Cutting, The Art and Science of (ZOOM Format)
Skill Builder: Cutting, The Art and science of
Experience Needed: None
Format: 2 parts via ZOOM
Lecture/Demo/
Cutting fabric is one of those skills that make many people tremble. What if I ruin my fabric by cutting it wrong? What if I hurt myself with the rotary cutter? How do I position myself so my ruler doesn't slip?
Class #1 Lecture Time Approx. 1 hour
Tool exploration
- Examine various brands and stills of rotary cutters, rulers and mats.
- Determine which ones will give you the best results and why.
- Learn how to safely change the blade on your rotary cutter.
- Safety; How to stay out of the emergency room!
Class #2 Demo Time Approx. 1 hour
Let's get cutting
- Prepping your fabrics
- Positioning
- Controlling Ruler Slippage
- Obtaining accuracy
- Learn how to cut long borders and wide yardage.
- Tackle Stripes and plaids
- Brief review of other cutting systems including scissors
Supplies needed: For class #3 only
- Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Cutting Mat
- Fabric to cut: Approx 12" x 42"
* Please note that you will need to have access to the Zoom platform via website or app. We would prefer that you join us on a tablet or smart phone for best results, because we will need to see your machines as well as your faces at many points through out the class.
*Log-in info with a code will be sent, via e-mail, to you prior to class. The code is needed to be admitted to the classroom.
You will be admitted to the classroom 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
Experience Needed: None
Format: 2 parts via ZOOM
Lecture/Demo/
Cutting fabric is one of those skills that make many people tremble. What if I ruin my fabric by cutting it wrong? What if I hurt myself with the rotary cutter? How do I position myself so my ruler doesn't slip?
Class #1 Lecture Time Approx. 1 hour
Tool exploration
- Examine various brands and stills of rotary cutters, rulers and mats.
- Determine which ones will give you the best results and why.
- Learn how to safely change the blade on your rotary cutter.
- Safety; How to stay out of the emergency room!
Class #2 Demo Time Approx. 1 hour
Let's get cutting
- Prepping your fabrics
- Positioning
- Controlling Ruler Slippage
- Obtaining accuracy
- Learn how to cut long borders and wide yardage.
- Tackle Stripes and plaids
- Brief review of other cutting systems including scissors
Supplies needed: For class #3 only
- Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Cutting Mat
- Fabric to cut: Approx 12" x 42"
* Please note that you will need to have access to the Zoom platform via website or app. We would prefer that you join us on a tablet or smart phone for best results, because we will need to see your machines as well as your faces at many points through out the class.
*Log-in info with a code will be sent, via e-mail, to you prior to class. The code is needed to be admitted to the classroom.
You will be admitted to the classroom 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
Skill Level:
beginner
Requirements:
No experience needed.
Instructor Name:
Cathy Queitzsch
Cutting, The Art and Science of (ZOOM Format)
Cost:
$ 30.00
Price includes: 2 class sessions via ZOOM format.
Price includes: 2 class sessions via ZOOM format.
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