How to keep ruler from sliding while cutting?
I know this seems like a stupid question, but I have the hardest time cutting a straight line with my ruler unless I hold it down really well. I cut on my floor for the most part, so what I end up doing is putting a knee on one end of the ruler and my hand on the other end and then cutting with my other hand. It works fine, and I get straight cutting w/o the ruler moving on me, but I think I would prefer to cut on my table, however, every time I do cut on the table I have problems with my ruler moving on me. :(
I would love help with figuring out how to fix this issue! |
I use the sand paper sticky dots. Cut them into 1/4's and
randomly space them on the ruler. This really helps me. |
I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/ Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving. |
Do you have any rubber cement in the house? Try putting a couple of stripes on the side that touches the fabric and letting it dry. The rubber will keep it from shifting.
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Originally Posted by katier825
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I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/ Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving. One question, do you put the invisigrip on the whole ruler, or just in a few places? |
Originally Posted by ArtsyOne
(Post 5841150)
Do you have any rubber cement in the house? Try putting a couple of stripes on the side that touches the fabric and letting it dry. The rubber will keep it from shifting.
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I recently read about using spray basting, a very light cost on the ruler. I tried it and love it. When it gets too dirty or stops holding, I simply use "goo-gone"to clean it and start again.
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I use the sand paper sticky dots. Cut them into 1/4's and
randomly space them on the ruler. This really helps me.[/QUOTE] This is what I do too. |
I use the clear dots like the sandpaper but more plastic in texture. I love them
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Originally Posted by katier825
(Post 5841131)
I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/ Invisigrip is great!! I tried other things, and this works great. I have put it on all my rulers. Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving. |
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