they were very sharp but so heavy!

@bpaulsen6701

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the pain, after cutting for awhile. Having the handle of the scissors dig into your thumb, because the handle is tailored to a right-handed person. No fun! You can't always find left-handed tools. When you can, they're often more expensive. Arrgghh!

@martijn8554

Жыл бұрын

I think you've nailed why, as a leftie, cutting fabric with scissors never worked for me. I saw a rotary cutter once and had to have it. I've never looked back. Especially with stretchy fabrics, I don't understand how you can cut accurately with scissors. Maybe there's a video somewhere 'How to cut accurately with scissors'.

I love my rotary cutter. I find I get a better cut because I don’t need it raise my fabric off my table and it is quicker. I do agree a thicker ruler would keep you more on track, like that tip.

I use a rotary cutter on synthetic fabric to save my Kai scissors from getting dull. The blade on the rotary cutter is easily changed.

The rotary cutter is great specially with silk or slippery fabrics, you also have to practice

Flat head pins! Such a good invention! Yay!

You can also get pinking blades for your rotary cutter. Game changer and time saver.

You can use the flower head pins with a ruler and the rotary cutter. The flat head pins let the ruler lay flat under the ruler.

You cracked me up when you had to thread the overlocker! 🤣🤣 And I think I already have one of those overlocker threaders in my tool kit, which I have never used because I didn't know what it was for !

I usually use a piece of thin wire from an electrical cable to thread my overlocked or sewing machine

Don't feel bad, I have been sewing for nearly 60 years and never used a rotary cutter! I'm going to give it a try.

Hi Evelyn, I use the rotarycutter for many years, just losen the skrew a little when cutting through 1 or 2 layers, you will find it much easyer to cut. Love your video's!

@Evelyn__Wood

Жыл бұрын

Oh great advice thankyou!

You can lock your rotary cutter with the red button while cutting so you do not have to push the black handle continuously. Also you should have your forefinger on top of the rotary cutter so you can control your cuts and the pressure provided.

@douglaspickett5549

Жыл бұрын

Definitely use the red button to lock the blade open when cutting - one less thing to coordinate.

@LS-vq2or

Жыл бұрын

omg thanks for the tip holding that pressure on it hurts my hands so much

Was with a friend who quilts today and the no-coil pins might be more common and easier to find in quilting shops.

I use a smaller, 28 mm, rotary cutter for cutting out patterns.

The rotary cutter is great when you get used to it. I had a few nervous moments when your fingers were near the blade. When i first started with a rotary cutter i cut myself. The blade is viciously sharp and you certainly end up taking much better care of finger placement. On an unrelated topic, that dress behind you on the mannequin is beautiful.

I love using a rotary cutter. It took me a little while to get used to using it at age 72, but it makes cutting fast and easy.

@conniehuston89

Жыл бұрын

Much easier when you get older and have hand/thumb problems.

I have never mastered the art of cutting with a rotary cutter, sadly.

Plus the rotary cutters biggest advantage is the number of layers you can cut at one time. I imagine you found that the unlock button is also the lock button once you have the blade exposed. My only negative experience is when I bumped my finger with the blade; holy cow they are sharp!

Hey Evelyn! I highly recommend using Omnigrid rulers when working with a rotator cutter. They’re my go-to every time I need a straight cut. They’re designed for quilting and quilters in mind. I love how their rulers “grip” fabric giving you more sturdier and firm placement as you cut. You’re able to get those straight cuts without any slipping and needing to realign.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

Жыл бұрын

That is a good tip. I have a June Tailor and a metal yardstick (meter ruler?) that I use.

Hi Evelyn, I just happened onto your page. I've never seen the coil less safety pins, definitely going to have to find some! I used the 28mm rotary cutter for cutting masks and if making the same size I could cut 4 layers at a time. Pay attention to @teresadejong3011 comments, she has mentioned everything that I was going to for safety. As she said: never, NEVER cut towards you. Cut away from you. Don't cut cross-handed. Turn your work , or the mat so that you cut in the right direction. A rotary cutter is an excellent tool for garments besides quilting but you really need to follow the safety rules for them, they are VERY sharpp and can do a lot of damage. ALWAYS put the safety (the red button to lock) on as soon as you finish. If you drop it without the lock on, it could be disasterous. Someone suggested to lock it so you didn't have to hold the black handle while cutting. It's there for a reason, please do not lock it open!

