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do you measure fabric on your cutting mat?

Old 07-04-2011, 02:25 PM
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I use the rulers as thats the way I was taught. Also when the mats get old you can fill the tub with cold water and soak them overnight and they rejuvenate themselves. The self healing ones, that is.
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Old 07-04-2011, 02:37 PM
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Wow interesting question. I have always used my mat. I can't even comprehend how I would use my ruler except for the straight. I think for me it is like being right handed ~ can't use my left hand at all except for holding a baby. That is because I need my right hand free to do everything else :)
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Old 07-04-2011, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
I don't use the lines for anything other than lining up my fabric LOL
I tried using them for cutting, and then they didn't measure the same when I switched to my rulers...
But! If it works for you? Go for it :D:D:D
Yes use the mat only for lining up the fabric, use the ruler for cutting.
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Old 07-04-2011, 03:50 PM
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rulers aren't always the same either. just use the same tool throughout the project.
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Old 07-04-2011, 03:59 PM
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I only use the lines on my rulers. Read in some book when I started using the cutting mats and rotary cutter, not to use the lines on the mats. I started out NOT using them and still don't.
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Old 07-04-2011, 04:01 PM
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I use the lines on my mat. So far this hasn't caused me any problems.
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Old 07-04-2011, 04:13 PM
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I only use the cutting mat lines for approximate measuring. I don't pay any attention to the cutting mat lines when cutting fabric. I usually turn my mat over to the blank side so the lines won't be in my way when using the ruler.
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Old 07-04-2011, 04:25 PM
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I use my rulers and if it's a long length, I use a 120" tape measure. I only use the mat for lining up.
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Old 07-04-2011, 05:10 PM
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I use both, but only because they're the same brand and the lines match up. But I use the mat lines for inches, I can't get the hang of half and quarter inches on the mat for some reason, but I then line up my ruler lines with the mat lines. The only time I need to be careful is when I need to make 1/8 inch cuts because that ruler is a different brand and doesn't match up right. Lucky for me, I hardly ever make 1/8 inch cuts!

But personally, I think it's consistency that's the best. If you use the same method throughout the project, you won't have a problem
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Old 07-04-2011, 06:57 PM
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I use both - whatever is easier for the project. Never had a problem.
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