Originally Posted by
ladybug4495
Thanks for all the suggestions. I also tried the plastic dots and sandpaper, but found the clear plastic better. I am just not able to apply enough pressure with hand alone. Walking up the fabric didn't work either and neither did folding fabric in half again. Will defintely try shower thingies.
The the best thing I have found lately are Steady Betty strips. They came as multiple strips in a small pkg. in the notions and are cut in small pieces and placed on the back of the ruler. They really hold the ruler to the fabric.