Rotary Cutting Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Sizes, Types, Techniques, Troubleshooting, Mats, Rulers, Safety & More

by Sarah Ashford

Overview

Your Go-To Rotary Cutting Guide

Rotary cutting confidence is possible with this beginner-friendly reference book! Tips on how to choose the right cutter for the job, use a cutter safely, and beginner and advanced techniques you can accomplish with any rotary cutter. Plus, learn what other tools you might need along the way, equipment care and troubleshooting tips. Quilters and sewists can now demystify rotary cutting and select the right tool for the job to help them achieve efficiency and accuracy. Get the perfect cut every time!

• Everything you need to know to safely use your rotary cutter
• Includes tips and tricks to decrease stress and increase efficiency
• Take the guesswork out of purchasing tools and equipment

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644031179
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	11/25/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Sarah Ashford is a quilter, designer, educator, fabric designer, writer, and podcaster who is steadily gaining in popularity. She is known for her fresh, bright, modern aesthetic and her approachable and supportive teaching style. She's a team member of The Quilter's Planner, and the founder of The Great British Quilter Challenge. She lives in Wellington, United Kingdom. sarahashfordstudio.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Rotary Cutting Basics 8

What Is a Rotary Cutter? 8

How Can a Rotary Cutter Help Me? 9

Sizing Up 9

18mm 45mm

28mm 60mm

Types of Rotary Cutters 12

Decorative-edge blades

Ergonomic cutters

Left-handed cutters

Other Equipment Needed 14

Rotary Cutting Companions 15

Cutting Mats 15

Folding cutting mats

Rotating cutting mats

Rulers 18

Ruler grippers

Triangles, Hexagons, and More

Let's Get Started 21

Fabric Grain 21

Photographic Guide to Using a Rotary Cutter 22

Left-Handed Options 25

Do's and Don'ts 25

Troubleshooting 26

Health and Safety 27

Blade Safety 27

Covering the blade

Always use a sharp blade

Storage

Body Positioning 29

Correct hand and finger positioning

Stand up straight

Check table height

Ergonomic Options 30

Take a Break 30

Hand and arm stretches Neck stretches

Equipment Care 32

Blade Care 32

Changing the blade

Blade sharpeners

Blade uses

Looking After Your Mat 33

Cleaning the mat

Storing the mat

Protecting Rulers 35

Let's Get Fancy 36

Cutting Strips 36

Stack and Cut 37

Templates 40

Using Rulers to Produce Angles 41

Freehand Curves 42

Shape-Cutting Reference Tool 43

About the Author 47