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Cutting Fabric with a Hot Knife

This video shows how to cut synthetic fabrics using a hot knife. It shows how to determine what fabric can be cut with a hot knife and includes variations for woven and knit fabrics. The techniques demonstrated include using a metal ruler, a dinner plate, and free hand cutting. It also shows what happens when you try to cut fabric on the fold and what happens when you try to use a hot knife to cut natural fibers.

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Comment by karima on December 31, 2009 at 12:04pm: that is so clever!

Comment by Mrs.Carol Mattice on December 20, 2009 at 8:59am: With all due respect what is the main purpose of this knife? Other than making a cut what reason was it created for?

Comment by Scholastic on December 19, 2009 at 2:12pm: This could taking fabric scrapping to a whole new level!

Comment by Giggles on December 11, 2009 at 7:40am: Wow! The hot knife works pretty well! I usually have a hard time cutting fabric with scissors.

Comment by Larri on December 10, 2009 at 4:15pm: I could do some serious damage with a hot knife! LOL :o)

Comment by Kathleen on December 10, 2009 at 4:06pm: Great tool for making flags or banners and sport clothing from "ripstop" type nylon fabrics!

How does it work on fleece type fabrics?

This is basically the same idea as doctors who cauterize when doing surgery!

Comment by Cathy on December 10, 2009 at 12:15pm: What is the original use for a hot knife? Where would one get it? What a great idea! Think I will get it a try. Thanks