This is what I have been doing for about 3 years. It goes on somewhat unevenly, though, so after the spraying, I usually rub it with a cloth, test it's stickiness on fabric, rub it again, etc. until it is just right. I also only use spray basting on fabric or rulers when I am in a very well ventilated place - never remotely near my sewing machines!

I have also used thin rubber bands when nothing else was available. It does 'hold' onto the fabric - until you cut the rubber band.

I use a scotch tape holder that I have. It is weighted so you can pull tape off with one hand. I put it on top of my ruler, at the end, and cut away. I use my scotch tape paperweight to keep fabric from slipping off the counter and ironing board also.

When using invisagrip, I put it the whole length and width of the ruler. Walk your fingers up the ruler, always keeping some pressure on the ruler. Don't do that while cutting, and cut only where you fingers are stretched out to insure the ruler doesn't move.

Also, the white strips that you use on the hangers for the wall - just cut a few squares and put them on the back corners.

I press down hard on the ruler with my left hand. Then i cut even with my left hand. I stop, move my left hand up the ruler , press down and continue cutting. I never cut passed my left hand. When I do That's when the shift occurs.

Me too!!!!!!

I have the clear sticky dots on a few of my frequently used rulers and they help tremendously. In addition, I will sometimes use spring clamps to hold the rulers in place. Helps alot.

I have a couple 8 pound weights that I keep on my cutting table. I put one (or both on longer rulers) on my ruler and the weight keeps the ruler from moving.

There have been times I've encouraged students to place their whole arm, from hand to elbow, on the ruler to hold it down, and that seems to help. (On a table surface.)

Jan in VA

I like Invisi-grip, but I want to try the rubber cement idea. Sounds like it would be even better. Even with Invisi-grip, the ruler will move. I have always followed the advice to hold down the ruler in the area you are cutting, then "walk" your fingers up the ruler as you continue to cut away from yourself. Any time I try to hold it in one place and cut the entire length, it slips a little on me.