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Joeysnana 04-22-2010 12:17 PM

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

amma 04-22-2010 12:20 PM

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.

Maride 04-22-2010 12:39 PM

A few spots of glue from your hot glue gun will do.

sewcrafty 04-22-2010 12:55 PM

They also have some that are like little round pieces of sandpaper that work really well also!! I have both!!

ann clare 04-22-2010 01:00 PM

Sandpaper dots on 4 corners

Joeysnana 04-22-2010 01:54 PM


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.

Thanks for the suggestion. I just found several websites that sell the Invisa-GRIP. It should help me a lot!

dsb38327 04-22-2010 02:00 PM

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.

EasyPeezy 04-22-2010 02:44 PM

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.

Oklahoma Suzie 04-22-2010 03:37 PM

I have never had a problem with mine. But all here sounds like good advice.

brighmet 04-22-2010 04:47 PM

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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