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How I Cut Pattern Pieces! My Favorite Tools and Methods For Preparing Material For Bag Making

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My leather/vinyl/cork bag tags: www.heartwooda...
All about my rivet press: • Let's Talk About Rivet...
Small Ruler: shopoklaroots....
My metal bag tags: / 42193887
Happy Sewing!
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12” x 6” ruler: www.sewingmach...
12” x 3” ruler: www.sewingpart...
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Pattern Weights: / comanicreations
*Non-slip Template Spray: amzn.to/3v6HIlL
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*Heat Erasing Markers: amzn.to/3B5cwUs
Stiletto: shopoklaroots....
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Variegated Thread (I like using tex 45 - thicker - and tex 35 - good for domestic machines): geekyhardware....
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Mara 100 thread: www.wawak.com/...
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Here are your Time Stamps!
Intro - 0:00
Rulers - 2:13
Cutting Tools - 8:35
Marking Tools - 10:23
Other Tools - 12:09
How To Cut Paper Pattern - 12:39
Cutting Pattern On The Fold - Fabric - 15:18
Cutting Pattern On The Fold - Cork - 20:25
Cutting Small Rectangle - 25:00
Cutting Large Rectangle - Cork - 27:34
Cutting Long Strips - 37:20
Q+A - 36:03
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Portable workhorse: Bernina 350
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@DrofJustice Год назад

I put a PopSocket in the middle of my 6x24” ruler to make it easier to lift and move. It also keeps my fingers away from the cutting edge and hanging off the other edge for stabilization. ❤

@jamiewilson9262 Год назад

That is genius, Karen!

@jessicamarsh9779 Год назад

That is the absolute most genius idea I’ve seen in a long time! Thanks for the tip. I’m definitely gonna do that 😊

@ninasis Год назад

I have NEVER thought about doing this and now I'm going to think about nothing else until I can get a popsocket!

@shawuanamay3913 Год назад

Good idea

@Malicedagrey Год назад

I would have never thought of that! Thank you

@teresacombs5968 Год назад

I print my pattern pieces from freezer paper, (You can get them that goes through your printer). Then you can iron the pattern pieces to your material, then it just peel the freezer paper off and it can be reused multiple times. I use this so the pattern pieces doesn’t move on the fabric when your cutting.

@cindypierce6269 Год назад

I would give this two thumbs up if I could brilliant.

@cynthiadugan858 Год назад

Random scraps of interfacing at my house get fused crazy quilt fashion to the backs of favorite patterns that I use over and over … seriously it’s the best! It makes paper more durable and is especially sweet with tissue patterns. After fusing, the tissue behaves more like a fabric and folds up nice and tight to store, it isn’t damaged by pin holes, it grips to the fabric you are cutting out nicely and you may not even need pins❤

@lisamansfield9784 Год назад

This is BRILLIANT!!🙌

@pattyharp725 Год назад

Great tip.

@dirstelkelly7620 2 месяца назад

That is a great metaphor! Clothing is like cooking, and quilting is baking. Super helpful! Thank you!

@pattyharp725 Год назад

Jess you are so kind to take the time to answer questions. You are so appreciated. And you are knowledgeable. GOD bless you.

@creolekitten Год назад

Great video! Thank you. Thank you for emphasizing CLOSE YOUR ROTARY CUTTER!!! Back when I managed a theatrical costume shop, if left a rotary blade exposed or scissors open, I made them to do push-ups as punishments. 🤣😂🤣😂 (insert evil laugh)

@pattyharp725 Год назад

So dangerous. I have had friends that have been to the hospital and had to take time off from sewing, when it could have been prevented by just closing. Also they have rotary cutters that close automatically.

@creolekitten Год назад

I keep thinking that one day I’ll buy some pretty pattern weights. For years, I’ve been using the marble bases from our old trophies. The bases work great and it repurposes trophies we no longer want to display but still bring back fond memories.

@marcymegaro2924 Год назад

You should buys some from the link above. I have 4 of them and they work great

@annguglielmino8989 Год назад

I am not sure I would upgrade. Sometimes the stuff you have been using for years works great enough and it is familiar

@fluegge1904 Год назад

So yesterday I walked into our local quilt shop & was given an $80 credit...to my amazement they had the Quilters Select rulers. I got the 6 x12 & used it today for cutting out my Amber Crossbody, which has about a hundred pieces (seems like) AND OMG I would have given up with alllll my other rulers I have. THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! Now I need to replace the other rulers, because the difference is just too phenomenal. THANK YOU THANK YOU for this video Jess!!!

