How to Use a Rotary Cutter

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These are a popular tool for some people depending on the type of work you do.

[Schneiderfrei]

Very fancy handle.  I always felt the cloth move under the circle radius, unless it was very thin like poplin - Voile.

[Tailleuse]

I use them only for limited purposes, such as cutting bias strips, sharp curves, or very slippery fabric. I have some 45mms, but they make me nervous. I prefer to use the 28mm or even the 18mm size.

[Schneiderfrei]

Cool Taileuse,

They also make me a little nervous.

[Hendrick]

Never used them on wovens but on jerseys always...

[Schneiderfrei]

What is the difference Hendrick?

[Hendrick]

(for me, at last) jerseys are difficult to cut, especially the bulkier knits. And messy. But I enjoy working with jerseys. I've never tried a rotary cutter on wovens, I must admit...  Promise I will try it, probably starting with lining.

[posaune]

I cut all with the cutter from lingerie to over coats and it is a clean cut. I have laid on my cutting table a large cutting matt about 100 m x 150 cm.
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[Hendrick]

What sort of material is your cutting mat made of? Is it the "self healing"sort, that is usually green?

[posaune]

It is light gray with cm printed on and it is not soft . I got it custom made. I use it now about 15 years.
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[Hendrick]

The quality must be outstanding, then...

[spookietoo]

I only use a rotary for bias strips - so much easier, and once when I was helping my niece with a slippery polyester something or other. I prefer scissors/shears for most things.

I don't typically get overly anxious about sharp tools, but if I were to start using a rotary on a regular basis, I would use my cut resistant glove on my left hand. I use mine on my right hand with my mandolin in the kitchen. They can be purchased at most better quality residential kitchen stores or any restaurant supply vendor.