lildinks2013

When cutting fabrics, how do you keep the ruler from sliding a tad? Anyone have any tips? Would appreciate and ideas. thanks

Sunnie

I put True Grips on the bottom of almost all of my rulers. Made a big difference.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/true+grips.do

mighty

The True Grips work really well.

lildinks2013

Thanks alot, they will definitely help.

ghostrider

Press straight down on the ruler and move your hand along the ruler opposite the cutter blade as you are cutting. A lot of people use all sorts of things on the back of the ruler...sandpaper, glue dots, rubber cement, etc. There are also some good non-slip rulers out there if you're in the market for a new one. I like the Frosted Advantage ones by Olfa.

sewmary

I use shelf liner from the Dollar store. Cut off a tiny bit and stick it on with double stick tape. I put on bottom of ruler and top so my arthritic hands have something to grip onto. I just randomly place them. Really works well. That piece of liner will last me the rest of my life!

bjgallent

My ruler has a lip that I put against the bottom of the mat. Helps to keep it straight.

Aria

I also use a ruler with a lip on the end. It's an "O'lipfa Lip Edge Ruler". The other ruler I like a lot is the Quilter's Rule. I have the 12 1/2" square and the 6 1/2" square. They have grips molded into the ruler and I've never had one slip.

tessagin

I just use the non-skid shelving. Cut myself a strip. Lay it between the material and the ruler. have not purchased the True Grips from Nancy's notions but am told they're good. I just have so much of the non-skid shelving, I use it. you can get it for as little as a dollar for a yard.

jbud2

I have the ruler with a lip also, but sometimes something with me and ruler slips. I used the little plastic grips and I've heard that some folks use little pieces of sandpaper.