@obxshelly Год назад

I have been sewing for the better part of 40 years and I have to say, I always learn something new with your videos. Thank you!

@cindypierce6269 Год назад

Great video. One thing I learned years ago when rotory cutting large or long pieces was to use the grid lines on the mat. If you start by lining up your first cut with the grid on the mat you don't have to make so many marks on the fabric and it is still fast and accurate. As for making it more enjoyable. I asked myself two questions. Do I have the best tools and environment for the task, then I made changes that were needed. Who doesn't like new sewing toys? I also started thinking of it as its own fun task. I try to include my favorite beverage and a good audiobook, and make sure I give myself plenty of time.(Fused pieces are best left to set over night.) I love KAI products, their rotory blades stay sharp so much longer then the cheap ones.

@sharonsmith5575 Год назад

I put a thin sheet of sheet metal under my cutting mat and use magnets for my patterns.

@pamelaweaver127 8 месяцев назад

Another great video! As a beginning bag maker I really appreciate these instructional videos!

@catmama7 Год назад

I really enjoy watching your videos. I have learned some things from you. In fact, you are the reason I got into bag making. I stumbled on one of your videos one day and I was hooked. I just thought I would give you a few tips that I use. I hope they will help you. The first thing I do after I print a pattern is I laminate each page then cut out my pattern. The pattern lasts a long time and it's easy to trace around. As for interfacing, I cut my pieces from my interfacing and then iron that to my fabric. That way I don't get goo everywhere. I do a lot of my work from my ironing board because I can't stand very long so I sit at my ironing board. I have my ironing board beside my sewing machine adjusted low for sitting. I have had to change several covers before I figured out to cut out the interfacing first. I hope this has been helpful to you.

@sewintenseessentialsstudio8476 Год назад

I use river rocks for fabric weights. Works great and they are FREE!

@nuriadavis4871 Год назад

Thank you! You’re such an awesome teacher. Your videos are relaxing. I hope you’re doing better. ♥️

@linzl3615 Год назад

I’ve made full size templates made of cheap plastic placemats, and templates for interfacing

@patriot8938 Год назад

Since I usually make more than one bag and have found when I cut around a paper pattern (sometimes I trace, sometimes not), it gets smaller each time (operator head space problem), I purchased the flexible cutting mats at the dollar tree and use them to make the pattern pieces. You get 2 mats for $1.25 and that is less expensive than some of the other stencil/mats used for cutting patterns. I also labeled my paper scissors at the grip so there is no mistaking them when someone wants to cut something.

@klynndubois6200 Год назад

I do the same!

@annguglielmino8989 Год назад

But what if I do a craptastic job of cutting THAT out????😭

@pamstassi8421 Год назад

I have always attached ribbon to my good/ fabric scissors - house rule: don't touch - fabric only. It's worked for many, many years. Older scissors get ribbon removed & recycled down to paper use, then to garage use.

@christineaiken5493 10 месяцев назад

I laminate all my pattern pieces and for the ones I use frequently, I get those plastic cutting mats from the dollar store and cut all the pieces for templates.

@memeyers1962 Год назад

I use the spray backing on some specialty rulers I use in quilting and it works great for preventing slipping.

@ashiigi1 Год назад

I use something called Dragon Grips Grip tape (on Amazon), its small, thin hexagon shaped stickers i place on the backs of my rulers and acrylic templates. Those work great too! 🤙

@donnacornell6340 Год назад

I really enjoyed this video, lots of really useful tips! I have been cutting out patterns with a 28mm rotary cutter. Game changer!! It's small size makes cutting so easy. Also, I am using my Cricut Easy Press (12x10) for fusing interfacing. I am making little gift pouches and am able to add the SF101 and Fusible Fleece 9 pieces at a time. I also have been using the Ball jar glass canning weights for pattern weights. They are awesome!! Heavy yet slide easily to glide around the edges and hold it down.

