Cutting Station
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1:55PM I have not found an iPad app that will cut my fabric for me! However here is the next best thing for the way I work.
First, I have a cutting board with L-shaped bumpers at the back and one side (you can move it to either side). What makes it so perfect for me are the bumpers - I push my ruler up to a bumper and it keeps the ruler straight with much less strain on my hands. The first strip I used to cut would be perfect but as I continued along strips would become increasingly wonky - but no more!
Second, I have my rulers hanging beside my cutting station. If they are easy to see, I am more likely to use the right one for the job. I hang the rotary cutter up so it is out of the way when not in use.
Third, I buy extra rotary replacement blades when I have a coupon for Hancock's or Hobbylobby so that I always have several on hand. Dull blades make for sloppy cuts and tired hands.
Reader Comments (4)
Great tips! I get wonky strips the more of them I cut! I haven't seen cutting boards with the bumpers. Great idea! Also, I never think to get extra blades when I get those coupons. I'll have to remember that!
Such a great idea for the bumper bars!!!!! I have my rulers at the back of my cutting board and am forever having to shift myself, my fabric, my board or my rulers to cut a bulky fabric!!!!! Thanks for the tip!
Bumper bars!!! How cool is that! Did you make these yourself? If yes, what did you use and was it hard to do?
Great idea!