Originally Posted by wilmak
a 6" ruler from the hardware store. It looks similar to the sewing one, but is steel and so much stronger.
I have 2 of these rulers. Years ago I needed them at a company I used to work at and my dad gave them to me and he even engraved my name on both of them that way if someone stole them, we could find them. I have used them for sewing a few times and they are stronger. :)