Fabric Cutting Tools for Quilting

Fabric Cutting Tools for Quilting

Sewing cutting tools are essential items used to cut fabric for sewing and quilting projects. At Missouri Star, you’ll find the best fabric cutting tools to accurately cut fabric, trim excess material, and ensure precise measurements. From sewing scissors and embroidery scissors to quilting rotary cutters, we’ve got the best fabric cutters for quilting in our extensive selection.

What tools do you need for quilting?

Quilting requires a variety of tools to accurately cut fabric, piece together quilt blocks, and finish the quilt. The good news is that you can find all of the fabric cutters for quilting you need right here at Missouri Star! Some of the most essential fabric cutting tools include:

➤ Fabric Scissors have sharp blades designed specifically for cutting fabric. They come in various sizes and styles, including straight blades and ones with serrated edges for cutting slippery fabrics.

➤Pinking shears have zigzag or scalloped blades that create a zigzag edge when cutting fabric. They are commonly used to finish seams to prevent fraying, as well as for decorative edging.

➤ Quilting Rotary Cutters have a sharp, circular blade that is used with a rotary cutting mat and ruler. Quilting rotary cutter tools are excellent for cutting straight lines through multiple layers of fabric quickly and accurately.

➤Self-healing rotary cutter mats are designed to be used with rotary cutters for fabric. They protect surfaces from the sharp blade of a quilting rotary cutter and provide measurement markings for precise cutting.

➤Dressmaker's shears are large, heavy-duty fabric scissors with long blades and comfortable handles. They are suitable for cutting through multiple layers of fabric and are often used for garment construction, as the name suggests.

➤Embroidery scissors have fine, pointed blades used for intricate cutting tasks in embroidery, appliqué, and other detailed work. These small sewing scissors are excellent for trimming stray threads without damaging your project.

These are just a few examples of cutting tools for quilting; having the right sewing cutting tools can greatly enhance the efficiency and precision of your sewing work.

What is the best tool for cutting fabric?

The answer depends on personal preference, the specific project, and the type of fabric being used. However, one of the most versatile and widely used tools for cutting fabric is a fabric rotary cutter. Rotary fabric cutting tools offer precision, efficiency, ease of use, and versatility, and we are proud to stock some of the best rotary cutter brands available to today’s quilters.

Which is the best rotary cutter for quilting?

Again, this answer will come down to personal preference. We have quilting rotary cutter tools in a variety of sizes and colors from the best rotary cutter brands on the Missouri Star site, including Olfa, Clover, Quilters Select and Tri Sharp, along with refill rotary blades. You will also find our own quilt rotary cutter from the Missouri Star Everyday Quilt Tools line, which is designed with a ball bearing to ensure smooth cutting!

How do you cut fabric cleanly?

When you use cutting tools for quilting, we recommend using our signature templates and rulers to keep you on the straight and narrow. Make sure you cut with a single stroke to keep those edges clean! In the video below, Natalie from the Final Stitch shows more about using cutting tools to cut fabric.

Get the best fabric cutting tools from Missouri Star Quilt Company to make sure your next quilting project is a cut above!