Thank you. A very useful video for a newbie to using a rotary cutter.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@peggyseabrun482914 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, very comprehensive and a BIG help
@ellendominusbroude57362 жыл бұрын
Leftie chiming in here! Many rotary cutters are reversible, meaning you can put the blade on the opposite side for left handed use. Also, Creative Grids makes a ruler for lefties with the numbers aligned up the left side! Both make everything so much easier for us.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
good to know, thanks for sharing!
@val_nightlily2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@adriane54965 ай бұрын
I am a leftie thank you sharing that information
@JustMeAndMyFabric2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, this was so helpful. I appreciate the tips, especially regarding cutting around curves and the ruler stabilizer tool. Thanks! Angela
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mariaFlorR6092 жыл бұрын
Love love love your videos ❤️so much good information 😊
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You are so kind.
@vikkiemonument78072 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jan, very helpful. I might even attempt cutting curves with my rotary cutter 😊
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. You can do it, it's actually quite easy.
@dturk13852 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@marjoriemrasek50699 ай бұрын
Thank you for your easy steps in changing blades! I was having difficulties.
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@lorilovesscience42 ай бұрын
Perfect, thank you.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@portialanden63532 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips. I appreciate it!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-bq8dr1xr4x10 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you. I'm new to learning about the rotary cutter. Thank you for sharing. It is helpful.
@JanHowell9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@user-nu4fd5ys2k16 күн бұрын
Thank you for the information. I was wondering what to buy.
@JanHowell15 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lucyroark41892 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@janicemclean20333 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Cheers Janice.
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem2 жыл бұрын
i just bought one of the small ones because it seemed like it should be easier to cut curves with. in your assembly portion, it might have been useful for some to have mentioned that you can flip the blade to the other side, and the screws to the side the blade was on for left hand users. i didn't see the link for the matt in the description, but i did find it on your blog.
@Kaila9992 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m a leftie and also a beginner sewer, so I wouldn’t have known that.
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning that! I forgot to go over that in the tutorial and will add that tip to the blog post.
@adriane54965 ай бұрын
Thank you that was very helpful to me a beginner
@JanHowell5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@shridevinair40463 ай бұрын
Awesome tips.. Thank You so much 🙏❤❤❤❤❤
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-rs6in4fr4w Жыл бұрын
Jan, thank you. I’ve used a rotary cutter for a while and found some useful tips on your video. The one thing I was hoping to find out is if there’s a rotary cutter that locks the blade in the out position. With my present cutter I must hold a button forward at the top for the blade to remain out and it eventually gets hard work on my thumb, and although you recommend one with that keeps the blade out by squeezing the handle, I would prefer not to do this either. It would be good for people with arthritis to know if there’s a cutter where we don’t have to put stress on our fingers (or thumb). I hope you can recommend one - it’s hard to tell from the manufacture’d descriptions.
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
They do make cutters like this and they come in all sizes. geni.us/z1GN4
@Kaila9992 жыл бұрын
Really good tips. Thanks!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jhudson94112 жыл бұрын
Just the video I needed!!!! Bless you! Where is the link to the matts and accessories?
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Here is the link to a good basic cutting mat and cutter. geni.us/QtntQ7 You can also find the links for all the accessories in my blog post here. youmakeitsimple.com/2022/01/08/a-beginners-guide-to-rotary-cutting-helpful-tips-and-tricks/
@jhudson94112 жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell Thank you for the link!! So glad to have come across you yesterday. Where can I get a ruler that has an edge? Not the sticky added part, but the one that already has that lip? I didn't see it on the other page.
@celp882 жыл бұрын
I had the same question. I found it- it’s an O LIPFA - lip edge ruler.
@LoloAkole Жыл бұрын
Thank so very much 💕
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@UVJ_Scott2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@minalshah764 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your informative video. I couldn’t click on the PVC cutting mat. I am more interested in getting their handle for my 6.5 x 24.5 ruler to stop it moving. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
There are things you can apply to the bottom of rulers to help keep them from sliding around.Or you can just add a few dots of HOT GLUE to the back of your ruller. It works really well.
@itsweez52982 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, what’s the height of your cutting table? Any info on it will be helpful,
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
It is 29.5 inches. You may also like this video showing some more sewing room tips and ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qITKkphvmNuNnsU
@Bevygram2 ай бұрын
How do you prevent your fabric from pulling/moving on the right while you are cutting?
@JanHowellАй бұрын
You may find this hack helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF67p6Jvh5ilo80si=q8d6V97p5Zkzj5Ng&t=49
@LisaEllenPearce6 ай бұрын
You always use the ruler at the edge of the material. What happens if you don't cut from top to bottom of the material and so want to start the cut from higher up the material? The sticky T square: will it work on the material as well as the mat? Hope you understand what I am asking.
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
Those type of cuts you may need to use the scissors. If it's not a full cut. I hope I'm understanding correctly.
@margyboomgaard62862 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, great video! Thanks! Where can I purchase such a mat? I am from Holland.. can't find those big ones here. You said Etsy, but there is no link..
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Hi Margy, The link for the mat is in the description, but towards the bottom. Here is the link. www.etsy.com/shop/BIGROTARYCUTTINGMAT2?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=880129411 I hope you're able to order and have it shipped to Holland. That may be pricey. If not, a self healing mat is still a good option.
@paulinebarrett29744 ай бұрын
Good night what size is rotary cutter the bi g one
@JanHowell4 ай бұрын
Just the standard size. Just looks big. geni.us/SHXBf6k
@sarah-lw1nx2 жыл бұрын
Hi, is this Suitable for fabric that has been folded several times ?
@JanHowell2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do it all the time.
@LisaEllenPearce6 ай бұрын
I noticed you are not using the squares on the mat to line up the material just lining up the ruler to get the straight edge. Shouldn't you be using both?
@JanHowell6 ай бұрын
Sometimes it's easier to use just one or the other. Depends on the project you are working on.
@WampumGirl518 ай бұрын
I got Fiskers rotary cutter as a christmas present and after watching your video I ordered a big mat and got it today. My cutter wouldn't even cut through a single layer of fabric. Blade was turning freely. Very disappointed.
@JanHowell8 ай бұрын
Bummer. I would see if you could send it back and get a refund. They are very nice to talk to.
@christinebest889710 ай бұрын
Which is the cutter you recommend please?
@JanHowell10 ай бұрын
I like both of these Olfa RETRACTABLE ROTARY CUTTER- Amazon (paid link) geni.us/SHXBf6k Olfa 28 MM ROTARY CUTTER - Amazon (paid link) geni.us/z1GN4