This first week I have done a lot of preparation work cutting the layers of tulle for the tutu. We were advised to use rotary cutters instead of scissors because they help cut a smoother line and can be quicker to work with. Using one properly wasn’t easy though, the weight you put on the blade, the speed you cut, and the angle of your hand can all affect how well the rotary cutter works. Below you can see the progress of me learning how to use the rotary cutter, the first attempts made rather jagged lines but eventually they started to cut smoother.
While working with the layers of netting, I found that it is easier and more time effective to fold the layers and cut them as one, using pins and weights to keep everything stable and prevent it from slipping while cutting the lines.