15 tips for cutting fabric with a rotary cutter and ruler

Rotary cutting is the most efficient way to cut fabric, especially if you are cutting straight pieces for a quilt. These tips will help improve accuracy so you can get the results you want.
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0:00 how these cutting tips help
0:55 press fabric
1:12 cut with the grain
1:36 use the largest mat you can
2:06 align ruler with fabric fold
2:37 use one ruler per project
3:17 use the lines on the ruler
3:47 become familiar with your ruler
4:34 mark the line on your ruler
4:50 hold your ruler firmly
5:12 hold the cutter vertically
5:22 cut with one smooth motion
5:34 use a sharp blade
5:54 close your blade
6:32 dispose of your blade properly
6:56 final tip

[@satur9]

Thank you for these helpful tips.

[@DQDebra]

Thank you! I’m having trouble cutting. You gave me some good tips.

[@bccabernet]

good tips. My problem seems to be the rotary blade lifts up onto the ruler. Maybe I am holding it the wrong way?