Re: Sewing novice with a question about rotary cutters

Steve W. wrote:
Hello,
New to this newsgroup. I found it when I was given a couple OLD sewing machines that were in the family. My mom used to sew/knit/crochet prior to her death in 1992. I didn't pay much attention since I'm a guy..
Anyway I have taught myself how to sew and now my wife has decided that "we" are making pillows for Christmas. The problem is that I can use scissors without a problem and get a nice cut. However she has a problem. I was looking at the rotary cutters in a couple stores and was wondering how they work? I was thinking I could make her a guide so she could just roll the cutter down it. Anyone have an opinion on them Good/Bad other? Thanks in advance.

I use rotary cutters all the time for quilting and for other straight cuts (never mastered free-style corners! ;) ). I suggest you get an ergonomic cutter for your wife, a decent sized cutting mat, and a quilting ruler: they have straight sides rather than bevilled edges. Any quilting store will be happy to help you.
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