{"product_id":"olfa-6-x-8-self-healing-rotary-cutting-mat-rm-6x8-double-sided-6x8-inch-cutting-mat-with-grid-for-quilting-sewing-fabric-crafts-designed-for-use-with-rotary-cutters-green","title":"OLFA 6\" x 8\" Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat (RM-6x8) - Double Sided 6x8 Inch Cutting Mat with Grid for Quilting, Sewing, Fabric, \u0026 Crafts, Designed for Use with Rotary Cutters (Green)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aplus-img{display:block!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important;line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;vertical-align:top!important}.aplus-img+.aplus-img{margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.aplus-wrap{line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v-about-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- DBG1_A_descLen=2921 --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" id=\"about-details-data\"\u003e{\"42844162916423\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eSELF HEALING ROTARY MAT - Our rotary mat is self-healing, it reseals surface cuts for a continually smooth cutting surface. Using a self-healing cutting mat extends the life of your blade and protects the surfaces of your work area.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDOUBLE SIDED - Our double-sided rotary mat has one side with grid lines and one side without grid lines. Grid lines help with easy measuring and accurate cutting of straight lines and precise angles. The solid color side is used for general cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e6 INCH BY 8 INCH MAT - This rotary cutting mat is 6\\\"x8\\\" and 1.5mm thick. It's perfect for small scale projects like cutting small shapes, English Paper Piecing, and making hexagons. It also is great for traveling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePROTECT YOUR ROTARY MAT - Our professional quality cutting mat is designed for use with rotary cutters only. Not for use with fixed blade utility knives. To prevent warping, store it flat and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTHE OLFA STANDARD - As the inventor of the Rotary Cutter in 1979, OLFA has maintained a standard of cutting excellence for our quality and durability. Pairing OLFA brand rotary cutter, blades and cutting mats together will provide optimal results.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\\\"product-overview\\\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOLFA\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8\\\"L x 6\\\"W x 0.01\\\"Th\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRecommended Uses For Product\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSewing, quilting, and crafting\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eProduct Care Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNone.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eScratch Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.13 Pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e 6-Inch by 8-Inch green self-healing professional quality rotary mat especially designed for use with OLFA rotary cutters. Double-sided with yellow guidelines on one side, solid on opposite for general cutting. Rotary mats protect your work area and greatly extend the life of your rotary blades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/e07ac67b-f3d0-4a4a-93a9-807d863a08d2.__CR0,38,2988,2988_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePiped Bias Binding Tutorial\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis easy to make binding is a great trim for a variety of projects – quilting, home décor (think pillows), crats, and even to finish an apparel or costume item. Customize using any fabric you wish and the possibilities are endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/740827fe-5066-437f-931e-0186fe8e26c1.__CR0,0,565,565_PT90_SX300_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHere’s what you’ll need:\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour choice of bias fabricYour choice of cording (however thick you want the trim to be – 1\/8” is standard)Sewing pinsZipper foot for your sewing machineRotary cutterSmall pair of scissorsCutting matFrosted\/Clear RulerDisappearing fabric pen (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/41b8f884-b045-4a33-85ca-b8310da6d02b.__CR0,0,565,565_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart by measuring your cord width. This is simply the thickness of the cord - not the circumference. Determine your seam allowance for your garment you are adding the piped binding to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/afa90f13-43d3-49fe-a9ab-6ce2299e8597.__CR0,0,565,565_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 2\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you have both numbers, double the seam allowance number and add them both together to get the total thickness of your fabric strips you will be cutting out.In this example, the cord is 1\/8” and the seam allowance is the standard 5\/8”. I doubled the seam allowance number and added it to the cord width to get a total width of 13\/8”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/07b2a9ea-6469-4643-8d90-f06ac6c214c2.__CR0,0,556,556_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 3\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind the 45 degree angle mark on your cutting mat. This will be your guide to create the fabric strips. Place your uncut fabric edge (selvedge) along the bottom edge of your mat and make your first cut along the 45 degree angle mark.Once you’ve made your first cut, simply use your frosted ruler to measure the width (remember we calculated 13\/8” width) and start cutting your strips. Cut as many as you need to get your length and I’ll show you how to connect them in the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/ec8a7357-36d2-47d8-b576-3fe4234dd9ac.