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    Old 08-01-2010, 06:49 AM
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    I have a tree skirt pattern that requires a 9 or 10 degree wedge ruler.

    Already have way too many specialty rulers, most never used,
    so hate buying another. Has anyone come up with a way of
    cutting without a wedge ruler?
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    Old 08-01-2010, 06:55 AM
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    You could try the old pencil with a string trick. Pin down one edge of the string at the folded cornor and make the string the length you need and tie a pencil to it. :-D
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    You could make a paper template and tape it to the ruler, then line up the edge of the paper with the cut edge of the fabric. I have done that with trapezoids before and it's much easier.
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    Old 08-01-2010, 07:41 AM
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    How about a cardboard template?
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