Hey friends - if you love this rotary cutter (or it's blades) - you can pick these up directly from Martelli Notions via THIS link: www.martellinotions.com/?Affiliate=sewbecca
Thank you! I bought thru your link instead of Amazon. It was only $4 more but I signed up for their rewards programs. Amazing rulers too! Gratitude! Be blessed! 💐🕊
I have to say... with all the sewing videos out there yours is one of the most real. Some of them are either so boring and all they do is talk talk talk talk talk about nothing or there's music playing in the background. Nothing drives me crazy more then that. I'm really happy that I found your videos. I'm really enjoying them. I don't understand with all the years I've been watching videos why I just found you. Hopefully more people start following you. It's well worth their while.
Thanks for showing me how to change the blade without resorting to pliers. I think it would be great to show how to reinsert the spring. I have learned how since I end up having to do that now and then when I change the blade despite my best efforts. I do love this rotary cutter, it's saves my wrist a lot of pain.
Becca!!!, you teach me so much!!! I truly appreciate what you do. I had no idea I could remove the plastic barrier so I can get out all the lint underneath.!!!!!!!! I thought I understood but you seem to always teach me something else. You're awesome. Thank you .
Thank you fo this demo, I’ve had a Martello for a long term and never could use it correctly. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and am thankful I can start using it.😊
This rotary cutter is my favorite. I have both sizes. It works great with all rulers, and particularly my Stripology. It truly reduces wrist/hand fatigue. (And it is hard to get used to the screw being threaded counterclockwise.) I also use non-Martelli blades with no problems. I put my rotary cutters in a tray to stay save and reduce repetitive movements to close blade and keep me safe. I use my needle nose pliers to change the blade.
Becca, thank you so much for this informative video. I bought a very cutter from my Quilting store and they didn’t give me much information. The owner of the shop doesn’t use this product but one of her assistants does but wasn’t in. I paid a lot of money for it but since I’m left-handed and getting older, I thought it’s best to be more ergonomically correct. I didn’t know how to clean it so thanks to you I know I can take my Martinelli Qatar apart and do just that. Thank you thank you thank you thumbs up.
Ohhhh man... I've got the left-handed one of these since I'm a lefty. I've LOVED it for years; however, I've had trouble with it for the last few months and couldn't figure out what the prob was. I'd change blades every couple of days and that didn't help... BUT YOU'RE AMAZING VIDEO has shown me why!!!! I didn't know it came apart to be able to clean it.... LOL!!!! Thank you so much for making this video!!!! Life saver!!!
Becca, thank you for this video. I have really bad pain in my neck and upper back, anddoing anything is a problem. I will NOT stop sewing, so I am looking for solutions. I will invest in this cutter because it looks like it will be better for me. I have subscribed!
Love Martelli cutter. Rule#1 Use ONLY their blades. Warning: Or you will have miss cuts. Their blades have round holes only. Not like other brands that have notches. Agree best tool in my sewing room is the Martelli cutter and I also love their cutting mats. Thick and durable with great marking lines that dont fade away.
The marking lines on the cutting mat don't fade, but I do still get gouges in them just like I would other mats. :( I wish there was a self healing mat that could literally take thousands of cuts in the same position and show no wear! LOL
Thanks! Becky I do have two the 45” & 60” right handed one love them both. Have had the 45” for years got the 60” about 2 years ago. You did a great job on this video. Enjoy your videos please keep them coming.
Martelli Ergonomic Rotary Cutter arrived today, and WOW! No more aching wrist, and my arthritis is loving this. No hard downward press necessary, can cut for hours now, instead of minutes. I wish I had bought this long, long ago.
