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When I use my rotary cutter, my ruler tends to move a little, so precision in strip piecing is a problem. How do you keep your ruler from moving while you are cutting? Is there something I can adhere to the back of my rulers? TIA
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Yes, they sell a non slip vinyl that is self adhering to the rulers and it is WONDERFUL :D:D:D I have it on all of mine now. I can still move the ruler on the fabric, but when I apply pressure to it, it stays in place much better!!!
Mine is called Invis a Grip, there is enough of it in the package to take care of many rulers. It doesn't have to go completely to the edge, I left it 1/2" in all of the way around the edges. |
A few spots of glue from your hot glue gun will do.
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They also have some that are like little round pieces of sandpaper that work really well also!! I have both!!
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Sandpaper dots on 4 corners
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Originally Posted by amma
Yes, they sell a non slip vinyl that is self adhering to the rulers and it is WONDERFUL :D:D:D I have it on all of mine now. I can still move the ruler on the fabric, but when I apply pressure to it, it stays in place much better!!!
Mine is called Invis a Grip, there is enough of it in the package to take care of many rulers. It doesn't have to go completely to the edge, I left it 1/2" in all of the way around the edges. |
When I started using a rotary cutter I had big problems with my ruler slipping. I was cutting nasty squares and nasty slices in my fingers.
I treated myself to a June Taylor-Shape Cut 12" at Walmart. It has been the answer to my having accurate (blood missing) squares. I would love to have a larger one so I don't have so many folds in the fabric. If you get one, go the largest size they offer. It will pay for itself with one mis-cut on an expensive fabric. Good luck. |
The Invisi-Grip makes a world of difference. I've put it on all my rulers.
Also, when cutting try to keep one finger (usually the pinky) on the fabric to hold the ruler in place. |
I have never had a problem with mine. But all here sounds like good advice.
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This isn't a slipping problem but I have a questions about rulers. My rulers have a film like glare on them. Not the clear film you can buy, but a film from using them. Does anyone know what is the best thing to clean the back of them? I am sure it is just from using them so much but it would be nice to have them clear again.
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