If you've sewn for years, you're picking up sewing after many years or you've never sewn before, there are tools available that you may know nothing about. The idea of buying new equipment that you think you might not use can be a little intimidating. Learning about sewing tools can help you decide if it's tools you want to invest in.
As you browse the free online patterns you will find many references to rotary cutting tools.This is done for many reasons;
- They can insure that you have true square and accurate measurements.
- Your cutting and measuring can be done in one step.
- It eliminates accurate printing issues.
1. Photo Gallery of Sewing Tools - Rotary Cutting Mats
2. Fabric Rotary Cutters
The larger the store you go to, the larger the selection of rotary cutters will be... colors, sizes and more are all options but what is really important? Learn about rotary cutters and how to take care of them with the information in this article.
3. Rotary Rulers
Rotary cutting rulers come in a wide variety of squares and rectangles. Quilters make the most use of all the different rulers but anyone who sews and uses free internet patterns can make good use of many of these rulers even if you don't have a cutter or mat. Learn about these rulers and which one is the most used for regular sewing jobs in this article.
4. How to Use Rotary Rulers and Cutters
You hear others talking about how their rotary cutting tools are the best thing since sliced bread but in order for you to have that same opinion, you need to know how to use rotary cutting tools. This step by step article will remove the mustery and have you cutting perfect squares, rectangles, bias cuts and more.
5. Safety When Using Rotary Cutters
This article is near and dear to me... someone who has used these tools for years and got sloppy... and paid the price. If you are going to use rotary cutting tools you MUST think safety or have an injury that you won't forget.










