Originally Posted by sunnyhope
yeh i guess it could be both but i just saw this ruler called " All in one ruler from Martingale" (on youtube)
that looked good for a beginner, or what do you think.
i tried using the measurements on the mat but i m a bit unsure on how do do it properly without wasting too much of a fabrick :oops:
its bed for me now but will be back tomorrow, and PS, its Norway :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: very important,lol :wink:
Duh...don't know Where I got Sweden in my head from....sorry :oops: :D
Practice makes perfect, and I don't know about the ruler, I have an olfa and I was so scared of it at first, I used to get all mixed up too, here's a quick run down.
If you are right handed:
Have the bulk of the fabric on your right had side. Line up the edge of the fabric with the measurements on the board ensuring it is square, if not trim.
Ruler to the left, overlap the ruler by the amount you want to trim off, using the measurements on the ruler.
Use the rotary cutter in an upward motion only, start bottom edge of fabric.
Watch the top of the ruler doesn't slide to the left as you push upwards,
Stop and reposition your left hand up the ruler to avoid this.
Hope this helps :D