tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post3290893269593783305..comments2023-10-14T10:52:35.183-04:00Comments on Clio & Phineas: Leather: Tools and Tips Part OneCliohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-19941643629735841162012-03-15T23:07:31.930-04:002012-03-15T23:07:31.930-04:00@ Catherine Daze - I use a 45mm one and it seems t...@ Catherine Daze - I use a 45mm one and it seems to work well except on the thickest of fabrics like wool coating (single layers are ok, double layers are not). When I notice I have to cut everything twice it is time to replace the blade - they can get dull if you use a lot of synthetic fibers or if you accidentally cut through paper or if you hit a pin or something. Replacement blades usually come in 5-packs so they last a while.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-65715677159149466242012-03-15T12:04:36.085-04:002012-03-15T12:04:36.085-04:00great review on that book! i've only worked w...great review on that book! i've only worked with leather once, and i eyeballed this book but decided that, since i was only making small pieces that had no tailoring or anything, i wasn't yet ready for it. now i know where to turn next time i'm ready to tackle that sort of thing. thanks!puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-73797106647070965252012-03-14T10:56:03.335-04:002012-03-14T10:56:03.335-04:00Thanks, everyone!
@ CyberDaze - Since I was buy...Thanks, everyone! <br /><br />@ CyberDaze - Since I was buying the cutter, I went whole hog and bought the 60mm one, which is the largest size I saw. So, maybe the problem is the size, as you suspect?Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-37539551061741947412012-03-14T09:56:05.107-04:002012-03-14T09:56:05.107-04:00Congrats on the new tools! I haven't looked ba...Congrats on the new tools! I haven't looked back since I switched to rotary cutters. Be good to your wrists though. Find a comfortable grip (like kitchen knives). If you use it Alot, I recommend the ergonomic-shaped model.<br />http://www.olfa.com/RotaryCutters.aspx<br />I've never made a whole garment of leather, thanks for the book review- Let's see that jacket!Kimbersewhttp://www.seamstresskim.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-38100397446175846922012-03-14T03:53:35.978-04:002012-03-14T03:53:35.978-04:00I think your cutter is a larger size than mine, po...I think your cutter is a larger size than mine, possibly this is where I've been going wrong because I don't get on with mine at all! I always seem to have to go over everything twice and I don't use it very often so it's not that it's worn.<br /><br />Really looking forward to seeing the next stage in the jacket project.Catherine Dazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286784668307559391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-27130862951381267232012-03-13T21:21:48.780-04:002012-03-13T21:21:48.780-04:00I'm loving this series. And I have to say that...I'm loving this series. And I have to say that, from the first project I've ever sewn, I've used a rotary cutter. I only use scissors to do specific cuts. I don't know how anyone pins and scissors. I don't even use weights most of the time and the cutting is perfect.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132533809320962451.post-67715176802419809732012-03-13T20:25:36.214-04:002012-03-13T20:25:36.214-04:00Rotary cutters rule! I actually started with rota...Rotary cutters rule! I actually started with rotary cutter because I think it is better for dealing with knits/lycra/spandex that I was using when I first started sewing. And now I am too lazy to cut many of my projects with scissors. Often, if I have a very long piece I will cut half with the cutter and half with the shears if it extends off of my cutting borad, rather than moving the pieces and risking inaccuracies in cutting. And sometimes shears are better for details, but in general I like to use the rotary cutter and matt. If I am making something that needs to be very very precise, then I will outline the pattern piece with tailor's chalk, then use the cutter to cut inside the chalk lines - this usually gives me the most accurate results, but it takes a very long time. I have only used this method of some of the wool coats I have made, or a few of the fancy party dresses. What I really need to get is one of the guides that lets you cut and add seam allowances at the same time, then I won't have to spend time adding them to magazine patterns... Also, just as a heads up, the rotary cutter blades do dull after a time - you can buy replacement blades so you can keep using the same cutter. I have heard that there are ways to sharpen them, but not exactly sure how. If you notice it isn't cutting through fabric as smoothly or if it is leaving bits attached at regular intervals you probably need to replace the blade.<br /><br />Also, your book sounds very useful - I am actually considering a suede project for my sewing challenge, though I won't be getting there until fall at the earliest. I will have to get a used copy of this book - the bit about the lining sounds most useful. It is also interesting about the leather stretching - something I am full aware of what with breaking in new skating boots, but hadn't considered for leather clothing. All in all it is shaping up to be a very exciting project - can't wait to see it progress!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.com