@shawuanamay3913 Год назад

I saw this on another RU-vidr. She cut out her fabric pieces. With the interfacing glue up, she laid the fabric pieces wrong side down onto the interfacing( wrong side up). She used parchment paper to lay on top of all pieces and ironed/ pressed. No glue on iron nor ironing surface. I started doing that. 🤗

@roxannelaird9346 Год назад

I was taking a break from cutting my pieces for the Making Backpack and was FREAKING out when the pieces weren't EXACTLY as the pattern called for! I watched this video while I was taking my break and it was perfect timing! It brought down my anxiety as I am OCD (self-diagnosed, of course) and stress out about minor things being off. Once I went back to cutting having just watched this video, my stress level was a lot lower! I appreciate your insight! It really resonated about how quilters need things to be exact, but bag making is more forgiving! I am new to bag making and have been more in the quilting world prior to this attempt I am currently working on.

@fluegge1904 Год назад

For some reason I have been attracted to those old heavy iron irons at estate sales & find them really useful for making bags now. Great weights for pattern cutting AND weights for glueing layers of cork, leather etc. together. Also love some of the small iron shoemaking forms for corners etc. Loved your video...always always learn new ways to do things.

@annguglielmino8989 Год назад

What a great excuse to buy me mire vintage stuff! 😄

@Suseka61 Год назад

I don't tend to comment on your videos... just love watching them. But as a newbie I found this one extremely helpful and informative. As you said, its not something I would have wanted to ask about (becoz it would seem pretty obvious to the more experienced folks), but its something I've struggled with. I will definitely invest in some of those rulers and I have saved this video for future reference. Thank you very much :)

@ritaadler-everett5392 Год назад

Thanks Jess! It was somehow reassuring that you have the same issues with the less than pleasant side of bag making - the prep work! I have days where there's just not enough time for prepping a whole bag and sewing it. So I like to take a few patterns I want to make and break the work up. One night I will cut out all of the pieces from the 2 or 3 patterns while watching a Christmas movie. The next night I will cut all of the fabrics, stabilizers, etc., another time I'll do all the fusing and in between I watch your videos or familiarize myself with the instructions. Then when I have the time, I can get right to the fun stuff and make the bags! I always have 2-4 projects ready to go at any given time. Merry Christmas!

@gregsmith284 Год назад

I have a lot of cork backed steel rulers. I also have six foot x 2” rulers. I do leather as well as fabric.

@clayrblu Год назад

"Pleat to taste" 😆😆😆 I love it. Great info in this video, ty! Merry merry Christmas to you and your fam!

@dianedecoster2092 Год назад

I love and like your videos. You have made my life of sewing so much better ❤

@hilaryburke3076 10 месяцев назад

For cutting on the fold I print out two pattern pieces, cut them out except for a half inch where it says 'cut on fold' match up those 'cut on fold' lines and tape them together. I can then outline the entire piece without having to move it. (I put one pattern piece upside down.)

@bccabernet 22 дня назад

I think that I'm going to start doing this. Every time (or nearly every time) I cut a panel piece on the fold, my pattern seems wonky after cutting it. One half is not exactly the same as the other... No matter how hard I try. I do pin the paper pieces to the material.

@rosac8168 Год назад

I’m like amazed at how much your back drop looks like mine lol

@sainianabula7717 Год назад

Omg!!! I love your explanation of how to cut fabric!!! Amazing tutorial!!! Thank you for this ❤

@bccabernet 21 день назад

Thank you so much for this video. I love your teaching videos where you discuss the basic "how to" almost more than watching the ones where you create a bag. You are such a great teacher! I struggle with cutting pattern pieces out on fabric. I pin the paper to the fabric and cut around it with my scissors. But the fabric pieces seem to have stretched or isn't the exact same as the paper. And anything cut on the fold, one side looks good, and the finished cut seems to be larger or sometimes smaller on one side or a bit wonky. Maybe I should use weights instead of pinning them to my woven fabric? It's so frustrating! That’s why I haven’t even tried fussy cutting my materials since I have issues cutting it regularly. Do bag pattern pieces need to be cut on the grainline and you need to true up the straight edges first - like garments need to be? And in bag-making, does it matter if you lift the material up when cutting it? I was recently told that my scissor’s blade needs to stay on the table and not lift it up to cut or lift up the fabric as it won't produce a proper cut..

@wendykakogawa1861 Год назад

We're a lot alike - I don't like measuring, cutting out fabric or fusing to interfacing; I like your analogy on Garment making, Quilt making and Bag Making. And I have to get organized with my patterns also. It's getting to a point where I can't find stuff anymore. I love how you perforate your pattern for the foam interfacing.

@annguglielmino8989 Год назад

Thank you for this. I am awful at cutting out things with rulers alone; never dawned on me to use more than one ruler. Used that today and BRILLIANT! I almost bought new rulers on Amazon but now I am going to check out the rulers you suggested. Thanks, Jess!

