Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can pin your fabric whilst it is on the board, but pinning into the board will damage the board. We recommend you put weights on the fabric to hold it in place.

The Cutting board was my first creation and I have since developed the new and improved Sew&Stow board which is more durable as it made from Triaprint, a hardwearing , PVC free, recyclable plastic sheet.

No you cannot, it is not a self healing mat, a rotary cutter will cut straight through the board

YES!! That is what it is made for. Only cut your fabric though, don’t cut the board.

Yes of course you can. The board has 4 creases so folds into 5 parts, you can use 1 – 5 parts depending on your project.

It must be stored folded and flat, under a bed, behind your sofa or maybe in your ironing board cupboard. The postage box is designed to keep and stow your cutting board safely when not in use.

Well the creasing system for the S&S is very specialised and the creases are crisp, so when it is unfolded it will lay completely flat after one or two uses, like many new products it takes a few uses to wear it in. Make sure you fold it up the same way it unfolded not to stress the folds in the card. A lot of R&D went into this product to ensure it does what it says on the tin, if you care for it, it will serve you well.

Version 3 will open flat from the very first use as it is made by a different process.

Here at S&S we are very ECO conscious, that’s why our new packaging is dual-purpose! It will be used to post your board to you, but when you pull the sealing strip and open the box you’ll see it has a tab like a cereal box that seals the box again and again, which means it can be used to safely store and protect your S&S board for years to come.

If your selvedge is lined up with a grid line your fabric will be square on the board, just follow another grid line or use a tape measure to show you where to cut. Check out our tutorial videos to watch me using the S&S for this. Over time you will learn to cut fabric accurately and very quickly.

Your selvedge must still be placed along a grid line with your fabric over the bias lines. Choose the thickness of your bias cuts and just follow that line keeping your bias on the grid line. Again, check out the tutorial videos for a demonstration.

Dry it as soon as possible, and store it in a dry place too. It is made from Triaprint, a hardwearing , PVC free, recyclable plastic sheet. If wiping it clean only use a damp cloth not water and dry off immediately.