That’s the rotary cutter I use. Best one for sure, no need to remember to close the blade, you let go of it, it closes.😊😊

Love the dress in the back ground!

Usually the buttonhole cutter comes with a little block of wood. So much better than using your cutting mat.

The button cutter looks really good. I think I want one. I love my rotary cutter been using one for a long while. They don’t replace scissors but they do speed up straight cutting. My serger came with threading tools similar to the ones you showed and that was 1990! My poor old serger we’ve been through a lot together and it’s still going

Rotary cutter. Couldn’t live without mine. But! Not as much for garment sewing! Bias strip cutting? Brilliant! Oh! And like has been said before…these babies are SHARP! The fingers are in danger. Be careful. That looper threader

The buttonhole cutter I bought years ago has a small wooden block to use with the cutter. And as for rotary cutters, you need to check out the Martelli ergonomic rotary cutter. They are fabulous!

@lunasmum6869

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I have one of them. Still no good for me!

Coil less safety pins - knitting supply’s Button hole chisel- been thinking about one but have been nervous and not sure if I’d actually use one. Seeing it been used for the first time with such ease helps It seem a lot of people suggest using a piece of leather under them. I use leather from an old wallet under my hole punch/ notch maker Flat pins- wouldn’t be with out them now Overlocker threader- I’ve been using a very small crochet hook and have been looking for a proper set for an age. Just ordered the Husqvarna set so we’ll see. Rotary cutter- had one since 1995 but to be honest I’ve gone back to scissors for fabric’s As a lefty I prefer the precision I get with my lefty scissors. But I wouldn’t be with out my cutting mats. They sits on my desk all the time. Just looked at Gemmas shop and there is a darning mushroom- not cheap but yippee Great and informative video as alway Thank you

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Oh how funny. Lefty here, as well. I use right-handed scissors (I was a casualty of the "green handled scissors" in elementary school--USA). I use the rotary cutter with my left hand. A piece of thick-grained leather under a chisel blade is a great idea--I have used a straight X-Acto blade for slicing buttonholes.

I would TOTALLY recommend using a thicker ruler or a metal ruler to use with your rotary blade since you’re starting out. I speak from experience and having injured multiple valuable plastic and flexible rulers I cherished. Even now, after many years of using it, I still prefer having a thicker ruler as a guarantee that I won’t injure the ruler or myself :)

@tina8513

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After ruining plastic and wooden rulers, I now have a metal one !

@dawnmoriarty9347

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I use a metal yardstick

The rotary scissor works best if you're standing.

You need a 5 min lesson from a quilter on how to use the rotary cutter. I went grey watching you!

I’m just getting back into sewing after many decades of not. Being older I’m looking for items that hopefully will make things easier. I got the flat head pins because they are longer and easier to handle with arthritic hands than shorter ones. I don’t know exactly how I did this, but in sewing a seam I sewed right through the head and attached it to the garment. Needed to clip the threads to get it off. Also, the heads are very pale colored and tend to not be all that visible to my eyes. But this is just me.

Knitters use tiny coiless safety pins that sort of look like bulbs, so if you search bulb pins that may be what you want, or look in the needlework section of your craft store.

In clothes making rotary cutters are good for cutting bias tape, straps, belting, shortening the bottoms of garments, generally longer straight cuts. I am amazed some people use them to cut all pattern pieces. I feel it’s risky getting around curves and such. You definitely need a thick, firm ruler. There are handles you can get that suction on to a good sized ruler for safety, then you have a nifty tool ready to go and safer!

The rotary cutter plus quilter ruler equals yards and yards of bias tape or piping strips. Nice straight lines.

I use flat-head pins when quilting. You can lay a ruler on top of them and the ruler won't rock as it would with a round head.

There are adhesive dots that you can put on the rulers in order to keep them in place better. A must have, trust me. There are all sorts of different ones out there

Great sewing tools and tutorial

To add to the comments about standing to use the rotary cutter: As an artist, this is a huge difference in drawing or tracing shapes. You're used to the method most of us in the European diaspora use to write, where you often stabilize your elbow and mostly move from your forearm or wrist. Standing, you move your whole arm. You can gain as much control moving your whole arm, but you can't get as much smooth gesture with a more immobilized arm, so it can be worth it to switch. But it does take time and practice. Moving your whole arm is good for complex shapes you want to draw or cut smoothly, but you'd have to practice. Only you can judge if practicing is worth your time. I can cut pants on my mat, no problem. You can get them pretty big, if you want. AFAIK, people use mats and rotary cutters because they're generally faster, in part because you can use weights instead of pins, and they generally make smooth, continuous cuts easier. I think they're more associated with fast clothing production than quilting or bias tape, but I could be entirely biased by what kind of content I watch. I do know that where scissors would need more, smaller cuts in tight curves, rotary cutters' performance is constant until their diameter is an issue.

