Pinking Blade for Rotary Cutter -45mm
This replaces a regular rotary cutter blade, giving an instant [...]
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What size do you need to cut with the rotary cutter?
The rotary cutter means that you dont have to use templates and here are some simple rules that you can apply throughout your patchwork: On the Flying geese fast no-waste method you just need to add 1 1/4" to the finished size you need for the larger square so for 4" you need 5 1/4" and then 7/8 to the size of the smaller square - so again you are right at 2 7/8 and if you want to enjoy the video on this click here: The other magic numbers for rotary cutting are as follows:
For a plain square you add 1/2" so 4" finished becomes 4 1/2" For a half-square triangle we now add 1" - so cut 5", - and once sewn trim back to be an accurate 4 1/2" before sewing
and for quarter-square triangles we add 1 1/4" (as per the flying geese) and pay attention to the seam allowance we sew!
Rotary cutters
I was wondering if you could tell me which rotary cutters Jennie used in the fabric balls video? My cutter needs replacing and I fancy one of the safety ones which become safe when raising the cutter from the fabric. Answer: I think Jennie was using the Trucut range of rotary cutter which has a groove in it and is best used with its own ruler; however Olfa do both sizes 28mm and 45mm cuttter with a self-closing system, and these are readily available from quilt shops (but if in doubt you can contact Isa@creativequilting.co.uk) Want to see the Fabric Balls video? click here:
How to Change the Rotary cutter blade
Want to know how to change the blade on your rotary cutter, then this video will show you how.www.justhands-on.tv/videos/1/
Rotary cutting Basics by Sarah Ashford
A beginner’s guide to sizes, types, techniques, troubleshooting, mats, rulers, [...]
Rotary Cutting for Beginners with Sallieann Harrison
Rotary cutting allows you to cut several layers of fabric [...]
TASTER: Rotary Сutting for Beginners with Sallieann Harrison
Rotary cutting allows you to cut several layers of fabric [...]
Rotary Cutting Strips, Squares and Rectangles
Valerie shows how to rotary cut strips, squares and rectangles; [...]
TASTER: Rotary Cutting Strips, Squares and Rectangles
Valerie shows how to rotary cut strips, squares and rectangles; [...]
Great Idea for Your Old Rotary Blades from Jennie Rayment
You can use them to cut paper - this is [...]
What rotary cutting equipment should you buy?
This is such a personal choice it's difficult to answer however there are a few things to think about that might help: Are you left handed? If so be sure that the rotary cutter works for you - most work both both right and left handed people but not all. What about the ruler? Well this should be a companion piece to your board - make sure that the ruler works across your board in both directions (i.e.
How to rotary cut strips, squares and rectangles of fabric.
In this video you will see how quickly, and more importantly, accurately you can cut strips of fabric and then turn then into squares and rectangles with the rotary cutter.www.justhands-on.tv/videos/1/
An Introduction to Rotary Cutting Patchwork Equipment
Learn about the basic rotary cutting equipment.
Pineapple Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt
This traditional block has come of age with the help [...]
TASTER: Pineapple Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt
This traditional block has come of age with the help [...]