Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Also, try to position your hand on the ruler so that your pinky is just outside
the ruler. That keeps the ruler in place.
Good point - I've also seen the recommendation to use the narrowest ruler you can - so if you are measuring 2 inch strips, use a 2 -4 inch ruler, not a 12 inch ruler. The pinkie off the ruler does work - seems to stabilize it, so there isn't as much slippage.
Cheers, K