Using A Cutting Board for Accuracy

Sew With Jo Newsletter

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February 2011

Dear (Contact First Name),

It's so important to have the right tools and proper techniques in order to make your sewing experience pleasant and successful.

In the next several newsletters, I will be talking about the basic, necessary tools I use to create my garments and decorator projects.

These tools and techniques will make your sewing easier which will help you to have more fun.

Jo Ann

     Make cutting out patterns easier by using a cutting board

One of the most important pieces of sewing equipment that I can not live without is a cutting board. It allows me to make accurate measurements and cuts on all my sewing projects. The cutting board also protects my table tops and linens from being pinned and cut.

The top of each board is printed with a giant grid of 1" squares. Along the edges of the boards are measurements in inches, feet, and yards. These markings are very helpful when you need to cut a piece of fabric straight. You just have to lay the fabric against the edge of the board and follow the lines while cutting.

One of the most important reasons to use a cutting board is for laying a pattern down on fabric. The straight lines and ruler on the edge allow you to place the pattern piece on the straight of the grain of the fabric so your garment will fall correctly. You do this by measuring the line in the center of the pattern to the edge of the board or fabric.

To learn more about cutting boards, visit: http://www.sewithjo.com/Cutting-Boards.html

Next month, we'll discuss proper scissors and shears to make cutting easier and more accurate.

For more help and information, do not hesitate to contact me at:

jcdearden@comcast.net