Test & review electric fabric scissors & rotary cutter rechargeable battery tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- I've had the opportunity to test and review two rechargeable tools for my sewing room. We have the fabric scissors, and electric rotary cutter to test out. I'll also show you the cute little fan I've recently added to my studio.
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Thank you for the review, Christine. I've noticed when I shop at Joann's, that their fabric cutters have been given the option of using that exact cutting tool. They have two of them. I haven't seen them for sale in the store, however. One little old lady who has worked in my store for years told me she can cut fabric again with this tool. She said she hadn't been able to do it for several years now because of the arthritis in her hands. She was very proud and seemed so pleased that she could be a part of the team. On a personal note, I need to be careful when using the term "little old lady;" I turn 70 this year. LOL! Always enjoy your videos. Thanks again.
haha, I turn 60 next month Sandy, and remember calling someone not much older than me "old" just yesterday. It was funny (and sad) to realise that's me too😀
When I was studying at Uni, we had to wear a metal butchers glove on whichever hand you used to manoeuvre the fabric. I was laughed at a lot because I am ambidextrous so I wore glove on each hand, it made for some great gags. But unfortunately most of the students didn’t like using the electric cutter, I bloody loved it…you can cut heaps of layers so quickly and really precisely. I love it for bull sewing it’s so darn quick.😉
Michelle, I started using these when making thousands of masks. They're such a time saver😊
It's so satisfying to watch you cut fabric with power tools. Thanks for the videos!
haha, I'll have to do it more oftenCharles😁
I recently bought myself a simular scissors. I am used to rotary cutting along a ruler and they do not work so well for that. But it's amazing what they will cut through. I even used them to cut through a cutting mat yesterday. I debated about which to get, not knowing anything about them. I wish your video was out a couple weeks ago! I am like you, I love my tools, so I will probably have both! Thank you for the video.
Thanks Linda😊
Cool gadgets 😊 I have to have the ac on a bit higher and position fans on the hall floor to get cool air in my sewing room. I am over summer this year ☀️
We've been very lucky so far Sue. Mostly wet and mild, but we're about to cop the heat in the coming weeks.😳
My husband got me an electric scissors for Christmas which I only tried using this week. I find it hard to cut evenly going around curves. I was cutting out a vest first my husband. Straight isn’t bad but it’s harder to cut evenly around curves. Could just be because it vibrates and it’s hard to hold steady. But it does cut through fabric like butter. I’ll try to continue experimenting with mine. I think the rotary cutter is a great idea for straight cuts. .
I need to play with mine more too. I found curves difficult as well Kay😀
I love power tools! Thanks for the reviews, always helpful if you know someone that has a tools for their advice.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love tools too Debbie. Can never have enough😁
I love how it sounded like you were saying accidentally cutting your fabric would be more devastating than accidentally cutting your fingers. 😂
I've always been curious about these, so thanks for the great review!
haha, that would be devastating too Kimberly😁
Good tools, great if your cutting lot of layers of fabrics for batch sewing. Thanks Christine..
Thanks Janet. These are great for many layers😊
Great reviews. It would be great when my arthritis acts up. Thank you for sharing. 😊
You're welcome Anita😀
Thank you again Christine. I was wanting an electric cutter for my heavier cuts. I do a lot of terry and peltex type (for my water filters) so I was looking at both types. I picked the rotary cutter since it has more clearance for thicker cuts but I had a pair of electric scissors years ago (probably the first ever made, lol) and loved them. I think they would be better for curves and easier to work with for detail, but the rotary is great for straight cuts. Now, that I have seen the scissors in action maybe I need both to cover all jobs., lol. My rotary does have a safety switch so you have to press it before the trigger for added safety and look after our fingers and FABRICS.
Interestingly, none of my cutters have safety switches. Perhaps that's why I'm so cautious with them Judi. I'll have to play a lot with the scissors to get the hang of them😀
✂✂✂✂✂✂🪡🪡🪡🪡🪡🪡✂✂✂ I have both of those cutters different brand and rotary cutter is corded , i prefer the rotary blade one more, I have also used the industrial 12 inch blade cutter used to cut for table linens years ago .. what fun cutting so many layers at once ..anyways thanks for the demo and enjoy the new toy ✂✂🙂🥰🥰
Oh, I love my big one Joy, and cutting all those layers is so much fun. It came in very handy when making several thousand face masks back in the day😁
Thanks so much for the review. I'm a bit of a gadget magpie so am drawn to this, but your clear and honest review has shown me that these are really not going to be useful for me. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from the UK.
