✂️ HOW TO CUT STRAIGHT - QUILTING SKILLS TUTORIAL
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- Here are my tips and tricks to help you with cutting straight. You need to cut straight to prevent your blocks ending up too small, or wonky and out of square. Despite all your ironing attempts, and time spent on sewing straight, it’s essential to also have accurate cutting.
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Cutting is my favourite part of quilting. But it took time to refine my technique so the it was accurate and easy on my body. I also find the my blades last longer. So grab your coffee and enjoy 😊
Thank you Karen....I actually love the cutting process ! I love OmniGrid rulers ! I am slowly replacing my old
I add a weight on top of my ruler !
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I always wondered how they made quilts before we had rulers like we do. I can't imagine having to draw with templates on everything I make! Massive respect to my Grandmother!!! Also, I don't think I would be able to cut fabric while sitting down. I have muscle memory for standing up while cutting and I think if I had to sit down, that would be a giant list of challenges!! For the first time I experienced what happens when your blades stick together and you accidentally put two in the cutter.....I really liked that fabric...grrrrrrr.....This was a fantastic video and one I have been waiting for while not knowing I was waiting for it! Thank you Karen!! I have learned sooooo much from you!!! :)
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Sweet vindication! I was using a weight when my daughter walked by and said "mama, I dont think real quilters do it that way 🤭". Can't wait to show her this.
LOL...love it
No such thing as "real quilters" lol... Karens always so positive ...I drive the traditional quilters in my family crazy and I just smile!
I mean you can tell her a quilter makes quilts and if I make one then what’s that make me?
Cutting is my less favorite part of quilting. Thanks for this video.
We all have our spots. Enjoy
Wow. Posture, form, mental focus. This is more like a power lifting video than a sewing video. I doubt that anybody else approaches it with this depth. I don't quilt, but I'm subscribed. 😬
5th requirement for accurate cuts in my craft space - no cats on the cutting table. 😆Thanks so much for the clear and complete instructions, Karen. Although I've been sewing on and off since I was a teen and have made my own clothes and costumes, quilting is a different type of sewing and I am finding your instructional videos extremely helpful and useful. Also love that you are a fellow Canuck. Suggestion - making a playlist of the various instructional technique videos you have done. If it exists amongst your playlists, I couldn't find it. Thanks again!
Karen always gives great advice, before you cut, double check where your fingers are, so you don't end up in the emergency room for stitches like I did years ago
YIKES
Me too!
Happened to me last week lol.
@@issa32065 so very sorry, prayers for healing going up
Yup, I cut a slice off the side of my left index finger some years back. Took several attempts to get the blood spots out of the carpet 😳
Thank you once again Karen for a "masterclass" on quilting technique. And please thank you camera person for a skilled job in videoing.
All me...challenging at times
Hello from the UK. Thank you for all your wonderful advice. One tip O have picked up is, when using my long ruler, I have attached one of those self suction shower grip handles so that I can keep the pressure on the whole ruler whilst cutting. It helps me.
I wish all teachers had such a clear and sweet delivery!
A 5 lb weight on the end of my ruler stopped the end from sliding. I tried a 2 lb which was helpful but the 5 lb was exactly what I needed. I’m glad you joined the weight team.
took me a while. I found it pretty easy to roll on and off
I am pretty good at cutting, the problem I have is I seem to always have a bow in fabric on the fold. Can't seem to get the fabric straight. Love you videos
The fold needs to sit perpendicular to the cutting line...covered it in my Quilt Coach video #2
Thank you very much .
I will add one tip I have found that works for me. Now, in my old age, I am not always seeing so well which line on the ruler I need to follow. When I am cutting many pieces in a row that all have to be the same size, I put a little piece (or 2, depending on size) of painters tape on the lines on the ruler that I need to follow. This prevents me from misreading the lines on those one or two squares that may be the last 2 pieces I have in that color! Saved me many times.
