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Olfa Adjustable Cutting Arm for Rotary Cutter
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Reviewed by: Spaiyq
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Posted on: 12/17/12 9:20 PM
Rating : starstarstar
Approx. Price : $12
Bought from: Online Store
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Category:Cutting Tools /Sharpeners /Mats [ Reviews]
What is this notion used for?
Use for trimming down seam allowances on patterns, adding seam allowances, lengthening/ shortening curved hem allowances. A must for trimming anything that is on a curved line. Cutting down seam allowances on patterns makes sewing the garment so much easier with much better results. Use when making shirt collar bands, cuffs, setting in sleeves, and finishing waistbands. It is so much easier to control fabric and achieve a desired result if you trim all of these areas down to 3/8" before you start sewing. A standard pattern uses all 5/8" seam allowances and is a recipe for disaster in these areas. A 3/8" seam allowance allows precise control and makes it easier to ease in fabric. You won’t believe how much easier those tricky areas are to sew with a smaller seam allowance. Trim excess off on curved waistbands before finishing inside edge with bias tape. Just set the adjustable width arm and whisk off the excess seam allowance accurately. Now you won’t have to measure and mark around your pattern to add or decrease from the pattern. Enlarge or decrease quilt blocks easily and precisely. A must for those who draw their own patterns and add seam allowances. In many instances this is easier to use when cutting straight lines of small width than with a rotary cutter ruler, no need to hold a ruler in place and move around. Use left or right handed.

Did you get your money's worth after the purchase?
Yes!!

Is this notion easily available?
I bought it off the website I have above...and it is the only place I have seen it

Would you recommend it to others?
Get it! Especially if you do Burdastyle patterns! It is the equivalent of the seam allowance guide for scissors but for a rotary cutter so it works fabulously on slippery and knit fabrics!

I just traced the Burdastyle pattern and then used the guide arm to follow around it while cutting and the blade was 3/8" farther away...however it is adjustable and you can use it to cut down seam allowances or add greater seam allowances..anything you want..truly wonderful. I wonder why it is not more widely available?

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VivianZ said...
I never heard of this. Thanks.
12/24/12 7:46 AM
VivianZ said...
How did you find this company? It seems very industrial.
12/24/12 7:50 AM
Spaiyq said...
I searched for this type of gizmo and this is the only one that came up! I purchased from them and they shipped in a timely manner and it was the only thing i ordered. It is so weird it is not more widely available!
12/25/12 3:11 AM
Barbara3 said...
Definitely a very useful product! I have a Rotary Guide Arm that I bought from Olfadeals a few years ago. I paid $4.79, but they're now $7.99. Perhaps it's a lesser quality than the one for $12 at threadstandhero.com reviewed here (compare the photos), but mine works beautifully and I'm glad to have it. http://olfadeals.secure-mall.com/item/Removable-Rotary-Guide-Arm--RTY-GUIDE-66
12/26/12 6:45 PM
Spaiyq said...
Barbara that is fantastic! I never found anything else...the less expensive, the better! I'm sure that one is every bit as high quality as the one I listed....especially since olfa made it specifically for their cutter! Thank you for listing this!
12/27/12 3:33 AM
VivianZ said...
I just looked at the Olfa site, and the arm guide is being discontinued, so it is there until it's gone.
12/27/12 7:58 AM
Spaiyq said...
That is too bad. At least there is a good substitute here we can fall back on
12/28/12 3:13 AM
Barbara3 said...
They have said that it is being discontinued for years now. In fact, the way that I learned about it several years ago was through an online discussion about it being discontinued. I jumped on buying it back then, but it is still there!
1/3/13 10:59 AM
Spaiyq said...
Maybe they just still have not run out of stock!
1/4/13 3:13 AM
VivianZ said...
I don't think it will fit on the ergonomic one, which is what I have. Darn!
1/4/13 8:00 AM
Spaiyq said...
The one above should fit no matter what kind...it attaches through the screw...
1/6/13 12:55 PM
nestle said...
Is there a web site for this? Can't find it here.
2/16/13 12:29 PM
nestle said...
Is there a web site for this? Can't find it here.
2/16/13 11:43 PM
nestle said...
Is there a web site for this? Can't find it here.
2/17/13 0:41 AM
Spaiyq said...
If you click on the photo icon, it will take you to the website here: http://www.threadstandhero.com/Rotary_Cutter_with_Adjustable_G.html Then you click below the picture for the order page. It is not very user friendly but they ship fast and get the product to you.
2/17/13 7:58 PM
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