How to cut fabric with a Rotary Cutter - Rotary Cutters for Beginners - Quilting for Beginners!

[@janicewest3128]

I learned so much about cutting and using rulers. Thank you for explaining everything so well. I also benefited from your great tips on ironing. So excited to be part of this group!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much Janice, glad you thought it helped :)

[@PeggySchmidt-k7v]

Thank you for explain the cutting method. I subscribed to your youtube channel

[@galemckiddy5120]

Stacey, thanks so much! As a classroom teacher, I can say that you are an excellent instructor! As a new quilter, I learned so much from this video and will now have more confidence when cutting my beautiful fabrics. I like that you include safety tips, repeat the steps each time, and use a calm, encouraging voice. We are lucky to h❤ave access to you here on KZbin!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you for your kind words, Gale! 😊 I’m so glad the video was helpful, and I’m thrilled to hear it’s boosting your confidence as a new quilter! ❤️ If you haven't already, you might like to sign up for my Learn to Quilt course: www.stacey-lee.com/2020/12/21/quilt-club-with-stacey-lee/

[@carold3939]

I was worried because I am totally a beginner but you seem to be a great teacher. Can't wait until next week

[@staceyleecreative]

That's so nice to know, thank you for your lovely feedback!

[@patriciamiller4511]

You are an excellent teacher: I appreciated how you demonstrated both techniques and encouraged us to find the strategy that worked best for us.

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you, Patricia! 😊 I’m so glad you found the demonstration helpful and enjoyed the different techniques. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! 🌟

[@margaretfillery3504]

Thank you Stacey, I didn't even know how to cut fabric properly before your first class. You explained it excellently!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much Margaret, I'm so glad it helped you :)

[@brendadunlap8643]

I like the folding method to cut. It’s helped me with my cutting a more square piece.

[@staceyleecreative]

That's great! ❤

[@Brighter-Daze]

Really enjoying all your helpful videos, as a newbie to quilting I’m learning a lot from you. Thanks Stacey.

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome Alison! This video is part of my free 5 week learn to quilt series. You can find out more here: www.stacey-lee.com/2020/12/21/quilt-club-with-stacey-lee/

[@barbraelizabeth395]

Stacey, thank you so very much for your time in preparation and demonstration. Everything that you share is helpful, including about when our rotary blades need replacing. It is always a consternation for me because of the expense of the blades -- wondering if I am changing them too soon, or not often enough. I am looking forward to these next weeks of quilt prepping and making. Have been looking forward to today. Thank you!😊 It is about 11:15 a.m. MST

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment ❤️

[@MHayes-ye9fe]

I just found your channel & am so glad. I have struggled with using the rotary cutter. Your teaching is so understandable and your camera set up and vocals are so clear. Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you found my video helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment ❤️

[@sunseekerrs3087]

This is such a great video series, Stacey! So much great information and quilting tips/tricks/teaching!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@sshirleyks]

This isn’t my first time cutting fabric, but I found that this information was still very useful. I’m pretty new at quilting, so a little recap is always welcome.

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Sylvia, thanks for watching, glad it was useful! 🤗

[@kellyjohnson4887]

I had a rotary cutter and was leery of using it. Your straight forward instruction removes the guess work.

[@staceyleecreative]

That's great you feel more confident to use it ❤

[@lauriezanger1504]

Move your hand along the ruler as you cut! Genious!

[@lauriezanger1504]

Genius. Haha!

[@staceyleecreative]

It really helps, to stop the ruler sliding around :)

[@DanaBarbieri]

Hi Stacey. I've just found your channel. You're a wonderful teacher! I've been watching this class and I'm learning so much. I'm excited to finally make a quilt!

[@staceyleecreative]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching 🙏

[@vonniesiebert6114]

Thank you for explaining this so detailed!! ❤️

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you, it's a fine line, between being detailed, and confusing everyone - haha!

[@NELLTATE1]

I am loving these videos. Thank you for your teaching skills,

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 🤗

[@irenegarcia6703]

Excellent lesson on how to cut fabric with the rulers and rotary cutter. You're a good instructor, thank you.

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you very much Irene! I really appreciate your kind words 😊

[@MICHIGANGAL007]

great instructions. thank you for your channel

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome! Thanks so much Michigan Gal 007! 🤗

[@jeancameron7145]

Good teacher

[@staceyleecreative]

Many many thanks Jean ❤

[@michelleswistak1389]

I found using a weight at the end of the ruler helps me alot.

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes it really does for some, I wish I mentioned it in my video 😊

[@jurannclements5461]

Great videos!! Looking forward to next week. Have fun ladies and gentlemen!!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you for joining in Jurann, that was alot of fun!

[@diannesouthall5314]

Great refresher

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you Dianne for taking the time to comment on my videos means a lot to me, I am very grateful 😊

[@patbrownlow5602]

Looking forward to following this great easy to understand instructions thank you

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you Pat, see you next week :)

[@conniecruz3346]

Love this. Thank you so much.

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much Connie! 🤗

[@lisablack7724]

Great Video, Thanks Stacey!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you Lisa :)

[@tuijahedin9832]

Really helpful,thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much 😊 I’m glad you liked my video. I appreciate you taking the time to write a comment 🙏

[@janellekanerolando3783]

Nicely done!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you so much Janelle :)

[@vonniesiebert6114]

Great Job!!!! ❤️😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Vonnie, I missed you in the chat, thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment!

[@michellecook536]

THANK YOU!

[@staceyleecreative]

You're welcome! ❤

[@lindatemple4948]

Thank you!

[@staceyleecreative]

You're welcome!

[@lindamcclellan8434]

I’m going to try this…

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome Linda ❤️

[@SassyT71]

Love your tutorials, is there a way to have the mic closer to you? It is hard to hear even with volume up.

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Teresa, sorry about that, it plays very loud on my laptop and tv, but I can try making it louder when I create the videos :)

[@sharondougherty2139]

Do you have any tips or advice for cutting fabric with rotary cutter for left-handlers?

[@staceyleecreative]

I have been thinking about it, and I guess you just do everything on the opposite side of what I am showing you. But you need to make sure your rotary blade is on the right hand side, so when you are holding it on the left, it is right up against the ruler. I know my rotary cutter can have the blade on either side.

[@sharondougherty2139]

@@staceyleecreative Thank you.

[@annamarietobias2349]

with the salvage on top, my side of material has not been cut straight. do i just cut that first?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Annamarie, it's quite normal for your fabric not to be cut straight, so always start with your fold line towards you and start by cutting a new straight line.

[@latoyaallen9319]

What is the size of your mat?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Latoya, it's the largest Olfa mat 36" x 24". You can get a great deal on them when Joann have their 60% coupon 😊

[@lindamcclellan8434]

No matter hat I do I can’t seem to get a straight line.

[@staceyleecreative]

Oh no Linda. Do you know at what point it goes wrong for you? If it's the ruler moving you can put weights on it. There are also Stripology rules that people swear by to help, they are expensive though.

[@sshirleyks]

At least half of these fat quarters measure just over 17 inches. There is no way to get four 9 inch squares out of them. So, do I cut my squares 8 1/2 inches or go buy more fat quarters?

[@sshirleyks]

I found a really cute solution! I sewed contrasting fabric, the off cuts from the 9 inch blocks, onto the side and then cut The Who,e thing back to 9 inches.

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes the easiest thing to do is to cut them all down to the smallest size.