I created a Wavy Squares template in 2010. I started off with just the 10″ size and decided to 4 sizes down to 4″. When it got to that smaller size, I didn’t want to trace all those and hand cut the pieces. My 45mm rotary cutter kept running into the sides of the template and nicking it. I needed a solution. I found the Clover 18mm Rotary Cutter. The packaging claimed:
These sounded great!
I LOVE my 18mm rotary cutter!! Why? It gets around curves perfectly, both inner and outer.
There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to use it. If you use it like a traditional rotary cutter (45 degree angle to fabric surface), that allows for wobble in your wrists and inaccurate cutting. The best way to use it is to hold it similarly like you hold a pen, upright. This gives you the most control of the rotary cutter and eliminates wobble.
WRAP UP:
I give this a rating of 5 full spools!
BUY IT:
Clover 18mm Rotary Cutter : It’s quick and easy to use. No more headaches. One caveat…I would only use this for small detail cutting, not for cutting lots of strips of fabric.
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Til next time,
keep on stitching,
~~ Gina