How to Cut Fabric with a Rotary Cutter, Self Healing Mat & Ruler - Beginners Sewing - Learn to Sew

[@sd4301]

Wow. Thank you so much dear Stacy. Your tutorial video is one of the most detailed step by step ones I have seen on teaching the fundamental steps to using a rotary cutter and ruler to cut fabric for beginners. I love you go through 2 methods, mat or ruler and demonstrate a few times and different scenarios (large piece of fabric > strips> squares).

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome! You might like to check out my free 5 week learn to quilt course: www.stacey-lee.com/2020/12/21/quilt-club-with-stacey-lee/

[@thewizardmountain]

Thank you for this video! I watch a lot of sewing youtubes, and they always gloss over the "easy" stuff like this... thank you for going into detail!

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much! Your comment made my day 🤗 Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@katietyner9253]

Thank you so much. This is such a clear and understandable tutorial, I've been struggling with using my mat and cutter. This has lots of good tips.

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm so glad it was helpful Katie! 😊

[@jsGrateful]

Thank you SO MUCH! I’m about to try making your quilt as you go table runner and needed help measuring the fabric. Can’t wait to get started!

[@staceyleecreative]

I am so happy to hear that! 💖 Thanks for watching 😊❤

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

This helped me SO MUCH. I struggled with cutting straight, but now I know and ill practice.

[@staceyleecreative]

That is awesome Petra! I am so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@chriswest1429]

Hi Stacey thank you so much for such a clear demonstration on cutting material your fantastic Chris

[@staceyleecreative]

You are so welcome Chris! I am glad you found it helpful 🤗

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤ great video for all us beginners, clear instructions, also close ups helping too x thank you for sharing 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome Karon! Thanks so much for watching 🤗

[@jenniferwebb9940]

Great instructions Stacey Lee, I've just started back sewing after decades away.. I had no idea how to work with a self healing may and rotary cutter but your video was so detailed.. thank you 🙏

[@staceyleecreative]

That’s awesome Jennifer! I am so glad you found it helpful 🤗 Thanks so much for leaving a comment ❤️

[@Dasburyfamily]

Great instructions. My first time using a rotary cutter, I was afraid to cut my fingers so I’d roll away from the ruler. After practicing quite a bit, I’m much more confident. Thanks Stacey for this tutorial. 🌸💖🌸

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm glad to hear you are more confident! They really are great tools and worth the time getting comfortable using them 😊

[@ivorybow]

This is so helpful! Two years ago I started a baby Christmas quilt. At that time I became ill and had a very serious surgery. After home, I tried to cut everything out with my newly acquired rotary cutter, but had to give up because I was so unsteady. I started it again just now, and I'm dismayed to see my squares are really wobbly. I need to trim them all down to 7", so I have to carefully measure and trim them square. Now that I am well and steady again, I have enough time for him to have it this Christmas. Thank you so much for this clear and easy to grasp help

[@staceyleecreative]

I’m glad you are feeling better and my tutorial was helpful 🤗

[@ivorybow]

@@staceyleecreative I am thrilled to report I have recut all of the squares and I pieced them together yesterday. With your vital tutoring, they were perfect! That little baby who is now 2 years old is finally going to get his quilt this Christmas. I plan to digest all of your tutoring and be sure that my quilt turns out perfectly. Binding today!

[@billlambkin8750]

Best detail for beginners!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad you think so! I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@staceyleecreative]

Hey everyone, looking forward to hearing how you go with a Rotary Cutter - they really are one of my favorite sewing tools, and I am sure it will be one of yours too!

[@6buho59]

Thank you. This lesson is amazing!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 🤗

[@TheEthaxton]

This was so helpful.

[@staceyleecreative]

Great Erica! I’m hear today hear it! Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment 🤗

[@LindsayCampbell-r9g]

This was so helpful🎉

[@staceyleecreative]

I'm so glad! 😊

[@susanspisak65]

Thank you …. This ruler and cutter have been driving me crazy

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad I could help! Thanks for all the comments 😊

[@carolynlawrence6025]

Thanks Stacey. Very helpful!

[@staceyleecreative]

You're so welcome Carolyn! 😊

[@peepers4763]

What, no gratuitous music? BRILLIANT!

[@staceyleecreative]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@brendadunlap8643]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you Brenda! ❤️

[@4evermykids1]

I have been using my cricuit maker to cut my fabric because I m not sure of how to use mat or the ruler I get uptight as I'm afraid I'll cut my fabric wrong but I'm watching your video s thank you

[@staceyleecreative]

Thanks so much for watching my videos! You can do it! Practice with some scrap fabric! 😊

[@robertarees1256]

I have struggled for a while. I think it all depends on how sharp the blade is. I have to go over and over to cut. I've just invested in a more expensive cutter, hoping that the blade will be sharp.

[@staceyleecreative]

I think olfa is the best and you can pick them up pretty cheaply. Also it sounds like you need to press down firmer 🤗

[@zhenniwang6818]

Hi Stacey, thanks for this video and instruction. Would you also please link your mat? I liked the tools you recommended after reading some reviews on them, and plan to purchase the Olfa and the ruler that you use. What is the brand of the mat? I'm sick of my scissors and unsteady hands!

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi Zhenni, thanks so much for watching my video. Here is the link to my mat, I highly recommend buying this one which is the biggest size you can get :) amzn.to/3rxAlCj

[@zhenniwang6818]

@@staceyleecreative Thank you!!!

[@louisedoire5447]

This is such an important lesson!

[@staceyleecreative]

Yes Louise I agree! 😍

[@dr.valoriemoore1159]

Best video yet on rotary cutting!

[@darleneappleman3911]

Ive got a big mat and rotary cutter

[@staceyleecreative]

Awesome Darlene! You are all set 🤗

[@don361]

Where did you buy that ruler?

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi, it's this one, but I think I already emailed you the details: amzn.to/4cP4Qtu

[@don361]

@@staceyleecreative Got it - thanks!

[@shalusnan9283]

Name of the ruler please this ruler is not in india

[@staceyleecreative]

Hi! There is a link in the description to see it on Amazon. It is a Quilting Ruler 6” x 24”

[@loriebrunke7888]

Ģòod5

[@staceyleecreative]

Thank you!