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I no longer sew garments -- I am a quilter now. Flat-headed pins are known as "flower pins". I have numbered some 1-15 with a fine-point marker. I pin them into strips or sections of a quilt in order to keep them in order as I sew. Numbered flower pins are available online but self-labeled are better because they inevitably get bent or lost. (And no one needs 50 or 100.) Overall invaluable!

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I love the visibility of the flathead pins!

some of these tools are things I asosciate with quilting, such as flat headed pins, rotary cutters, and coilless safety pins

Try an 18mm rotary cutter. You also get pinking blades for the rotary cutter. Game changer x

I have all of those things, use them and love them.

Really great and fun to try something new! I have not used flat head pins or serger looper but appreciate seeing how they can be beneficial.

I use a rotary cutter and because I was using a thin ruler and not my 23x5 ruler , my cutter jumped the ruler and sliced a portion of my index off ( yes I have a pointy finger now ) sooo I’ve bought gloves to use now .. but I am also much slower when I cut and alllllways use a large ruler and keep my fingers tucked !!!! I’m intrigued by the button hole cutter !

@user-mv9tt4st9k

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Oh my goodness! That is my private rotary cutter nightmare. 😬

Coil-less safety pins are the only thing I never heard of (okay, the specific threaders for overlockers too, but I don't use overlockers, so that never came up in my sewing live). Usually I just add a small bead to the safety pin before piercing the fabric, that blocks the beginning of the coil quite sufficiently I find.

YASSS!!! I just got a rotary cutter for the first time and it is LIFE CHANGING.

I always use a 28mm rotary cutter to get round the collars and armscyes. I bought my first self-healing mat from art supplies in the 1990s, because I hated the green they came in in those days. The beauty of the rotary cutter: no pinning the pattern to the fabric (unless it is really wobbly) just use weights. I cut on the floor, I’m with Rhonda478, sitting down may not word as well for rotary cutting. I had to contend with an irregular wood floor so the cutting mat was a life saver for me. When I was looking for an overlocker I soon saw I would need one of the expensive air-threading ones or I would not use the machine. They have been on the market for so long now, you can get a second hand one if price is the issue.

You’re such a good teacher I love your videos. I hope one day you do about about the different lengths of stitch and what are good for. ❤🎉

Thank you for sharing! I will check out the coilless safety pins and buttonholes too!

It took me forever to try a rotary cutter, as i am a bit of a klutz and was afraid of cutting myself. I now use the rotary cutter for cutting out bias strips and for quilting. I found that a metal meter stick is the perfect straight edge for using the rotary. It has a bit of weight to it which helps in holding the fabric. Now that I have had some experience, I have purchased a smaller cutter that works well on curves. I do now use rotary cutters for patterns, but will never give up my shears. I am all for finding and using tools that make my task easier and the results more accurate. Happy Sewing!

Def fun trying new things. I've done a lot of bags w/heavy outdoor fabric etc. Straight lines etc - Love the rotary cutter for that. Getting into clothing and I look forward to finally using my cutting shears for that. I think the rotary cutter would be more difficult with the curves etc.

Rotary cutting, requires you to be standing for ergonomics and effective cutting. Small or tight pattern pieces require a smaller blade to be effective. You definitely need a quilting ruler when using a rotary cutter. That said I still love my Kai shears. Threading over lockers, I solved this by buying a self threading overlocker - it’s expensive but I love it and more to the point, actually use it! I’ve used flat headed pins for a while now. A word of caution, they are not suitable for fine fabrics- I tend to use pattern weights and on occasion I have used magic tape, the type does not damage paper patterns or fabric.

The needle threader pull through from back and pull through, so much easier

Bias binding with the rotary cutter is a breeze 😊

I've had the same problem with rotary cutters. However, it got better when I got a fresh blade. I also learned to push harder than expected.

