One of the most important tools for quilters is the rotary cutter.
She has listed 5 factors why its not properly cutting your fabric.
Most of these are easy fixes, and you’re able to absolutely do it by yourself.
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If you are having problems with your rotary cutter, ensure to check out these troubleshooting tips.
It is normal to get dull blades and you must regularly change them.
It is not based on time; it is based on how well your blade is performing.
To change the dull blade, remove the knot and washer on the back, then set them aside.
Keep the washer bent side so that it looks like a cowboy hat.
Take the centerpiece and remove the old blade.
Clean it up and place the new blade.
Replace everything in the same order.
The fix to this solution is to replace the blade.
3 Replaced wrong
You might want to double-peek if you placed everything in the right order.
4 Damaged mat
Another reason why your rotary cutter may be due to a damaged mat.
If its suddenly cutting perfectly, your mat needs to be cleaned or replaced.
To clean it, take warm soapy water and scrub the top of the mat.
Let it air dry before you use it again.
Clean it before you replace it.
5 Two blades
You might have two rotary blades stuck together.