@teresamonday81 Год назад

Thanks Jess! You're truly a gem. I learn so much from your tutorials.

@pdee701 Год назад

I surely appreciate this video! You have touched on several issues I have had with cutting out patterns. Thanks so much!

@grandme1234 Год назад

Thank you, I always have problem cutting out patterns. You are a great instructor. Easy to follow .

@LeanneWetzel Год назад

I took Jess’s recommendation on the Kai scissors and I’m in love. I thought my Gingher scissors were amazing but those Kai scissors beat them hands down. If you feel like your cuts with scissors don’t look as good, try Kai scissors. I found them on Wawak. As for a rules, if you are on a budget shopping at JoAnns, I would recommend Omnigrip (green rulers not the yellow Omnigrid) rules. Do not be tempted by cheap Fiskar rulers. You will be so much happier with Omnigrip. You can use 50%/60% off coupons on these rulers to make them more affordable and slowly build your collection.

@fluegge1904 Год назад

But I have all the Onmigrips & just bought my first Quilters Select yesterday...the difference is AMAZING!!!

@jenel4043 Год назад

Oh my gosh! Thanks so much helping me figure out how to cut a straight line. Haha you made it so easy to figure out why I wasn't getting my cuts right! 🙃

@MelissaH05 Год назад

I wish I had seen something like this when I was starting... This will help so many people!!!

@dianeschwalm3855 Год назад

I agree! Quilters Select rulers are THE best! Hands down

@SewingSistahs Год назад

Great for beginners.

@angelamcgovern1525 Год назад

Fantastic video, really helpful and well needed. You had me worried it putting a video out on Monday. Hope your little ones are feeling better soon. I live in uk and had never really heard of strep, my kids are in their 20’s and myself and friends were saying never heard of it, our kids got sick when young , it’s a worry for every parent but I think as parents we know when they are so sick that they need hospital treatment. I hope u and your family have a merry Christmas xx

@suemellette2829 Год назад

Thanks Jess for this video. Awesome tips that I can use! Thanks for sharing.

@paulavandieden8609 Год назад

So helpful. Love the comparisons between cooking/baking & quilting/garmenting (think I invented a word there!)/bag making. Love your energy, wish I had some. Merry Christmas!

@cindy_lewis Год назад

I would love to see you make the Faith Clutch from Cherishing Today Designs.

@juliecangialosi7183 Год назад

Thank you, Jessica. I get intimidated by the rotary Cutter and rulers sliding. I love Quilters Select, too. I have decided it is less stressful for me to trace.

@leenek Год назад

How cool it would be, if there is a big metal plate under the cutting table and pattern weights would actually be magnets :D

@sarahgarifo524 Год назад

That’s your million-dollar idea!

@cindypierce6269 Год назад

Check out steal commercial kitchen work tables. You can pick them up used from restaurant supply stores.

@melissavintagetinkub7648 Год назад

I made my own. I purchased sheet metal from Lowe’s and stuck my self-healing mat on top. I use magnets as pattern weights.

@teresagann6452 Год назад

I love this video so much! So many helpful tips. And you’re human!! 😊 I thought I was the only one that dreaded interfacing and stored patterns like that 😂😂

@rasodilove Год назад

I'm a quilter and I've never seen anyone hold the rotary cutter like you do...is it more ergonomic that way? I'm gonna try it! Thank you for this (and all) your great videos! 👍

@cindypridgen3299 10 месяцев назад

Awesome. Cutting out and interfacing is my least part.

@kimberlymathews9341 Год назад

Excellent helpful video. Thanks!

@amandagray5829 Год назад

As someone who makes a good amount of zipper tabs, those small scraps are always saved! Beats cutting into a larger piece of fabric when I can maximize my interfacing or other material!

@hollyk4368 Год назад

Whoop! First to comment! I like, no love ALL yours! You are fun, uplifting and informative. You have improved my sewing. Blessings on your day, and Very Merry Christmas.

@harriscolorado Год назад

This is an extremely helpful video! Thank you for being so encouraging!

@malekasajjad4979 Год назад

Thank you very much for all this information. Thenks again.

@mulligangal5963 Год назад

I use parchment paper between fabric/mat and iron when I am ironing interfacing on fabric cuts - keeps any goo from surfaces where I don't want goo.

