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Rotary cutters and sewing
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I was wondering if anyone uses a rotary cutter and a cutting mat to cut out their patterns. I came accross it in a blog this week and I am very interested in the idea. I bet it would save so much…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janey Walker Dec 30, 2012.
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Hi everyone- I just want to thank you all for the inspiration you have provided this year! I have loved logging in each week and looking at the amazing creations the contributors have come up with. I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trish Blair Dec 23, 2012.
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Rotary cutters and sewing
I was wondering if anyone uses a rotary cutter and a cutting mat to cut out their patterns. I came accross it in a blog this week and I am very interested in the idea. I bet it would save so much time- for me pinning and cutting the pattern takes for ever. Have you tried this? Is it good or no good? Any feed back would be wonderful.JaneySee More
"Janey, you are so sweet, its been a lot of fun. So nice to see more people are interested in sewing - it's so rewarding. People have been so giving of themselves too - which I have really enjoyed. Happy Holidays x
Trish"
Thank you for your creativity!
Hi everyone- I just want to thank you all for the inspiration you have provided this year! I have loved logging in each week and looking at the amazing creations the contributors have come up with. I have read so many of your posts that I feel like I know a lot of you, and I will miss you if sew weekly does not continue, or if you don't join again next year! I aspire to one day be able to create the amazing amazing clothes you come up with- and to finish a garment a week! Right now most of my…See More
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