Possible to Sit & Cut Fabric?
#61
I do it all the time. I have a cutting mat at my side table near my sewing machine. I just twist around on my armless desk chair and cut and iron too. It has saved my back. Also, a friend gave me a wedge for my chair. It fits around the back and supports my lower spine.
#63
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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As long as I get enough leverage, the answer is yes. I cut most of my subcuts and smaller blocks while sitting at my table. However the longer strips and big blocks, I prefer to stand over and get lots of pressure on the ruler.
#68
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I have never stood up to cut as it causes too much pain and have no problems. For larger pieces of fabric, I rip then trim, fold a lot and use a good quality cutter with sharp blades and have no problems.
#69
I always cut sitting down. I use an office chair with wheels and move around between my cutting table, sewing machine and pressing board. If I had to stand to cut I would be unable to quilt. I have spinal stenosis and I spend my time always looking for someplace to sit.
#70
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 183
At last! Someone who tears fabric then cuts the torn strips into smaller pieces -- sitting down! I have a very bad back and can't stand for more than a few minutes, so I've been using this system happily for 15 years. I should note that I never plan to enter a quilt contest or to have my work judged. I do a pretty good job and love what I do, and that's just fine with me.
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