Slippery rulers!- Is there anything that will help?
#11
Hi! Everyone, Thanks so much for all the comments, especially those about the film. I thought I was imagining things!
As far which side of the film I checked the wrapper instructions and it seems from the pictures showing how to use the film, I'm using it the right way. Glad I still had the wrapper. Any suggestions for what's left of the plastic film??? Got 27" of it! Take care, Chris
As far which side of the film I checked the wrapper instructions and it seems from the pictures showing how to use the film, I'm using it the right way. Glad I still had the wrapper. Any suggestions for what's left of the plastic film??? Got 27" of it! Take care, Chris
#14
Hmm, I use the film and like it alot, as do other people I know. I wonder how you are holding your ruler? Some people want to use the flat of their hand, which allows the ruler to slip around more. I teach my students to keep their hand in an upright position with just their finger tips pressing on the ruler, with their pinkie on the outside edge of the ruler pressing on the mat. Also, never cut beyond where your fingers on the ruler hand are - stop the forward motion of the cutter, but leave it in place, and 'walk' the fingers of the ruler hand forward to continue a long cut.
I hope this makes sense - it would be easier to show you!
I hope this makes sense - it would be easier to show you!
#16
I anchor the ruler by putting my pinky and ring finger off of the edge of the ruler, onto the fabric/table. Haven't ever needed any grippers. Recently bought some templates made by Creative Grid. They have a nice grip built into them.
#17
Originally Posted by Lobster
Sandpaper dots AND one of those gripper things. Mine was sold as a bathroom grab rail, although I'd never dare use something that flimsy for that purpose, it'd be courting death.
You can use the tape for setting seam allowances on your sewing machine.
#20
Originally Posted by AndiR
Hmm, I use the film and like it alot, as do other people I know. I wonder how you are holding your ruler? Some people want to use the flat of their hand, which allows the ruler to slip around more. I teach my students to keep their hand in an upright position with just their finger tips pressing on the ruler, with their pinkie on the outside edge of the ruler pressing on the mat. Also, never cut beyond where your fingers on the ruler hand are - stop the forward motion of the cutter, but leave it in place, and 'walk' the fingers of the ruler hand forward to continue a long cut.
I hope this makes sense - it would be easier to show you!
I hope this makes sense - it would be easier to show you!
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