Cutting Question
#1
I read somewhere when cutting your fabric using a rotary cutter, if you are right handed to start cutting from the left and vise versa if you are left handed. Why? Does it make a difference? Also when cutting strips do you use your cutting mats marks for the width you want or go by the ruler?
Make sense?
Thanks, Kris
Make sense?
Thanks, Kris
#7
I'm right handed and have been cutting with the bulk to the left and cutting on the right side of the ruler, using the mat lines. But now that I think of it, I think I like the idea of having the bulk on the right and using the ruler lines to measure by. I think I'll give that a try next time I slice.
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I usually measure with my ruler - the fabric that I'm measuring and want to cut off is under the ruler before I cut it off.
I cut from right to left because I am right-hand dominant. Or away from my body.
Occasionally, on small pieces, I can cut the other two directions, but it's awkward for me.
I cut from right to left because I am right-hand dominant. Or away from my body.
Occasionally, on small pieces, I can cut the other two directions, but it's awkward for me.
#9
Originally Posted by KO24
I am right handed and cut with the bulk to my left.
I use rulers not mat lines.
Kirsten
I use rulers not mat lines.
Kirsten
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I actually use two rulers and have the bulk of my fabric to the left. I have my straight edge of fabric then I use one ruler to measure , then butt the second ruller up against the measuring ruler and then cut . So basically the second ruler is used as a straight edge. Does that make sense :roll:
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