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sewingsuz 04-04-2016 05:47 PM

I am going to try this soon, I will not cut over 2 to 5 layers. Very interesting, I am a lefty so I will turn thing around.

Jannie 04-04-2016 07:17 PM

Not sure I would ever cut 16 layers at one time. However, when I have several strips the same size, I do it the way she shows using the width of the ruler as much as possible. I would be running to the store for a new mat if my mat was that wobbly.

moonrise 04-04-2016 08:52 PM

I'm glad it works for her, but in my experience, the more layers and folds there are, the higher the possibility for shifting and wonky strips. It's slower, but I cut mine with a 24" ruler on a 36" mat, with the fabric only folded once (the way it comes on the bolt). I don't have any trouble holding the 24" ruler in place. After 3-4 strips, I stop and make sure the cut is still square with the fold, using the lines on the ruler. It's no big deal to re-square it, if necessary. :)

I agree that her mat desperately needs replacing! :shock:

kaylfordsollimo 04-05-2016 05:52 PM

I've done a modified version of this using a June Taylor slotted ruler.


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