I love my rotary cutter. I use it almost every day. When I realized that they make “decorative edge blades” for the rotary cutter, I was very excited to try one out. I initially shopped around online and almost ordered a “scallop” blade, but my need to have the blade immediately drove me to Joann’s where they sold a “wavy” blade. I’m making wavy-edged ruffles, lots of them, and they are quite pretty, I assure you. I cut 2.5″ strips of fabric with the blade, then stitch down the center with my sewing machine, tension cranked up as high as it goes and the stitch length set as long as possible (5.0). The machine will do the ruffling for you.
To make simple tablecloths for the kids’ tables, I used the wavy rotary blade to cut a large piece of fabric to the desired length (this should prevent the edges from fraying and I didn’t have to hem anything). I then joined a bunch (about 9) of ruffled strips end to end and sewed them down around the perimeter of the tablecloth fabric.
That’s it! Much cuter than a plastic tablecloth, right?
Comments & Reviews
KJ@letsgoflyakite says
Oh I definitely want one of those blades!! Maybe I will add it to my Christmas list (along with scalloped shears!) I love what you have created, beautiful.
Anonymous says
Cute!!!Cute!! Cute!! I never would have thought to use those on fabric.
-Christene
Marianne says
How cute! I want one! (The blade AND the tablecloth.)
Sandy says
So cute! I have never looked at other blades for my rotary cutter before, will have to check it out now!
Kristie-Creating Chaos says
Super cute table cloth. Are you going to make anymore for Miss Olivia’s party? I think they’d be darling. I didn’t know they had fancy blades for rotary cutters. I love my rotary cutter and use it all the time. It’s like the best cutting tool ever. I would not get half as much done if I had to use scissors on everything.
Crystal from Fussy Monkey Business says
Love it! When you say crank up the tension, do you mean as tight as it will go or loose? I put ruffles on just about everything, and I really get tired of having to do it by hand. Beautiful job as always!
projectdowhatyoulove says
OH WOW! LOVE IT! Pretty sure I have to go buy one of those like right now as well! Thanx for sharing!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Kris says
What about fraying? Do the ruffles end up coming apart?
notes of sincerity says
Oh gracious that is precious!!
I am having a little give a way.
Would you like to drop by? :o)
hugs. Trish
Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says
Adorable!.. and I also love all my fancy blades.. alas the wavy does not seem to work in the same way as pinking shears.. I still get a bit of fray… but lets just call that shabby Chic….mkay?
Maddie
Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life says
Your tablecloth is so pretty! I’ve been tempted to get one of these blades for my rotary cutter.
atrendymom says
Gorgeous!
Becky
http://bucketofbuttons.blogspot.com
DiDi says
Would loooove to know pattern you used for the white dress in the upper left hand page of blog!!! Can you pass on?
Leslie says
OMG, I have had a wavy blade forever and haven’t had the faintest idea what to do with it. I was thinking about the fraying problem but then I realized you could use that blade to cut all sorts of fabrics like tulle that are not going to fray. Awesome idea, thanks!
Leslie says
OMG, I have had a wavy blade forever and haven’t had the faintest idea what to do with it. I was thinking about the fraying problem but then I realized you could use that blade to cut all sorts of fabrics like tulle that are not going to fray. Awesome idea, thanks!
Kat @ sewchibi.blogspot.com says
What?! Incredible!! I’m gonna try this without the blade…. sooo dreamy!!
Suzanne Broadhurst says
I was waffling: Do I get the set with the straight AND wavy blades, or just the straight blade? What can I *do* with a wavy blade. I searched, I found your site, I found your tablecloth! I’m sold! The set it is!! What an adorably cute ruffly tablecloth! Thank you for helping me make my decision! 🙂