Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine

by Simplicity

Product Features

• Cut paper and fabric
• Excellent for sewing, crafting
• Box becomes storage case with handle
• Suitable for cutting paper, felt, oilcloth, fleece, cotton, lightweight wools and more
• The box becomes a storage case with handle
• Cut paper and fabric easily, and with precision, for sewing and crafting projects; great for scrapbooking and paper crafts;
• Cutting is done by pressure between drum and blade, not by sharpness, this makes our blades last longer than traditional rotary cutter blades;
• Machine blades for pinking and straight cutting are included; other blades available are: large wave blade, small wave blade, deckle blade, perforating blade, and scallop blade

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 9.6 x 6.6 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002CT26RM
• Item model number: 881950
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,129 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)

Product Description

Rotary Cutting Machine. An innovative machine for cutting strips of fabric and paper. Great tool for all your recycling and repurposing projects. Cut strips to use for scrapbooking; quilting; sewing; rug hooking; fabric weaving; fabric knitting and crochet and more. Ideal for cutting straight strips to be used in the Bias Tape Machine (sold separately). The cutting blades are made of forged steel and cut by pressure on a drum not by sharpness which dramatically lengthens the durability of the blades. Features a foot pedal similar to a sewing machine for operation; an adjustable guide for cutting strips from 1/2in to 2-1/2 wide. This package contains one compact machine measuring only 4-3/8x9x5inches; two blades; one straight and wave; removable power cord (UL Listed E155176); a shield around the blade; and foot peddle operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

106 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fair Review, October 19, 2009

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newfilter (Central California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine (Kitchen)

I decided to try this item even after reading the 2 one star reviews I found here at JoAnn's Amazon storefront. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, the cutter works as it is designed to. FIRST - READ THE DIRECTIONS - If you are cutting fabric you will need to adjust the tension screw, and for two layers of fabric it has to be all the way to the left. The cutter does however cut high quality quilting fabric quite well. Using this machine does take some practice so start with scrap fabric until you really get the hang of it. You do have to pay attention, and guide the material through straight. If you quilt you know you need to have accurate cuts so practice till you are really sure of yourself before cutting into your expensive goods. I can't say that using a hand held rotary cutter is really that much more difficult for me, but if you have any issues and I know folks who do, arthritis or trouble holding a rotary cutter this is something to look into. If you cut lots of strips it could be great, it is fully adjustable from 1/8" to 2 3/4" strips, straight or pinked edge. I have to say I am more sure of my old hand held but this is really great for pinking those fabric edges before pre-washing fabric and I am sure as I get more proficient with the machine I will use it more and more.

141 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Good To Be True, June 23, 2009

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IMNSHO "Diane" (Upstate NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine (Kitchen)

The thought of having an electric rotary cutter motivated me to buy the Simplicity product. Rotary cutters are excellent and have revolutionized quilting, but since I have tendonytis in my arms, I was willing to spend the money on this unit.

Similar to the first reviewer, I was completely dissatisfied. First, because the foot pedal chord is quite short, it is awkward to use. Second, there is no on/off switch. To try to increase the cutting tension, you have to rotate a screw head on the side of the machine. For safety reasons, that means unplugging it each time. Third, after tightening the screw so that I could cut fabric, I found that the fabric gets caught under the blade and does not move smoothly. I tried this several times with different thicknesses (I was trying to cut cotton).

Save your money and the trouble of having to return the unit. I thought the Simplicity name brand meant quality, but I was wrong.

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it!, June 22, 2009

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J. Estala (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine (Kitchen)

Only cuts light weight cotton and its not very good at it!
Blade is not sharp enough and it takes special blades not normal rotary cutter blades -And at this price not worth the $$$.