Did I tell that I have recently had a birthday? Birthdays means treats and this year it meant that I finally got my hands on:
I first heard about this about a year ago. I was not convinced until I tried to cut out lycra. It was not easy as the material is so stretchy and slippery.
As you can see I have finally managed to get around to having a play.
Lets just say I love it. It is so sharp, it cuts through the 2 layers of lycra with ease. I am able to cut accurately as the material stays flat on the table, you just run the blade around the edge of the pattern. No lifting, stretching or moving.
The only slight issue that I had was not meeting up at the corners quite, leaving the piece joined to the main material.
Can you see on the top right? This is easy enough to rectify – you just chop it but it is a bit annoying!
Oh and you can see how it also cuts through the paper pattern a bit too! 😉
As to what I am making …..more on that another time. I simply didn’t get enough done to show you today.
Belated birthday wishes! I couldn’t live without my rotary cutter, best thing ever!
Thank you. I can understand that now!
Happy Birthday!! It’s funny how excited we can get over new crafting tools!!
Indeed it is! Thanks x
I seen these on great British sewing bee, I want one so much!!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
They are awesome! Not knowing how much they cost is tricky but I beg they are worth it.
Back in November I got a rotary cutter and mat for my birthday and it’s made such a difference to the speed and accuracy of cutting out knitted fabrics.
It is amazing isn’t it?
If you were a quilter, you would have one of these in your hand at all times! Do be careful–they are wicked sharp!
Oh yes know, it is one of the reasons I resisted for so long.
Happy belated birthday! Looks like a great new toy to add to your arsenal 🙂
Happy late birthday! Looks like a fun tool!
Happy Birthday Alice!!!! I am wishing you many many more, hugs!!