If you don't have a hand weight you can use a bag of rice - that is what I use. It is enough weight to keep the ruler from shifting. This video is great - it helps so much to understand what works and why.
TY for bag of rice idea! I don't have any smaller weights!
True. Even I do not have those formal weights. In India we have something called as "Khal" (= a small heavy container to grind kitchen items like jigger, or garlic to make into paste) made up of stone. I use that. One may also use mere stone.
When I change my rotary blade, I take a fine point Sharpie pen and write the date on the side of the blade. Then there’s no doubt of how long it’s been!
I collect old, heavy, vintage irons... I use the heaviest one as a weight when cutting fabric... I use a medium weight iron, to hold down my quilt sandwich, on my sewing table, when ditching to keep it from falling off the table!
I like this!
How did I ever think I was cutting straight before?! This is by far the best instruction on cutting I have ever seen--and that includes my fashion design classes at AAU! Thank you so much for taking the time to thoroughly talk about and demonstrate the very critical skill of straight cutting. It's not at all dramatic to say this is life changing (especially for a budding designer). New fan and subscriber!🤩
I don't know how to sew, never attempted quilting, never had one or wanting to have one but I do love your videos. Everything seems so easy to do, is so well explained that I subscribed. And best of all I like your attitude and joyful, colorful life
Thank you so much!
You are so sweet
Thank you for the explanations. I was always trying to use pressure to push the blade through the fabric and never thought about how it was pulling the fabric or causing a wave. That explained a lot about some of my cuts that turned out to be wonky.
Probably the most common mistake
Hi Karen. Great how-to video. I bought weights a while ago for exercising. I noticed they started getting a little dusty so I put my 5 lb. weight to good use. I set it on my ruler and it saved my fabric many times from a slipping ruler.
🙂 Happy quilting ~ Arlene
Hi! I am not a quilter and I have a negative relationship with my rotary cutter. But I do use it for crafting and sometimes for garment sewing . Yesterday I used the cutter for the first time after watching this tutorial. Your advice re posture, stance, arm motion and grip made my cutting much easier and physically more pleasant. Thank you for all your encouraging words across all your videos. Your clear, to-the-point presentations are a breath of fresh air. Sometimes I listen to you without regard to topic just because I need an emotional boost. Think of that! You may be putting therapists out of business across the land! Thanks, Karen
Glad to hear it helped
I’ve been clenching! Gotta try straight arm
I've tried quilting off and on for decades, but you just gave me the best explanation of how to cut pieces accurately. I'm off to try it, and with your tips, I'm pretty confident. Thanks for that detailed, clear explanation. I'll be watching more. Cutting has always been the hardest part of sewing for me.
Martelli cutters!!!!! Templets Love mine!!!
I love mine, too, especially on days when Arthur (itis) decides that I must sit down to do everything.
Thank you, after quilting for over twenty years I finally am cutting much better.
Excellent 👍
The only thing I dislike about quilting is the cutting part 😫
I‘m going to try to keep your techniques in mind, next time.
And maybe I‘ll be able to learn this „cutting Yoga“ and have clean cuts at the same time. 😉
I bought a cutting mat and it arrived rolled up. It’s now spread out on my dining table with weights on the corners…. And I am waiting patiently ❤
Love a JGID video with my morning coffee
Morning! ☕️
Thank you for this comment! Reminded me of my tea getting cold in the other room 😂
Thank you so much for all the details you’ve included!! This is the video I definitely needed for cutting my blocks! Best tutorial ever!😊
Well, I’m definitely a clencher. 🤦🏼♀️ I’m the queen of the sliding ruler. I’ve even had a 24” ruler slip with a 5 lb weight on the far end of the ruler. I feel like I’m taking my final exams when it comes to cutting my fabric! Yes, I’m that anxious & uptight about it. Gotta try to relax.....at least a little. Thanks for this video. 😊
I have SO wanted someone to show me how to use a rotary cutter. I’ve used new blades, but have been unable to cut through two layers of fabric! Thank you for showing me what I’ve been doing wrong! I appreciate your tutorial!
