Pinking rotary blade?

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02-16-2013, 07:29 AM

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KLO

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Originally Posted by QuiltingHaven

Olfa makes one and I love it. I wash my material before I quilt it (I know let's just not get into that discussion here) and I use the rotary pinking blade to shave off the cut ends of the fabric. It does a wonderful job and doesn't fray when washing and going through the dryer. I found when I first started and washed then it is easy for me to know which fabric has been washed by the rotary cuts on the ends. I do iron the fabric when it comes out of the dryer and sometimes it is hard to tell which is new and which is washed but with the zigzag ends, easy to tell.

So glad I read through this post. This is a great idea QuiltingHaven! I have the pinking blade but have not yet used it. After reading this, you can bet I will be next time I buy fabric because I wash all my new fabrics before using also.

02-16-2013, 07:35 AM

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catsnchina

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Purchased mine at Joann's about 2 years ago.

02-16-2013, 07:47 AM

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MimiBug123

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I have one, but only used it a couple of times. I find that it's harder to maintain a 1/4" seam with the zz edges, but that's just me!

02-16-2013, 08:16 AM

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MargeD

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Yes a pinking rotary blade does exist, as I purchased one as part of a package withthe rotary blade and 2 or 3 other blades, pinking, curving and regular. I believe it was made by Fiskars, but I got it so long ago, I no longer have the packaging. I've used the pinking blade lots of times,especially when making clothing for my DGD, as it reduces fraying.

02-16-2013, 08:21 AM

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New knee

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I have two such blades--pinking and small scallope-like edge. I think I got them from Hancocks, but not sure since I have had them for a long time. They work fine.

02-16-2013, 08:22 AM

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imnywoman

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I have an Olfa pinking blade and I believe it can only be used with the Olfa ergo handle because it allows for the width of the blade. I don't know about being hard on your mat as I don't use it for general cutting. I only use it to cut fabric I will wash such as thrift store or garage sale fabric or something that might bleed. I love it.

02-16-2013, 08:36 AM

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thimblebug6000

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Originally Posted by ghostrider

And those cutters are what brand please? Olfa is very clear that their specialty blades are NOT to be used with anything but their ergonomic cutter. I'd get Fiskars specialty blades, but they aren't made for use on fabric (paper only) so aren't as sharp.

Well my olfa rotary cutter is "ancient" but it looks like this one and I use the olfa wavy blade in it, not sure if that helps or not.
http://www.olfa.com/RotaryCuttersDetail.aspx?C=20&Id=70

02-16-2013, 08:50 AM

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feffertim

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I use mine before washing my fabric, it really helps prevent fraying.

02-16-2013, 08:57 AM

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Mousie

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yes, I have an olfa with a pinking blade and it's great!

02-16-2013, 12:52 PM

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ghostrider

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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

Well my olfa rotary cutter is "ancient" but it looks like this one and I use the olfa wavy blade in it, not sure if that helps or not.
http://www.olfa.com/RotaryCuttersDetail.aspx?C=20&Id=70

Thanks thimblebug, it does help.