@peggyflowers6755 Год назад

I use the 10.5 square ruler to fold fabric that will fit in my cubbies.

@jacquelinemorris5206 Год назад

I am the one person who is watching that LIKES to do the futzzie, boring jobs -like cutting out and interfacing the pieces. And I would absolutely come and work for you doing that -IF - I didn’t live just about as far away from you as I can and still be in the continental U.S. (Oregon). Haha

@denisegeorgiades2887 Год назад

Thanks for this video Jess. Very informative xxx

@kathleenoman726 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video.

@melodywunschel3064 Год назад

merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

@jillbruce3624 Год назад

Thank you, Jess. This was very helpful.

@denmar6431 Год назад

I use a True Cut Rotary blade sharpener (from Amazon) when my rotary blade “tells me” When it needs sharpening.

@terribushnell1145 Год назад

Honestly, I know 2 rulers work but if you are going to work quickly and accurately go and buy a large square ruler and be able to measure 13 x 15 easily. I have a large 18 x 18 square and it's so much easier to cut those larger pieces more accurately. Another thing to do which is safer and easier when cutting through multiple layers making a straight edge you should put the ruler and fabric where you are going to cut on the left or right from bottom to top, not above going left to right. Much safer and easier to keep the pressure on the ruler if it's parallel to you. I have been a quilter for 25 years and l am OCD about cutting. Thanks for the info.

@lindapachy2894 Год назад

Question, why don’t you just use the grid on your cutting mat and connecting the lines on each side of whatever you’re measuring?

@ChristineKrannich Год назад

Sadly, not all of the mats are accurately marked. Mats can warp depending on how/where they are stored as well so the grid lines can distort. Once I build a 4x8 table, I am buying an unmarked self-healing mat so I don’t have to deal with the trying to ignore the lines. It can be difficult!

@kaydonahue5773 Год назад

In regards to the on the fold pattern pieces, Instead of flipping the pattern piece and tracing it that way, could you just print out the same pattern piece and tape it to the other piece?

@chyleneyoung963 Год назад

I use ecordian file folders for all my patterns that are closed with elastic... and I use different folders for ie- kids clothing, bags, adult, misalanious, etc... I put on outside what category is in the folder and then on tabs inside I'll put the names of the patterns/ what size they are ... they store great, and sit on the shelf for easy access when I need them.... adult clothing patterns I clip them together and have them on display strips with s-hooks in the closet (keeps them nice and flat)

@bikergirl7823 Год назад

Great tutorial, I hate cutting out and as for interfacing well what can I say 🥱 I just want to sew the bag. That likely why most of my bags are faux leather with waterproof canvas to cut down on interfacing. New years resolution, must be more patient 😂

@smileyknitting7628 Год назад

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@AnonymousAmyMakes Год назад

I have a Fiskars ruler that has thick black lines with a white outline around them. I CANNOT use it! I need a ruler that has thin, clear lines!! The ones I use the most are the 6x24, 3x12, 6x12 and 1x6 of course. I put them all together if I need to cut anything bigger. I added tiny strips of the clear but textured medical tape to the back of all of my rulers to make them non slip. I bought a small rotary cutter from the Dollar Tree that I use ONLY for paper pattern cutting. I cut all straight lines with my small rotary cutter and a ruler. Then scissors for the curves. I've yet to get an air erasing marker. That's next on my list. Have you tried the sewline trio marking pen? Curious as to how others feel about them. So glad you made this video! I will add one more thing. When cutting my pattern pieces initially, depending on the pattern lines... I stay consistent. If they're thick lines, I cut in the middle of them, but do that for every piece. I find that as long as you're consistent, it works out fine. I do get ocd about my fabric pattern pieces matching the paper pattern perfectly. I'm trying to break myself from that. I use pins on ALL of my projects. I use them inside the seam allowance. Clips move, makes my fabric shift, and they're bulky. So I use my pins and have no issues. Thanks again. I know this was a much requested video!!! One other thing... I HAVE to cut both pages of the patterns that are on the fold. I find that if I use the pattern piece with my fabric folded, the fabric is too big.

@paminparadise Год назад

Just watching your old quilt videos.. did you ever make a video about backing with cotton lycra?

@ev3lynm Год назад

Just the video I needed ❤

@artglue2 Год назад

What a great vid! Thank you for all this info!