__CR0,0,550,550_PT0_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 4\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince you may need a long continuous strip of bias binding for the edge of something like a long coat or vest, you need to know how to connect your bias fabric strips correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/b72d5b90-7755-4000-84ab-37ce9598c86c.__CR0,0,547,547_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 5\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo connect bias strips, simply overlap the ends of your fabric strips at a 90 degree angle (making sure your right sides of your fabric are touching)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/a10e40c3-1f1a-49ec-9610-0db207bd3fcc.__CR0,0,547,547_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 6\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSew a straight line down the joint as shown (technically it’s yet another 45 degree angle – the secret to bias!)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/7f61e86b-a0f0-4845-9670-e1e3a51fb856.__CR0,0,587,587_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 7\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen press and trim away the excess. This will reduce bulk and continue to allow your bias binding to stretch and curve around corners as needed on your garment or project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/71c423c1-6765-4f54-8432-aa76ac5ec770.__CR0,0,587,587_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eStep 8\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake your cording and fold the fabric strips over, encasing the cording completely and ensuring you have even amount of fabric on both sides. Pin to hold in place for sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/de1ef365-95bc-41ea-a10b-6864414f98a9.__CR0,0,590,590_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the zipper foot for your sewing machine to the right, move your sewing machine needle as far left as it will go. This will allow you to sew right next to the cording for perfect fit and smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/3238f813-0dbc-4c4d-8243-e4187f20802f.__CR0,0,578,578_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncase all your cording with your machine and you’re ready to now add it to your pillow, quilt or garment as you desire!To do so, place your newly created piped bias binding edge to the edge of your project fabric. Then take the other piece of your project fabric and place it right side down with the edges all aligning. You’ve now created a piped bias binding “sandwich” with the binding further away from the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/86f7be38-3852-4c3d-a18d-27fbdf82c3c8.__CR0,0,578,578_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing your zipper foot to the right again and your needle to the left, use the same technique you did when you sewed your biding and use your hands to feel where the cording is and sew right next to it. (It may make it easier to use a fabric pen to mark the stitch line as shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/002542e7-7162-44e6-87d2-9b9bb1db2cb8.__CR0,0,843,843_PT90_SX220_V1___.jpg\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen turn your project right side out, press with an iron, and voila! A beautiful, finished edge that can go around corners, curves, and elevate the look of any project or garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/686a4f0e-a57f-4c7e-969d-4d4af707b977.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.png\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCut with Confidence\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOLFA invented the first snap-off blade \u0026amp; rotary cutters. Since 1956, OLFA has delivered unwavering quality in every product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAre OLFA blades the sharpest?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOLFA brand blades are made with top quality materials, forged with technologies that stem from traditional sword-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOLFA snap-off blades consistently test sharper than other blades.  OLFA Ultra Sharp Black Blades are 25% sharper than standard silver blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOLFA ENDURANCE rotary blades were independently tested and verified to cut 2X longer than standard rotary blades .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOLFA\u0026#039;s Commitment to Safety\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith hand-held cutting tools, quality weighs heavily on user safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur knife and handle design always has customer safety top of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Professional Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"OLFA","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":42844162916423,"sku":"B0006SDOFE_MULTI","price":18.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7615\/0855\/files\/81EAGffIpJL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1780576837","url":"https:\/\/kitchenbladehouse.com\/products\/olfa-6-x-8-self-healing-rotary-cutting-mat-rm-6x8-double-sided-6x8-inch-cutting-mat-with-grid-for-quilting-sewing-fabric-crafts-designed-for-use-with-rotary-cutters-green","provider":"All Kitchen Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}