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Old 10-16-2010, 03:24 AM
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gaigai
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Originally Posted by Dingle
I solved it by buying a bigger cutting mat so I only have 1 fold. It may take me longer to get everything cut, but at least there is no more waste. I still use the 60mm cutter. That is what I started with and still use even though I'm only cutting 2 layers.
That is what I do. My mat is long enough (24 inches) that I only have one fold. I iron that crisp, and make sure that my ruler is lined up along that fold. I also check about every 5-6 cuts to make sure the edge is still straight with the fold, and re-square as needed. It makes a big difference.
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