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Fabpinky · 18/03/2019 20:32

I make dribble bibs and sell them online. I spend ages and ages cutting the shapes out of fabric. I’m looking for something to help me. I’m thinking a big sharp cookie cutter that I can press down into the fabric to cut the shapes out and save me time.

Does anything like this exist??

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 18/03/2019 20:38

I think you're looking for a fabric die cutter - but I have only ever seen small ones for quilters. It may be possible to get a bigger version?

Hanab · 18/03/2019 20:40

Hope that link works - Rotary fabric cutter

MistyReturns · 18/03/2019 20:40

Try sizzix maybe?

Ingesw · 21/03/2019 20:45

Which scissors are you using? You should be able to work fairy fast with a decent pair that will cut through several layers at once. I assume that your scissors are as sharp as possible and are never used for cutting paper (or anything else that is not fabric). I have recollections of the cutter where I worked with a razor sharpe, huge pair of fabric shears that we mere mortals were not allowed to touch. They would cut through lots of layers.

HerculePoirotsGreyCells · 21/03/2019 20:48

You might want to invest in something like a Cricut cutting machine or Brother Scan n Cut to cut your fabric.

NewAndImprovedNorks · 21/03/2019 20:48

A die cutter

BUT the amount of force needed to press through even one layer of fabric is more than just a person pressing down would manage.
You would need a hydraulic press, or some thing that exerts huge force

A rotary cutter would go through several layers

Fabpinky · 22/03/2019 19:36

Thanks for all your help!

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