Scissors or rotary cutter?
12-23-2010, 01:34 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama
I still have scissors. If I decide to invest in a rotary cutter, do I need to be concerned about the brand to get a certain quality?
I don't think so, it is a matter of preference. Some prefer fiskars, some prefer Olfa, many don't care. Just be aware your investment in a rotary cutter would need to include the self healing mat and clear rulers as well. The rotary cutter is not much use without these other two items. But they are soooo worth the investment. You get much straighter more accurate cuts for strips, squares, rectangles, etc. I also find it an invaluable tool for squaring up units and assembled blocks.
12-23-2010, 01:46 PM
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Rotary cutter. A few weeks ago, I asked my husband if he knew how to sharpen "something like a pizza cutter" on a regular knife sharpener. He said he would try. When he gave it back to me, it didn't cut badly - it didn't cut at all any more. So for a long weekend, I had to cut with only scissors. As it turns out, I'm not very good at cutting straight lines with scissors. Fortunately, I now have a new rotary blade.
12-23-2010, 02:03 PM
#27
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I think that I've tried every rotary cutter made. I love to cut and I'm always the cutter when we work in groups. I'd recommend the Olfa 45mm cutter to start, the one with the slightly curved handle. It fits in your hand well and can be used for right or left handers. Get someone who is good at cutting to demonstrate proper technique because it does make a difference on how you hold it (accuracy and ease of cutting). Buy extra blades as a dull blade can cut you and will not cut your fabric cleanly or accurately. I'm really good with scissors but I'm even better and much faster with a rotary cutter.
12-23-2010, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama
I still have scissors. If I decide to invest in a rotary cutter, do I need to be concerned about the brand to get a certain quality?
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