5 Ways to Stop Your Ruler From Slipping
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One of the most frustrating things that can happen when making a quilt project, besides the rotary cutter not working, is when the ruler slips away, resulting in an uneven line. It is definitely annoying, especially if you only have a limited or exact amount of fabric to work on. If you ever experienced this before and looking for solutions on how to prevent it from happening again, you are on the right page. Hailey Stitches will teach you 5 ways to stop your ruler from slipping.
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These tips are very helpful in preventing your ruler from slipping when you are cutting your fabrics. Simple tricks like adjusting your grip or using grip tape can make a big difference! If you are just starting to learn how to sew or quilt, make sure you know these tips to avoid future slipping. You don’t want to get uneven cuts and waste your fabrics. For more sewing tips, check out these 5 Sewing Machine Secrets You Might Not Know or these 4 Tips On How To Lessen Sewing Mistakes.
How to Stop Ruler From Slipping
1 – Adjust grip
Do not place your entire palm on the ruler, as it’s easy for the ruler to slip around. A better way to grip your ruler is to spread out your fingers and hook your pinky or both pink and ring fingers on the outside of your ruler. Make sure your thumb is out of the way of your rotary cutter while cutting.
2 – Use adhesive grips
There is actually a specific grip tape for quilting rulers. This is very helpful if your ruler doesn’t have a non-slip backing. Just stick a few on the back to help your ruler stay in place.
3 – Use weight
Try using hand weight or any heavy object. Just place your hand weight on the end of the ruler to help it stay in place.
4 – Ruler handle
Ruler handles can help improve your grip and prevent your ruler from slipping. They come in all different shapes and sizes so you can use them for your long and small rulers.
5 – Replace your ruler
Choose a ruler that have anti-slip backing.
5 Ways to Stop Your Ruler From Slipping