I bought mine over 20 years ago at a quilt show in Worcester, Ma. It was the only product Mr. Martelli was selling at the time. They have come a long way. Three years ago I broke the spring while changing the blade. Called the company and had a choice of them sending me a new spring or returning my cutter and for nominal fee they would send me the newest model, lol, they no longer made my original model. I love it and would never be without it. I originally purchased it because I have to sew, cut and iron while sitting and it is almost impossible to cut with any comfort with the other cutters while sitting. Mr. Martelli took a long time demonstrating and letting me try it, I was in my wheelchair and it worked! He was great and it is still a great company. One of these days I’d like to get the 60 mm one also. Thanks for a very informative tutorial. Ps love their blades also, they last longer than any others I have used.
I am a lefty. Like most lefties I was shown how to do most things by right handed people, so I use scissors with my right hand. After watching your live session this past weekend, I started researching these rotary cutters. Subsequently I found this video, but also other videos that showed the left handed cutter. I decided to get it to try it out…what.a.game changer! I will probably never feel comfortable with left handed scissors, but I don’t think I will ever go back to cutting fabric with my right hand.
Thanks for the demo. As soon as you showed it I went and picked up my cutter and I see what you're saying about the wrist. I've had carpel tunnel surgery and I feel the strain of using my current cutter. I'm so excited for my new cutter.
Hey friends! Want to grab one of these rotary cutters? I've got a few options for you (note: none of these are affiliate links!): - You can purchase directly from me (thank you!) at etsy.me/3waHR74 - Buy one from @Sew Yeah via Saturday Night/Tuesday Night Fabric Sales on RU-vid, or on their website at bit.ly/3skitcy - You can purchase directly from Martelli (catch one of their sales!) at bit.ly/2OYEXl7 - BE AWARE: Amazon is selling a pirated copy of this that may not have the same quality of a true Martelli cutter. (Pirated item here amzn.to/2NS1aR5)
Okay. You convinced me. I went to your Etsy Shoppe to buy one and bought a few other things as well! I’ll let you know how I like it once I get to use it!
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been curious as to these as I’ve never been able to master the typical cutter - always wasting fabric and using pressure, destroying Matt sooner than later… Also, you speak clearly (despite stuffy nose) and not too fast nor too slow - great for a deaf person! And great close ups as well as your happy face . Gratitude 💐
@@sewbecca Aww! I had the same for years. I tried a NeilMed nasal rinse until it went away (2 weeks) and haven’t had it since! Over 10 years. Worth a try. And I’ll continue to pray for you. Oxygen is so good LOL Have a beautiful year. God watch over and bless the work of your hands, all that you put your hands to, and those you love. < 🕊💐
I have both the right AND left handed cutters. LOVE them. Had them for years. Started with the original left handed cutter recommended by my local quilt shop back in maybe 2009. Glad they came out with the broader handle, so much more comfortable. I recommend this to all. I don’t quilt, I use for apparel sewing
I have a Martelli rotary cutter and I Love it!! It is comfortable to hold no fatigue. I rarely use the 5 other rotary cutters I have. I bought mine several months ago. I am so HAPPY With mine.
Thank you was looking for info on this style rotary cutter. I not only found the info I wanted but found a new channel to subscribe to. Thanks again and have a nice day.
I have one and love it. Wish I had waited another 30 minutes to change my blade for the first. But now I know how to do it without breaking another piece of my clover part. Thanks 😊
Many thanks. I love your videos. Tiff’s too. I have had one of these for a long time but it just seems harder to load and clean. Maybe Tiff and you can patent an easier one and sell it to Martelli.
Oh yes, love these! I first bought one for $15 years ago at the Sewing Expo in Minneapolis when the Martellis were doing demos. Used it to death, and it fell apart a couple of years ago. Bought a new one on Amazon for less than $15 plus free shipping!
I'm a lefty and I have the small and large blades and I really like them. I used the other types and got way too used to cutting right-handed. But if I remember to lay out the fabric correctly, I'm using the Martelli blades. I, too, use them sitting down - especially at the ironing board making crumb and string quilts.
wow, i am so glad i watched this. i had my right shoulder replaced in the fall of 2020. once i was out of physical therapy and able to do most things, i went to cut some fabric and to my horror, i struggled to use a rotary cutter to make some squares for patchwork pillows. i almost cried as i failed to cut the fabric. my arm strength just could not press down well enough to get a clean cut. i ended up using scissors of all things. : ) grrrr. i am going to get one of these cutters and hope it will work for me. as far as other items i would like to learn about irons and wool pad ironing mats. i need to replace my iron and need a new pressing station. the middle of my current ironing board is so warped it is almost pointless. thanks for all the info on your show.
