How I use my rotary cutter

Since so many of the "real" sewers use rotary cutters, I had to get one so I could be awesome like them. Sad to say, but I cut about as straight with it as my 2 year old would. My ruler slips, I start cutting off in the wrong direction...bad news.

So I made a pattern I can actually trace around with the rotary cutter. Now maybe, just maybe, I won't waste any more fabric with my crooked cutting.

First, get a box made of rigid or corrugated cardboard. (Thank you Costco for your ginormous boxes!)



Then cut out your pattern. This one's itty bitty, only 6x7, so keep that in mind when you choose a box.


Lay your cardboard pattern on top of your fabric and cut around it. Don't forget the cutting mat! You'll save your dining room table and your husband won't get mad. Trust me on this one.

And there you go.




I have no idea if this an original idea, but it worked for me. Maybe now I'll get confused with one of those "real" sewers.