Paper Piecing Question

[BernardandMissBianca]

When cutting curves and arcs how do you get smooth lines? I'm trying one for the Epcot swap and it's my first time and I want to get it right.
Is a knife or scissors better?

TIA!

 

[ksjayhawks]

I have better luck with a very sharp, small sewing scissors. I don't seem to have much control with a knife.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I have cutter bees scissors or should I go even smaller?
DH is going to help me in the morning. He's good with french curves. Besides he owes me, I just stood in the garage for the last 2 hours holding a light and tools.

 

[ddavis860]

I have cutter bees scissors or should I go even smaller?
DH is going to help me in the morning. He's good with french curves. Besides he owes me, I just stood in the garage for the last 2 hours holding a light and tools.

Wow, that is really nice of you to hold the light and tools...

I use my cutter bees and I'm fine. I turn the paper in my fingers and let the scissors do the work...they don't move that much.

As for a knife, no way for me, I don't have ANY control.

Good Luck!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm going to attempt it for the last time today. We shall see what happens. Wish me luck!!!

 

[Twigs]

I have better control with scissors. I think I saw this on the Carol Duval show and it works for me too: don't move the scissors while you cut curves, move the paper .

 

[peasy]

cutterbees for sure. I've always heard to move the paper in your hand while cutting, instead of moving the scissors around the paper, kwim?

 

[peasy]

cutterbees for sure. I've always heard to move the paper in your hand while cutting, instead of moving the scissors around the paper, kwim?

 

[Torontogal]

Can someone please tell me what this is? Perhpa syou can post a photo of your finished work. Thanks.