Thanks, I have been researching tools to up date 40 yr old sewing station. I will buy a Martelli cutter now that you have explained blade change & given recommendations. P. S. Try a Tree Cut Linear sharpener by Grace Mfg. It should lengthen your blade life. (My daughter-in-law has one & swears by it.)
I just purchased a 28 Martelli rotary cutter, and have to say it is powerful. On the first cutting it sliced right through my Olfa mat. Now I have to buy another large size mat, and I am not sure I want to risk the Martelli cutter again on a new mat.
Definitely does - the longer you've been cutting with other cutters, the more time you'll need to adjust. But, once you get over that learning curve - you'll be so happy you switched!
Thank You for this review and demo of the Martelli rotary cutter, I am a fairly new subscriber and have made a few visits when I caught You on lives and was very interested in this cutter but thought it was a pretty big investment for another rotary cutter as I have several different brands but when You mentioned tonight that it might only be around $12.00 on Amazon, I jumped to look and sure enough, one jumped into my cart and was ordered for a little less than $13.00 incl. tax and prime free shipping. I should have it tomorrow and so I am going to test it out before your Live tomorrow and let You know what I think. Thank You again and TY for the Sew Yeah tour, i watched it earlier but wasn't able to leave a comment as I was a bit busy then. It was an awesome spacious and full of so many goodies, the fabrics and everything looked great. Can't wait to see Your Haul!!scratch my review for tomorrow, didn’t realize how late or early morning that it is, I will not have until Saturday!
Hey Marie - I'm hearing the ones on Amazon are pirated versions and may not be as good of quality as the actually Martelli ones. If yours doesn't seem to cut well, try changing the blade right away.
@@sewbecca Oh Thank You for Sharing that, I will definitely be inspecting it fully and if necessary it was prime so I could always send it back if I’m not satisfied! Thank You!
Marie, I bought the one from Amazon, I couldn’t figure out what the hype was all about, now I know that it must be a knock off it didn’t have Martelli blade and I had to press hard to have a good cut after changing blade. By the time I saw this it was to late to return. When I took it apart like Becca showed on this video I found it didn’t have the little round slotted piece either. I hope you get a better one, I did complain to Amazon and they did say they were going to check it out.
@@tweetybird53046 Thank You for Sharing this with Me, mine should be here tomorrow so I will definitely check it right away and I will send it back right away if it’s not the real deal! Much appreciated!
Have seen these before - I thought they were weird looking and a little scary. Thanks for this informational video. I ma have to check one out. My current cutter of choice is a 60mm olfa.
Hi Becca! I have the left handed version of this cutter. I am having trouble with the blade wobbling even though I have tightened down the screw. Do you have any idea why?
I do a lot of work with fleece! A lot! Wondering how many layers it goes through. But i would definitely invest in one. I use the Fiskars, which is Ooookay. But glad i saw your vid. TFS!!! 😊
If you work with fleece, I'd recommend the 60mm. It'll give you more room on the blade to go through fluffier fabrics - and you should be able to get through a couple of layers.
I dispose of my rotary blades, old needles, ruined pins in an empty Pringles canister. When full, I tape the lid on and discard. Unfortunately, I no longer eat Pringles chips so will need to get the hubby to polish off a can once I need an empty one. :-)
I've had mine for awhile and love it! Thanks for posting this video. I got it apart but had a hard time getting it back together again. Will I be able to use the olfa rotary blades on this?
It's quite different - and if you've been sewing for a while, it can take a little getting used to. Put the time in, I promise you - you won't regret it.