Cutting Strips Help
#11
I'm happy I remembered having the JT ruler.Also wonder what took me
so long? Have a box full of one block rulers, so hate to buy more.I'm looking for the pattern so to order & get started.Watch Joanns for a sale or coupon.40/50% off is a good thing.Pat Ce
so long? Have a box full of one block rulers, so hate to buy more.I'm looking for the pattern so to order & get started.Watch Joanns for a sale or coupon.40/50% off is a good thing.Pat Ce
Originally Posted by JackieG
Thanks for sharing. And you even saved yourself $200-$300. I'll go out and find one now.
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I love to cut but there are a few "tricks" to cutting fabric accurately. Make sure to press and perhaps starch your fabric lightly before starting (some fabrics just seem to like to slip more than others). Place it on your board with the fold at the bottom and straight along the bottom line of your board. Then trim off the crooked bit on the left before you begin cutting strips. I use an O'Lipfa ruler with the lip edge that grips my board to discourage slipping. I also have the little rubbery stick on clear plastic circles on my ruller to further grip my fabric. Hold your ruler firmly with your left hand and move that hand up your ruler as you cut your strip. Lean your body a little as you cut away from you to try and stay "on top" of your strip. Try to hold your rotary cutter staight up and down and use a firm grip and pressure. I've seen a lot of inaccurate cuts because of holding your cutter at an angle and not gripping the cutter properly or using enough pressure. Always check your alignment of fabric every couple of strips to make sure it hasn't slipped. I'm always the "cutter" for our group and I hope these tips help.
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