Rotary cutting in brief.

Squares, rectangles and other shapes can be quickly cut from strips of fabric using a rotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat and see-through acrylic ruler. A rotary cutter has a very sharp blade which must be shielded at all times when not in use. Always cut away from the body and dispose of used blades in a responsible manner. Store the cutter out of the reach of children. To straighten the edge of the fabric prior to cutting strips, fold in half with selvedges together and place on cutting mat. Place the ruler on the fabric, at right angles to the fold and cut the fabric to give a straight edge. Place the cut edge of the fabric to the left of the cutting board, if right handed, (to the right, if left handed,) then using the ruler, measure the width of strip to be cut. Hold the ruler in place and cut along the edge. Always add on the appropriate seam allowance to finished dimensions. Several layers of fabric can be cut at one time.