Sometimes new ones stick together. Check that two are not stuck together
Your videos on the foundation skills for quilting are the best, most informative ones I’ve seen, and without all the “blathering” 😉 I look forward to learning from each one. Thank you for sharing you time and knowledge!
Great info, I always learn something from you! If you don’t have a five pound weight, look around your kitchen for a substitute. I use a 1.82 liter plastic bottle of tomato juice, works great. If I drink the tomato juice, I can fill the jug up with water. Happy quilting!
Great tip!
I discovered that when i veered off near the end of my cut, it was because I was looking to where my blade had been. I achieved accuracy when I intentionally looked to where I was going. And keeping my ruler on the mark I intended. Instead of slipping aside.
Thank you, Karen! This is a great tutorial.
Glad you liked it!!
I've been watching videos about sewing for a few months now but no one seems to give the basic. Everyone seems to expect you to know the small things :(
Now I have you who show me these tricks! I love you!
Hello Karen I don't make quilts. But would love to cut straight. I now think I must be a classic example of everything you should not do. Being left-handed doesn't help, but again it may be just with doing things wrong. I now have much to think about, thankyou for sharing this.
I am definitely going to try the weight and making sure my cutting arm is in line. Thanks so much!
I have used the weight, and find it quite helpful.
I always use this tip n it reduces the worry of maintaining the ruler in straight position. And naturally increases the accuracy. Once u get into the habit of using weights, u cannot imagine cutting especially longer straps without the weights.
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Yesterday I was making curtains for our van. For everyone else it’s a simple thing, for me a scary thing because I’m extremely inexperienced and I didn’t want to stuff up. I have seen you use your weight in previous videos and I had to dig mine out, those same weights I bought a year ago when we went into lockdown in Australia, thinking I can lose weight 😂 It was so so easy with the weight on my ruler. My husband thought I was very clever.
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Thank you Karen, I was so confused!
Martelli is my new find! They have videos to help learn what you are teaching too.
Yes, love the Martelli products and use those in my studio. The non-slip backing means those rulers never move when cutting. I've found that my cutting accuracy has improved a lot by using their products.
I have to admit I am a bit of a clencher 🤦♀️. I think mine is more nerves about cutting all that fabric which costs a pretty penny. Getting better with each quilt though 🤞
I buy a little extra fabric if it's yardage and cut a couple inches off the top and put it in a scrap quilt of 5"x1-2" pieces. It helps so much because once one tiny (usable) cut has been done the fabric isn't "perfect" anymore.
Also fussy cut rulers are the best. I love them. It makes cutting fabrics like Tula Pink's big designs justifiable.
This is so helpful. Cutting large pieces of fabric is my nemesis and holds me back from getting started. Thank you.
Hi Karen I really like your method of teaching so I've decided to start at the beginning and work through all the videos. You have given me so much confidence with my quilting techniques. Appreciated. Rosie from Brisbane Australia
Thank you for adding information on cutting from sitting as a permanent wheelchair user I find Very little information on quilting from sitting where we cannot adjust our chair height. Quilting is my winter time hobby as snow is not wheelchair friendly
Hi Karen, thanks so much for this, clears up a couple of things for me. I have a question, though. The biggest problem I have with cutting strips along the width of fabric is making sure the fabric is folded in half squarely. I have found several “ dog legs” in the fold area as I didn’t match the selvedge edges correctly. What am I doing wrong? I have a weight & really good tools, but getting frustrated with this. I would love any suggestions you have. Thanks! Kathy.