@loribernard5144 Год назад

Great tutorial ❤

@VERONICA-og8vl Год назад

You had mentioned before about using a cricut can you do video. Ty for all the info

@sewwawa3202 Год назад

That's exactly 💯 how I keep my patterns. Except I laminated the envelope with the picture on the front

@Fereday Год назад

I cut exclusively on vinyl banner material and would love to discover a better way to make a template that is more exact than cardboard templates. Would you have any solution that would work so that I can get a more exact cut? Thank you, love the videos.

@toyindada1775 Месяц назад

This is a nice video. Pls where can one get the transparent rulers and what are they called ?

@clairetrimby111 Год назад

from a beginner thank you 😊

@debbrase6045 Год назад

What is your storage cupboard called behind you and where did you purchase it as well as the baskets? Thank you for your videos and being “real” when you video😊

@kambyr Год назад

The rulers I use (creative grid) have the grit lasered into the back of the ruler. So it’s not something they added into the ruler that will wear down.

@MaryJoD Год назад

I'm not one who likes to cut horizontally in front of me. I will rotate my mat to cut vertically similar to a smaller rotating mat, which I will use on smaller cuts.

@gregsmith284 Год назад

Once I have my paper pattern cut out I glue it to cardboard and for all the cut on fold pieces I print an extra piece and add it to the other piece making a full size piece

@dsmith7ify Год назад

I feel the same way about cutting out pattern pieces as you! My least favorite step and then it def ties with ironing the interfacing. I think it's exhausting! Am I a baby?😁👶

@thefluffster100 Год назад

Thanks so much for this video, every single thing I think when cutting fabric and interfacing was mentioned, in video and the comments (so it's not only me then)! I love the non slippy rulers, I'm in the UK so trying to source these rulers isn't so easy, may have to hit up an American friend to source and send to me. But I have a question as you are the ruler queen, if you or your amazing viewers can tell me where I can locate a clear ruler with the fractions marked, as this would be just perfect. I cannot find one in UK, I've been through every page on Amazon. I have loads with the little line marks - but I'm visually impaired, so I'd love the actual numbers 1/4 1/8 etc marked on the rulers. Any help with that greatly appreciated. I learn so much from your videos. Thanks so much.

@klynndubois6200 Год назад

Oh please! Tell me where you got those gorgeous rope baskets?❤

@suzanneschannel4109 Год назад

When cutting the zipper do you use your good Kai scissors or a cheaper pair. I know the zipper tape is nylon coil but I’m scared to use my good scissors. I cut with my good scissors on the tape part and then use my cheap scissors to cut the coil part. I swear I see bag makers use their good scissors for cutting over the coil.

@unusualsponge2145 Год назад

My conclusion from this is that my rulers are too slidy. None of mine have the magic backing and slip all over the place. I was admiring your ability to cut under the ruler and thinking that when I try that it ends in disaster. I’m sure you have amazing skills developed over hours of bag making, but I think that I’m not helped by my slidy rulers! Thanks for the interesting video

@Pookie-de7ll Год назад

Before even getting to cutting pattern pieces, I have a problem ensuring that a straight edge of the pattern piece is in line with the weft or warp of the fabric. This is particularly troublesome when the fabric has certain patterns. I usually try to start with lining up the straight edge of a pattern piece with the selvage, but that doesn't guarantee a straight edge for some reason (maybe fabric shifting when I'm cutting with a rotary cutter?) and for subsequent pieces. So my question is, how does one ensure that the straight edge of a pattern piece is in parallel/perpendicular to the fabric? Any advice/tips are appreciated.

@pattibrown7847 Год назад

Great tutorial as per usual! I am wondering what the cutting mat is that you use? Thanks

@barbaraanne2136 Год назад

The texture on the back of QS ruler is etched or machined texture.

@welshwitch2126 Год назад

I wish there were acrylic templates for popular bag patterns. My fine motor skills suck, partly due to age, and partly due to a spinal cord injury. I struggle with curves terribly.

@delappcatherined9041 Год назад

There are many available!

@bccabernet 21 день назад

the template shop carries many of the popular bag patterns.

@arriettysbags Год назад

I don't have your ruler make, but I'm wondering if it is etched into the surface which is why it doesn't scrape off? Yes, I'm the same I trace and then cut. Although, I do use my ruler and rotary cutter on the straight bits. I have some vintage 1lb weights I use as weights, but in a pinch, I use my scissors as a pattern weight lol I know with the thick lines on sewsweetness patterns are designed to cut on the outside of the line.