How do I keep my ruler from slipping?
#31
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern Louisiana
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Originally Posted by MerryQuilter
Try Quilters Rule rulers they have a non slip bottom have loved using them for years.
#32
Many of you have mentioned using the Invisigrip. I tried it and it made no difference at all. My rulers still slipped. What was I doing wrong. I'm considering using some Zots (from my scrapbooking supplies) and tapping my finger on them to take away a lot of the stickiness first.
#38
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 395
I have the same problem and have the small round felt cabinet type circles on mine. They help, but I think I'm just still awkward with it. I tend to push too hard with the hand that holds the ruler down and cause the ruler to move. - Cynthia
#39
Originally Posted by Prism99
Aside from putting grips on the bottom of the ruler, it's standard to keep half your hand off the ruler. This steadies the ruler because your hand is not likely to slip against the fabric.
#40
I have to agree with Alice Q, I used the Invisagrip on one of my new rulers and it didn't help at all. It looked to me like the really thin clear plastic you used to be able to get cut from a roll at the Walmart fabric dept. The reusable wonder tape (or whatever it's called) is the same stuff I think? I've been happy with my sandpaper dots for years though sometimes they get in the way because you can't see through them (you can make your own cheaply with regular sandpaper and double-sided tape). I've heard a lot of talk lately about putting clear nail polish on rulers, sprinkling salt on them and letting them dry. I will have to try that. I also put my pinky on the fabric right next to the ruler to keep it from moving.
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