Comments on: Do You Make These Cutting Mistakes?

By: Cynthia Hopkins

Cynthia Hopkins — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:25:28 +0000

In reply to Tiana. What differences have you seen in using shears versus scissors? Do you feel the accuracy is easier to achieve at 100%?

By: Tiana

Tiana — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:58:11 +0000

Great advice! I finally upgraded from scissors to a pair of nice shears last year and the difference is huge!

By: Teleri

Teleri — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:19:29 +0000

I make doll clothes – ie 1:3 scale. Rotary cutters, despite some annoyances, are a must for those little curves. Plus shears are useless for me.
Keeping my family from using my sewing shears & scissors for craft projects – ONGOING battle LOL

By: eyehavenofilter

eyehavenofilter — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:57:42 +0000

In reply to Varika. If you use a flat 3 inch wide clear thick plastic ruler specifically meant for rotar cutting and put nonslip tape on the bottom so it doesn't slide around, hold it down firmly you might have better luck?

By: eyehavenofilter

eyehavenofilter — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:54:54 +0000

In reply to Karen Ann. I'm a big fan of this tip. I keep the blade shield on however, I had stabbed myself several times before I realized that I'm just kltz and I need to,protect myself against myself! Lolol!

By: Mea

Mea — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:52:50 +0000

In reply to Gail. I absolutely LOVE my Olfa rotary cutter. I got the pinking blade and now hate to use anything else.

By: Karen Ann

Karen Ann — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 03:21:45 +0000

One of my pairs of thread-snipping scissors is tied with a long ribbon to the leg of my sewing machine table. They NEVER wander off when I need them!

By: Helena

Helena — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:45:30 +0000

In reply to Varika. I think it is the cutter itself. That along with practice. I have used my old olfa from 90's and I am loving it. But when I have to use other brands, particular low cost ones.. I can't! If it wobbles, it is not good for me. And if the blade is too hard to rotate, then it is bad too.