I absolutely could not cut without my Quilters Select Rotary cutters! The have a great weight which helps with the amount of force that is applied to my arthritic hand. I also use my accuquilt go, electric cutter.
ty for so many great tips! I have been having prob getting material square, followed your tips all except the putting tape on back of ruler. MISTAKE as I was cutting, ruler slipped and I am thankful it was an older blade or I probably would have cut my finger tip completely off! So on my 70th birthday I got a very bad cut that bled every where. very deep cut that should of had stitches, half a bottle of liquid bandage, ruined fabric, and no quilting for at least a week I learned my lesson, and will use all your tips and tricks.
I looked around and found I had some of the tape athletes use to tape up muscles. This works well on the back of rulers too.
Wow, what great tips. I now know why I have so much trouble. 😏 Thank U!!
I'm puzzled by what you mean when you talk about rulers with a "ledge" I don't see any ledges on my rulers, nor any on the ruler you showed in close-up when talking about it. Nothing at all rsembing a shelf or other horizontal surface sticking out from any of the surfaces.
I've rewatched several times and, from the context you're using it in, I'm guessing that you mean the thickness of the ruler's edge....? Have I got that right...? I've never heard of thickness or depht being referred to as ledge, so it's puzzling me.
Thanks
I also did not understand “ledge”. Am assuming it is the thickness of the ruler. Is this correct?
it's the thickness
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Many thanks!
I found using the weight was a game changer! Great video Karen, definitely one for me to save.
I didn't have hand weights kept saying I was going to buy them .So I made them by putting pennies in a in a Poland spring water bottle filled to the top .They are what i use as weights when cutting fabric. It's something we all have pennies and empty water bottles mines have a new purpose .I make another size use the larger bottle for hand weights too . I just wanted to share my homemade weights .Have a blessed day
Lorrie McDonnell Game changer for me too.
Crap I had no idea how much I needed this video just as bad as I needed your perfect pressing video if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be doing as good a job as I am quilting now and I mean that thank you so much!
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Thank you, thank you for these foundational skills videos; I'm just getting underway learning to sew a flimsy. I thought to grab my low cost fabrics (thrift, left-over, old shirts, pillow cases) and try strip piecing "like on RUclips". I tried the "8-at-a-time" HST. Wow! It's very easy to be all wonky. My cutting is sliding, my 1/4 seam is leaning, my fabric is puckering a little. Well, on the "not precious" fabric to play, that's fine. I'd be upset if this happened on my favorite print fabric. Here's to learning, and becoming skillful for quilts. :)
I have a couple of videos on how to sew HST's
Thank you for this! I am a lefty and realized that I was holding my rotary blade was backward! I can’t cut straight with scissors as is and I am trying to take my sewing skills to the next level
You may have just saved my new hobby. So many great basic tips that aren’t explained in typical beginner videos. Thank you!
Accurate cutting is not that easy - it should not be taken granted! Ur approach and delivery r great!❤
Can you show me how to put a new blade on? The bolt keeps falling off. The little washer, don’t know which side it goes. Thanks
The blade is on one side and the nut and washer on the other. It does not matter if the washer is up or down. My screws are fit on both sides but one way screws on tighter. Put the blade on the side closest to the ruler. So if you are right handed that's on the left, left handed on the right
Thanks, Karen! You’re a life-saver! I’m a beginning quilter, and struggle with cutting straight lines. And this will certainly help me improve!
Ditto from me!
Karen is a great teacher. Even I learn things from her and I have been quilting 25 years plus !
Thanks! I understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks!
I almost always use the weight. Anything longer than an inch past my finger. Another great tip Karen.
I bought a layer cake months ago and have been too scared to cut it for the quilt I want to make - cutting is my least favourite part of quilting! So thankyou Karen for this - exactly what I needed.
