cutting issue
When cutting fabrics, how do you keep the ruler from sliding a tad? Anyone have any tips? Would appreciate and ideas. thanks
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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 |
The True Grips work really well.
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Thanks alot, they will definitely help.
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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.
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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!
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My ruler has a lip that I put against the bottom of the mat. Helps to keep it straight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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