In this episode Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions about cutting fabric accurately when using clear quilting rulers. She’s sharing her tips, what she considers to be the best sized rulers to have on your work table and how to get more accurate cuts in your sewing and quilting projects.
• Sew Together Bag Online Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/
• 5” x 10” Crafty Gemini Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
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What we’re covering:
0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #137
2:16 – Sew Together Bag Online Course
6:36 – The benefit of video courses
7:55 – Waterproofing fabrics from WIP Wednesday #136
8:41 – Sew Together Bag vs All Rolled Up Tote
11:56 – How to measure and cut with a clear ruler and rotary cutter demo
12:24 – Types of rulers
14:59 – Why cutting accurately is so important!
15:57 – Understanding your ruler markings on different rulers
26:45 – The Crafty Gemini 5×10 ruler
34:02 – Cutting accurately using one ruler
41:02 – Vanessa’s two ruler fabric cutting trick
49:35 – Right handed vs left handed fabric cutting
53:38 – Cutting down yardage of fabric
55:14 – Tips for keeping your ruler from sliding
Products and projects mentioned:
• Sew Together Bag Online Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/
• 5” x 10” Crafty Gemini Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• OLFA Frosted 6″ x 24″ Strip Ruler (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LlNNTm
• OLFA Frosted 6″ x 12″ Ruler (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4eXvh1f
• OLFA Frosted 12.5″ x 12.5″ Ruler (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VZv19d
• OLFA Frosted 16.5″ x 16.5″ Ruler (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3XZIj8z
• WIP Wednesday #85: What’s next? Sew Together Bag vs All Rolled Up Tote: https://craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-85-whats-next-sew-together-bag-vs-all-rolled-up-tote.html
• All Rolled Up Tote- PDF & Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/allrolleduptote/
• SewTites Magnetic Cutting System (15% off affiliate link): https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=craftygemini
• WIP Wednesday #136: Waterproofing cotton fabric?: https://craftygemini.com/2024/07/wip-wednesday-136-waterproofing-cotton-fabric.html
• 10″ Slicer Quilting Ruler & Template: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/
• Shop Stripology rulers & tools here (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/stripology-rulers?sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau
• True Grips- Non-Slip Adhesive Rings for Rulers: https://craftygemini.com/shop/true-grips-non-slip-adhesive-rings-for-rulers/
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• Sign up for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/
• Order the Hard Copy sewing pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/westchester-dolman-top-hard-copy-pattern/
• Shop 100+ digital courses on sewing/quilting/knitting/crochet/garment sewing: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops/