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macgtech
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When trying to cut fabric carefully to make small parts, what do people use? Shears are fine for larger parts, but when I want to cut out reasonably accurate parts, I was planning on using a knife and cutting mat, but not sure if it will simply blunten the blade quickly and start ton pull the fabric?

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I use a number of tools, a pair and small shears from EC and i also use a curved blade surgical scalpel plus one of the wheel cutters below. Make sure you have a cutting mat etc under the fabric.
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That's great, thanks Chris.

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Your welcome, you will be surprised how well the wheel cutter works Smile
Chris
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macgtech
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Mat and wheel arrived this morning, so will report back when I have given it a whirl!

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