I love my buttonhole cutter. It came with a tiny, thick cutting mat that keeps me from having to leave my sewing machine to go to my big mat. 💗 For small pattern pieces, I use a 28mm Kai rotary cutter which is so much easier to maneuver than the 45mm. Oh my goodness, I’m going to be on the lookout for the coiless safety pins and the overlocker needle threaders! They’re genius! 🤩 Thanks for trying out these tools for us.

@louisejeffries7155

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What make of button hole cutter and mat do you have please

@BabalonNuit

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Somebody mentioned that knitters use those coil-less safety pins, so you can also look around for them in the "knitting" section of stores.

I tried the Olfa rotary cutter for the first time a week ago and I’m never going back. I’m not good enough to cut curves yet, but being able to cut a straight line through 10 layers of cotton is completely underrated 💚

@deedeedussard

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You can get small ones that are great for small details and curves I use one for making bras

I just started to learn to sew a few months ago and just got the rotary cutter a few weeks ago and absolutely love it so far. I haven't gotten far enough in learning where I'm making a lot of detailed cuts and sharp turns though.

I love my rotary cutter and mat. I love your videos. Keep them coming.☺️

Love your videos so much! I hope you do a thrifting haul soon. Also, totally switching to coil-less safety pins!!

The disadvantage of rotary cutter blades is that they dull quickly and you have to use more force than you think. In most cases I stick to my scissors, which don't get dull that quickly. The blades are a cost factor that should not be neglected in the long run.

Love the coil less safety pins.

Thank you I have just purchased. So I know it will be handy for bio strips.😍🇦🇺

I get my best cuts using a combo of the rotary cutter and scissors. I cut the bulk out with the rotary and then get the sharp corners and details with the scissors that give me more control. I still don't have a good cutting mat so I find myself using the cutting board from my kitchen and it's not ideal at all.

I make bags and a rotary cutter and ruler is definitely the way to go - amazing. But for garment cutting? I don't think it would be better. Flat head pins are fabulous when using a ruler and rotary cutter - the ball pins make the ruler unstable but the flat headed ones allow the ruler to sit flat.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

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I, too, use my rotary cutter for straight cuts on projects like zipper pouches.

@queenslanddiva

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@@user-mv9tt4st9k love me a zipper pouch!

I normally use my shears but the rotary cutter comes in handy when making bias tape.

Great products to try! I especially like the coil-less safety pins and the button hole chisel. Had I known earlier the purpose of the button hole maker tool, I would have asked my mom for hers when she stopped sewing. That’s so precise. Thank you for sharing! Watching you use a rotary cutter had me on pins and needles because I didn’t want to see you hurt from misuse. It’s definitely something to watch Karen Brown’s ‘Just get it done’ video on the proper way to use a rotary cutter or at least the manufacturer video. I have only used the large rotary blade cutter for straight fabric cuts for quilts but I may consider using my smaller diameter rotary blade cutter for curved pattern pieces.

I like the Olfa ruler. It has a lip to put at the edge of the rotary mat.

Flat headed pins sounds like a dream. I started sewing with just a few of them small metal pins with tiny heads that seem to come free with little sewing kits. Now I have four different styles of pins so this will make it five, that said they all have a purpose and I do use them differently depending on what I am making. Coil-less safety pins! hmm will have to consider them, maybe.

My new favorite sewing tool is a small metal doo dad that I use to make bias tape.

@lynnshepard7485

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Have you seen that Singer has relaunched their automatic bias maker? It’s on sale this weekend. A lifesaver if you make lots of bias tape.

@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221

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@@lynnshepard7485 how much is it? The one I purchased was $10.

@lynnshepard7485

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@@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221 I haven’t looked yet. I watched Lindsey from Inside The Hem’s KZread gift video. She has a coupon code for it, too, but she didn’t say the cost. I have a set, probable like yours. The one she showed is a small machine you feed the fabric into, sort of like our bias feeders. The machine does the folding and ironing.

@lynnshepard7485

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@@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221 I just looked on Amazon. It’s $176.99. Way too pricey for me unless I get into the business of making binding tape. 😂 Don’t plan to do that!

A smaller cutter is what you need for tight and small areas. The smallest is 28mm and it’s very nimble around curves. I use my 45mm and 28mm to cut pattern pieces.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

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I relegated my 28mm Olfa rotary cutter to the papercraft tools, and keep the 45mm and 60mm cutters with my sewing. 😉

@jojosewist8921

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Honhi96825 they make 18mm and even 14mm cutters,