Prepping patterns and fabric and cutting out all of the pieces can often be the most tedious part of a sewing project. If you want to know how to cut fabric easier and more efficient, I have gathered some good tips here for you. I am all for any tip that will get me through cutting and on to sewing faster!
How to Cut Fabric Tips and Tutorials
1. Tilly and the Buttons has some good tips for important steps to take before you cut in to your fabric.
2. Straightening the grain of your fabric can make a big difference. This tutorial from American Girl Outfitters will show you how!
3. This post from Make it-Love it shows how to make straight cuts without a rotary cutter.
4. Positively Splendid has 8 basic tips for successful fabric cutting.
5. Sew It Love It explains 12 common fabric cutting mistakes to avoid.
6. Learn how to make your own pattern weights and cut out curved pieces with a small rotary cutter at Craftiness is Not Optional.
7. Pile O’ Fabric has some beginner tips for cutting out rectangular pieces with a rotary cutter.
Did you learn anything new on how to cut fabric? I know I did! Happy cutting! Before you leave, check out some of our other posts:
3 Responses
Thank you for the great tutorials. I loved the ironing board t v trays
Nice information but would have preferred the same info as it relates to knit fabrics.
these are great! I loooooove my fabric weights