I lost my mom a few years ago and I inherited her sewing machine. The first thing that I made was a quilt! Its full of little mistakes, measuring inaccuracies and joy lol. I've learned so much from watching your videos though- you have such a nurturing and grounded delivery. I feel like you're a mother figure guiding me in this process, showing me how to still have fun and while also taking my time. Thank you so much, Karen
I just started using a hand weight on my ruler. This really helps for those long cuts. Look for them at garage sales or discount stores. And your tip about making a 'ledge' to sew straight was a good one, it really helps to butt up the edge of the fabric as you sew. Thanks!
the picture of this tutorial is so so funny lol thanks'
Karen, thank you for all you share with us on youtube. I'm a better quilter today because of you. But spring is almost here so I'd better get back to assembling my garden wagon. Have a safe and wonderful day. Kathy in northern lower Michigan.
after this winter, the gardening must be very therapeutic
WOW-getting a core workout while I cut fabric. Who knew it was exercise? LOL. Seriously-thanks for these helpful tips-I needed them.
When I read “ cutting is my favourite “, I nearly spit out my tea !! To me it has been a nightmare but after watching this I realize all my mistakes. First one being I am short and I’ve been cutting on my too high sewing table. Thank you so much for this video. Take good care. Cheers from N.B.
Some quilters tell me that they stand on an aerobic’s step
Never would have thought of that Perfect
Thank you, Karen. This will help me. I wish you hadn't sped up changing your blade, as I would love safe handling techniques to tackle that one issue that scares me.
Straight cutting, here I come!
You can slow the video down using the settings gear-like thing.
@@joane8651 Really??! I'll try it. Thank you!!!
Thanks for another great video Karen. Love how you explain and show how to cut properly.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for such a clear video for a newbie like me.
Could you do a video on folding your fabric for cutting!? Example, cutting a 2.5 inch strip out of a fat quarter. No matter how good I think I've folded it, it always seems to come out a little wonky!
Very timely! I have my pile of ironed fabric ready, just been too hesitant to start the cutting. Ha ha! Now I've got it!
Practice first
Thanks. Going nice and slow with an example really helps me focus and visualize what your saying. Thanks!!!
Donna Jordan of Jordan quilts was where I first saw the mention of hand weights. Live your videos so informative.
Balloon weights (a weight to hold down the balloons) works well too and u can buy balloon weights at dollar stores
I never got the notification for the Jolly interview! Now I have something to listen to while I work on my quilt today, yay!
Karen, thanks for all your tips! I used to cut on my dining room table until I figured out it had a sway across the length. I didn't know why my strips were not quite straight, and a quilt sandwich I had rolled onto wood planks and basted by hand didn't turn out very flat. Now I cut (and roll) on my granite countertop in the kitchen and all is well. (My sewing triangle is very large!)
My last comment is about starching. I had never tried it before, but I love the improved accuracy. I have been making flying geese, and there is literally nothing to trim but the dog ears. I may not always do this because of the time involved, but it sure seems worthwhile.
Thank you so much for teaching these tips! Trying to cut in awkward positions causes cutting injuries to the fingers!
I watch this morning. I started cutting some fabric this afternoon and your words came back into my brain and I tried to do all the right things you said to do and it did help thank you.
Excellent
Thank you. Cutting is not my favorite thing to do. I've changed my blade and am ready to start making those 1-1/4" wof strips to frame my blocks
Eureka! thanks for explaining getting waves & "clinching" when cutting! Excellent info I needed to comprehend. THANK YOU for continuing to enlighten everyone with your energy & positive view of the world of quilting.
Glad it was helpful!
