Figure 2: Positioning Ruler Over Fabric
Figure 3: Slot Indicators (whole inch and half-inch) and Strip Indicators (1½" and 2½")
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Strip Cu�ng
The Strip Savvy XL Ruler works for both right and le� handed cu�ng. For right hand use, secure the ruler by placing your le�
forefinger and thumb along the le� ruler edge as you cut through the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Reposi�on your le� hand as you move
across the ruler. For le� hand use, secure the ruler by placing your right hand just to the right of the slot you are cu�ng through.
Insert your rotary cu�er into a cu�ng slot at the bo�om of the ruler by �l�ng the cu�er sideways so you can see the face of the
blade. Once the blade is in the slot, �lt up the cu�er so the blade is perpendicular to the cu�ng mat. Cut fabric by applying even
pressure and extending the cu�er upward the full length of the cu�ng slot
.
You may cut any strip width in increments of ½
"
. Make your first cut in the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Make addi�onal cuts at the desired
strip width by referencing the inch and half-inch indicators ( , ) located horizontally across the bo�om of the ruler.
See Figure 3
.
1
½
" Strips
Cu�ng popular
1
½
"
strips was made simple - without the need for math! Make your first cut in the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Cut strips
one at a �me, moving le� to right cu�ng in the slots.
See Figure 3
.
2
½
" Strips
Cu�ng popular
2
½
"
strips was made simple - without the need for math! Make your first cut in the Ver�cal “0” Slot. Cut strips
one at a �me, moving le� to right cu�ng in the slots.
See Figure 3
.
whole inch slot indicator
half-inch slot indicator
2
½"
strip indicator
1
½"
strip indicator
5. Verify top edge of fabric is parallel with nearest horizontal ruler line.
4. Posi�on ruler so bo�om edge of fabric aligns
precisely with the Horizontal “0” Base Line.
2. Locate Ver�cal “0” Cu�ng Slot.
1. Place ruler over folded bulk fabric.
3. Align ruler so fabric is slightly to the le� of the Ver�cal “0” Cu�ng Slot.
Bulk F
abric