Thanks carol. Im glad it was helpful😁
They look good
Thanks Eve😁
Thanks Christine i have known about the scissors for a long time be nice if they were a bit less noise didnt know about the rotary cutter thinking about getting them as i do a lot of cutting they would save a lot of time
I agree about the noise Pamela. Both cutters are great for speed and layers, but if you want precise measurements, hand tools and slower speed are better😊
I love tools and gadgets but can't handle vibrations. Haven't seen a fan like that, it would be very handy for me. Thanks for the reviews.
I do like that fan too Sue. It's come in very handy😊
God bless great tools
For sure. Love to have good tools too Leticia😁
I'm a lefty. Do they have safety buttons like a power drill or saw that are used friendly for a left handed sewer?
Betty, the only switch is on the underside of the tool. I've just gone and had a left-handed play with it, and it feels the same with either hand. `😀
Great!
I woul be interested in how they do with small curves? And leather? Love this!🥰
oh, I haven't tried leather yet Sue. I think these will be ok on smaller curves than my really large cutter is. That's best suited for straight cuts. I'll have to try it out😀
The plugs work in america. We never have to buy adapters for home use. That must be very irritating for you. It would irritate me as well. Lol The Boss cutter! Awsome! Cool gadgets! The fan is fantastic!
Oh, you're so lucky. It's quite annoying, but I'm fortunate that Chris can change most of the plug ends for me. 😁
That was interesting. Thanks Christine. I love a good gadget but do T have any “power tools” yet 🤔
One question. I might sound a bit thick but I’m presuming you can’t use the power rotary cutter with a ruler like you do with a hand rotary cutter. So I’m thinking you would draw lines on the fabric if necessary. Is that right. 😜
I was wondering the same thing.
Christine, I draw the lines I need to cut rather than using the ruler as you cn't bring the blade safely to the edge😊
How heavy are they?
How would someone with arthritis find using them?
Jody, these are much lighter than the big one I've been using. After my shoulder surgery, I struggled to use the one I had because of the weight. I think these might have been easier for me🤔
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you
I don't see how you could use the rotary cutter with a ruler. Thanks for sharing
I don't think you can Cynthia. I've always drawn the line first, then cut the fabric layers.😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs glimpsed another video where snippet mentioned you simply work out measurement from blade to edge of cutter plate and use that measurement to shift your ruler to left by that amount. Don't have cutter to tell you how well it works but notice many cutters have peak at front of plate so you would have to make sure to align wider section of cutter plate before commencing cutting.
Practice on old offcuts or clothes not fit to donate to charity before using on good fabric.
How do the rotary cutters do with curved cuts? How tight a curve or are they best only for straight cuts? Thanks
Luis, the smaller cutterw would be better for curves than my really large one, but still better for straight cutting😀
I like the precision of using a ruler and (non electric) rotary cutter. Sadly, the electric does not seem precise enough, especially since a hand is needed to start the cut and hold the fabric while cutting. I am so glad you did this video though, because I was considering purchasing the scissors and will not now.
I agree Diane. You have much more control with the ruler and hand cutter😊
You can actually adjust the front quard on the rotory cutter by loosening the front screw to make room for more layers of fabric
Thanks Sherry. I didn't know that😁
Thanks for the review.
Can the blades be sharpened as scissors would be able to be? If not, are replacement blades available?
Jenna, they come with a replacement blade. After 3 years, and lots of cutting, I'm still on my first blade😀
How does the scissors work on denim and upholstery fabric? Can a ruler be used with the rotary blade?
Linda, I wouldn't use a ruler with the rotary blade as it would affect the measurements. I usually draw the lines😀
LMAO. the fan for the women who have hot flashes. I don't because I got my hormones straightened out with bio-identical hormone pellets. .NO WAY , I was going through that crap!. SO much happier now.
haha, I'm lucky, mine didn't last for very long, but remember how horrid they were😁
Can you use the rotary cutter with a Patchwork Ruler?
I don't think it would be precise enough Eric😊
@@ChristinesHomeAffairsThank you!
Can you use a ruler with the rotary cutters?
Karen, you'd be better to rule the lines you need to cut😊
But how do they work cutting curves?
That's a good question Cherie. Even with my big one, I've never tried cutting curves, but I'd definitely have to practice on scrap fabric, and go very slow😁
How many layers of upholstery fabric would you typically cut with the 5” mm clearance?
Luis, I rusually cut 6 layers at a time as it glides through nice and easily with the different weights. Some thinner fabrics, I can get more layers under😊
What brand?
Hershey, they didn't have a brand name on them😊