How To Cut Quilt Squares Using A Rotary Cutter

I go through all the basics perfect for a beginner. Cut in Half Diagonally.

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Jan 19 2018 Place the Stripology ruler over the folded fabric.

How to cut quilt squares using a rotary cutter. Use your rotary equipment to cut the square in half diagonally producing two half square triangles with the straight grains parallel to their short edges. Others say you can. Also learn about rotary cutting mats or self healing mats.

Chart for Calculating Size of Square Needed to Make 2 Half Square Triangles in. Be sure that the ruler and fabric are both aligned horizontally on at right angle. I realize that some shapes would I could probably cut faster and with less waste using a rotary cutter ruler and mat which is true of any die-cutting system.

A die-cut system may not be for everyone. It wont work and I have a scar to prove why. Most quilting involves cutting strips with rotary cutters.

Acrylic rulers are designed for the blade to ride against the edge making this the safest way to cut fabric when using a rotary cutter. Press down firmly on the ruler and rotary blade cutter and roll upward along the ruler. Razor sharp rotary cutters need a proper acrylic ruler to make cutting safe.

Thankfully technology has improved and we can now cut fabric with a rotary cutter a sharp pizza cutter like blade that can cut through four layers of fabric at a time. Whether you are cutting strips squares or other geometrical shapes these instructions will work. If you want to free up your hands instead of holding the ruler in place pin it in place with tacks.

Use your rotary cutter and start cutting. Some people say you cant use the lines on your rotary cutting mat to measure and cut your fabric. This is where I wish this ruler was tiiiny bit wider.

Half square triangles are used to make corner triangles for a quilt when quilt blocks are sewn on point. A folded width of fabric will juuust fit so be sure to center the ruler so the rotary cutter goes end to end here. Imagine trying to cut out quilt pieces using a rotary cutter and a piece of cardboard.

Youll also learn how to sew these triangles together to form a square. In this video learn how to cut many squares at once using a rotary cutter and the strip method. Learn how to cut half square triangles using a rotary cutter by adding 78 inch to the finished size.

Use your cutting mat to line up a line on the ruler with a line on the mat. Mar 22 2019 Place the ruler overlapping the fabric so the desired cutting width is achieved. Learn how to cut quilt binding and other fabric pieces for your quilting projects.

Always make sure that you cover the rotary cutter when not in use so you or someone else doesnt end up getting cut by the sharp blade. Feb 28 2019 Today I want to focus on the possibilities for cutting your own shapes for making quilt blocks. Learn Rotary Cutting techniques.

Cutting your fabric is one of the most crucial steps in the quilt making process because because it creates the shapes you will piece together to create quilt blocks and. Mar 09 2013 This video shows you how to use a rotary cutter blade and mat to cut fabric to make a patchwork quilt.

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