Simplicity rotary cutting machine
11-13-2014, 04:57 AM
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Simplicity rotary cutting machine
What is your general opinion of this? I priced the accuquilt, and it's out of my range, but this gizmo may suit my needs. Does anyone use it? Is it user friendly?
11-13-2014, 05:25 AM
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I had one, maybe 3 years ago,I found it difficult to cut the strips accurately and returned it. Starching heavily helps some. A June Taylor slotted ruler was much more accurate. I did have an earlier version of this machine and it's my understanding that the newer ones work better.
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11-13-2014, 05:25 AM
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Now simplicity offers one....new to me........I have GO, but have cut back on dies due to price control, now bought a "cute" Sizzix big shot..dies are more reasonable and HL honors 40% coupon......works for me....
11-13-2014, 05:39 AM
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It's great for cutting strips don't have to be accurate. I use one to cut strips for crochet rag rugs. The Go starter package will be $199 for the Black Friday sale. Dies will be 20% off. That is the lowest price I've seen for a new one in a couple of years.
11-13-2014, 08:35 AM
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i received mine as a door prize, so it was worth fiddling to get the hang of it.
1. starch, starch, starch the heck outta the fabric.
2. takes lots of practice.
3. the blades get dull every bit as fast as in manual rotary cutters.
i like using mine to make bias binding using the "tube method."
no way i'm drawing all those lines or using scissors to cut the strip.
i figured out how to run the offset tube through the electric cutter.
that takes even more practice but saves hours when i have to make binding for more than one quilt.
it's worth the price if you are willing to put in the practice and as long as you understand you'll need to feed it new blades at least as often as you do your hand cutter.
1. starch, starch, starch the heck outta the fabric.
2. takes lots of practice.
3. the blades get dull every bit as fast as in manual rotary cutters.
i like using mine to make bias binding using the "tube method."
no way i'm drawing all those lines or using scissors to cut the strip.
i figured out how to run the offset tube through the electric cutter.
that takes even more practice but saves hours when i have to make binding for more than one quilt.
it's worth the price if you are willing to put in the practice and as long as you understand you'll need to feed it new blades at least as often as you do your hand cutter.
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11-13-2014, 10:56 AM
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i received mine as a door prize, so it was worth fiddling to get the hang of it.
1. starch, starch, starch the heck outta the fabric.
2. takes lots of practice.
3. the blades get dull every bit as fast as in manual rotary cutters.
i like using mine to make bias binding using the "tube method."
no way i'm drawing all those lines or using scissors to cut the strip.
i figured out how to run the offset tube through the electric cutter.
that takes even more practice but saves hours when i have to make binding for more than one quilt.
it's worth the price if you are willing to put in the practice and as long as you understand you'll need to feed it new blades at least as often as you do your hand cutter.
1. starch, starch, starch the heck outta the fabric.
2. takes lots of practice.
3. the blades get dull every bit as fast as in manual rotary cutters.
i like using mine to make bias binding using the "tube method."
no way i'm drawing all those lines or using scissors to cut the strip.
i figured out how to run the offset tube through the electric cutter.
that takes even more practice but saves hours when i have to make binding for more than one quilt.
it's worth the price if you are willing to put in the practice and as long as you understand you'll need to feed it new blades at least as often as you do your hand cutter.
However, to be honest I use my Alto's Quilt Cut 2 more than the Simplicity machine. I don't have to starch or whatever as much, and I am in control.
11-13-2014, 11:49 AM
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I would get a June Tailor Shape Cut mat instead:
http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh...dp/B000YZ7SJM/ (this is the one I have)
or http://www.amazon.com/Shape-Plus-Inc...dp/B0001DUMTA/ (a newer version)
Here is a link to an older thread that mentions the Simplicity cutter:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t218202.html
http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh...dp/B000YZ7SJM/ (this is the one I have)
or http://www.amazon.com/Shape-Plus-Inc...dp/B0001DUMTA/ (a newer version)
Here is a link to an older thread that mentions the Simplicity cutter:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t218202.html
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