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1. DIE-CUTTING
   TOOL
   These tools use dies
   for cutting multiple
   layers of fabric at
   one time. Center
   layers of fabric over
   die blade, cover
   with plastic mat,
   and roll die through.
   3. ACRYLIC RULER
   Use a thick, clear
   acrylic ruler with
   your rotary cutter.
   To ensure accurate
   measurements, use
   markings on ruler
   and make sure it
   does not slip as
   you cut.


2. ROTARY
   CUTTER
   Rotary cutters
   have round blades
   that enable you to
   cut straight-edge
   shapes quicker and
   more accurately
   than with scissors.
   They come in
   various blade and
   handle sizes.


3. ROTARY
   CUTTING MAT
   Always use a cutting
   mat designed for
   your rotary cutter.
   The mat protects
   your work surface
   and helps keep the
   fabric from shifting
   as you cut.


4. SCISSORS &
   SHEARS
   Have a pair of
   scissors or shears
   reserved only for
   cutting fabric. Using
   scissors to cut
   paper, interfacing,
   and other materials
   will dull blades
   faster. A smaller pair
   of snips is ideal for
   cutting threads as
   you sew.

Blades on rotary

cutters are extremely

sharp. Close or

retract the blade

after each cut.

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Not sure what to buy?

The following are good sizes to start with:

Cutting mat: 18 ×24" with 1" grid and hash marks every^1 ⁄ 8 "

Acrylic ruler: 6 ×24" with hash marks every^1 ⁄ 8 " and 45° and 60° angles

Rotary cutter: 45-millimeter blade

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