OMG!! Gold!! I am just under 5' & my reach & arm strength are not enough to make good cuts. Your hint about using a weight on the end of the ruler is absolute gold!! I have only sewn EPP, all by hand, in the past so accurate cutting wasn't necessary; just gentle mushing here & there. I picked a simple pattern to make my 1st "real" quilt. BUT realized I had no idea how to make accurate cuts, sew straight seams & iron properly. BUT I have always believe time spent prepping on the back end make the front end so much easier. Your trifecta vids are wonderful! Short, simple & to the point. Lots of great examples. I have adjusted my stance & replaced the blade BUT the weight at the end of my long ruler is the VERY best. I have ALWAYS had issues with the ruler moving due to my height & short arms. I have placed sandpaper dots on the back & done everything I could think of to mitigate it BUT I still could not get it to work!! With the weight it works soooo easy!! Like you, I am using a 5 lb dumbell hand weight. It has the added benefit of being covered in a rubbery material to improve grip when working out, BUT that also keeps it from moving. It also makes it so much easier to match the markings on either end of my of my cutting mat. The weight is heavy enough to hold the end BUT light enough so I can tap the edge to fine tune it to the ruler lines. Just amazing!! THANK YOU!!!
Cutting. A fundamental but important skill. You go Karen.
Love your journey in quilting!
Good job Karen. Always a timely reminder. Hand sewing now on holidays in Perisher Valley (snow country in NSW, Australia. Lovely sunny day but only 9 degrees. Enjoy your cutting Karen 🌻
It never occurred to me that the ruler and may would line up. I’m always learning something new when I watch your videos!
Cutting is my favourite part of quilting too
So glad ...missing the retreat and catching up with old friends
Excellent video, cutting straight is a skill I'm working on, the thing that I am unsure of is how to straighten fabric that is either newly purchased or perhaps is a wonky scrap...folding with and/or perpendicular to the selvedge....
Thanks! That explains why my cuts have been all over the place. Starting a new quilt today with a new attitude!
I learned about using a five pound weight on the end of my ruler when making long cuts from watching Donna Jordan’s videos, and it works perfectly. A great help.
I think it was watching her for the 100th time that finally convinced me to give it a try
Very good tips Karen. Great idea to use the weight.
Omni Grid is the holy grail for me. The heavens parted the day I first cut with an Omni grid blade. 😁
I’m also a weirdo who loves cutting. Great video.
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Are you saying this terrific lady is a weirdo?? Hahahaha
You couldn't have put out this video at a more perfect time. I'm about to do a beginner quilt-along on my channel and the first bit was going to be about how to accurately cut your fabric. You've saved me all the trouble! Yay! I'm going to link up to your video if you don't mind and point my viewers to you for this part. Great vid Karen! Thanks! ~Becky Thompson, Power Tools With Thread
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Great tips! I use a vintage cast iron pressing iron for my ruler weight, but a gallon jug of water works in a pinch too. Also I'd recommend using cut resistant gloves to protect against rotary cutter slips. They take a bit of getting used too, but now I feel naked without them. Nobody wants to be called Stumpy!🙂
Thank you for all your very helpful videos!!
good tips
Cutting mats can be refreshed by soaking it in 1/4 cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water for 15-20 minutes. I used my bathtub as it was my biggest space. However: don’t skimp on your rulers or your mat - save up the extra dollars and invest in quality from the beginning; it really will pay off, as Karen said.
I always come back to the basic videos!
Fantastic lessons thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really like your tutorials, so easy to understand. Thank you!
I re-watch your "tips and tricks for better results" whenever I sew a wonky block. I go through the list, and check off each. Did I cut straight, do I have a fresh blade, did I iron correctly ..... After watching your video, I discover one that I missed and can continue making accurate blocks. Thank you so much for helping me sew and quilt accurately. ❤🧵
Karen can you add a section on how to cut straight of grain too please I end up with bendy straight strips lol
See my Quilt coach ep 2 ruclips.net/video/CrTzW2xa61o/видео.html
Thank you for all your work on youtube. I'll finish my first quilt soon, thanks that you inspired my to begin with quilting.
Excellent
My hands are no longer strong enough to hold the ruler without slipping and ruining my cut. You have no idea how grateful I am to you for this video. You have made my life better by giving me back my confidence in cutting and therefore sewing again.
Thank you for all the great tips
Might be worth trying a suction-grip handle on your ruler - works for me - I am talking about the ones they sell in the hardware store as grab rails for the shower.