4. Make addi�onal cuts at desired widths.
Figure 4: Cutting Squares and Rectangles from Strips
Position of strips just before second pass
1. Posi�on strips to le� of ruler’s Ver�cal “0” Slot.
2. Visually align strips with horizontal lines on ruler.
ver�cal “0”
cu�ng slot
3. Make first cut at Ver�cal “0” Slot.
Squares/rectangles after second pass
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¼" Increment Strips
You can also cut strips in increments of ¼
"
. Cu�ng strips in ¼
"
increments requires two cu�ng passes. In the first pass, you cut strips
at twice the final strip width. Then you adjust your ruler over the fabric, move it ¼
"
to the right, and cut the ini�al strips in half.
The ¼
"
Strip Reference Table shown below iden�fies where to make your first and second pass cuts based on your final strip width.
First Pass:
- Find your strip width in the ¼
"
Strip Reference Table.
- Make your first pass cuts. Start with the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Then, cut the slots listed in the “First Pass Cu�ng Slots” column.
Second Pass:
- Li� the ruler without disturbing the fabric. It is important strips cut in the first pass remain sta�onary as you li� the ruler!
- Clear away the le�most remnant of fabric from the Ver�cal “0” Cu�ng Slot.
- Move the ruler to the right, aligning the trimmed le� edge of the fabric with the dashed ver�cal ¼
"
Second Cut Adjust Line.
- For your second pass, skip the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Instead, cut only the slots listed in the “Second Pass Cu�ng Slots” column.
Cu�ng Strips into Squares and Rectangles
Cu�ng squares and rectangles requires two passes. First you cut strips with a width equal to the size of your square or width of
your rectangle. Then you rotate the strips you just made by 90° and cut them into squares or rectangles.
First Pass:
- Prepare and posi�on your fabric to cut strips.
- Start with a cut at the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Then cut strips that have a width equal to the width of your square or rectangle.
Second Pass:
- Li� the ruler.
- Rotate the cut fabric strips 90°. You may alterna�vely rotate the ruler or cu�ng mat. If you rotate the cut fabric strips, lay
them horizontally on the cu�ng mat in parallel rows.
See Figure 4
.
- Place the ruler on top of the strips.
- Align the le� edges just to the le� of the Ver�cal “0” Slot and visually align the top edge of each strip with the nearest
horizontal line of the ruler.
- Start the second pass cuts at the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Make addi�onal cuts equal to the length of the square or rectangle
.
STRIP
WIDTH
FIRST PASS CUTTING SLOTS
¼"
STRIP REFERENCE TABLE
SECOND PASS CUTTING SLOTS
