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Pattern Notcher and Ruler Grip Suction Cup Anyone Own or Use These ?
Rainer   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 10/5/10 Posts: 309	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/12 4:36 PM I would think the Ruler Suction Cup would come in handy to avoid ruler slipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00134C4HO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_10?ie=UTF8&smid=A1WV38S5PIPP65 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PA2852/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2256	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/6/12 4:41 PM I usually just snip the patterns with scissors, so the notcher seems unnecessary to me. The ruler gripper might be helpful.... ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
Patti B   Intermediate OR USA Member since 9/29/02 Posts: 2252	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/6/12 6:38 PM I think that the pattern notcher is for notching the oak tag patterns only. I had though that it would notch both pattern and fabric -- not so. ------ Patti R-r-r-ripping my way to fitting success
beauturbo Advanced CA USA Member since 5/2/09 Posts: 1544	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rainer << 1 member likes this. Date: 12/6/12 8:06 PM I don't think that ruler handle would make any difference in the ruler slipping or not probably. But it might make a difference if your hand holding a cutting blade slipped while using a cutting blade on the edge of ruler for any reason, as I think just lots less likely for the cutting blade of a knife, to even be able to get near to, to cut into your fingers then. As if fingers no where near a Knife, I guess they can't get cut either. In order to keep a ruler less likely to slip I think it would have to have some rubbery stuff on the bottom of it instead. I think they do sell that kind stuff though too. Like little stick on rubbery clear dots.
ASiverson   Intermediate NY USA Member since 5/31/11 Posts: 59	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/7/12 8:56 AM I have the pattern notcher, and really, really like it! I wasn't sure when I ordered it and it's not really 100% necessary, but I do like using it. ------ Annette
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7110	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rainer << 1 member likes this. Date: 12/12/12 1:26 AM Oh my! That pattern notcher is expensive! I paid $12 for mine and sold it for $8. Didn't use it much. As to the handle for your ruler, I think it's to help you hold the ruler steady but not to keep it from slipping. There wouldn't be as much weight distributed on the ruler because the weight of your hand is higher up, due to the handle. I tried a handle once and it frustrated me. If you want to keep your ruler from slipping, I suggest you get Invisigrip, which is a roll of stuff you can stick to your ruler, or ruler grips which are little plastic dots you can stick to your ruler. Both arefound on Amazon. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
ClareinStitches   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 1/2/03 Posts: 56	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rainer << 1 member likes this. Date: 12/12/12 7:24 AM I have got to say that I love my Pattern Notcher. Yes, it would have been an indulgence, but I suggested it as a Christmas gift. Previously I used an old knitting machine card punch, which was good as it collected the 'holes'. But somehow the pattern notcher is quicker and, of course lighter and easier to handle. I notch the paper pattern, ( tissue or card are both fine,) and then mark the fabric with chalk . Good greif, what a price in the USA! No wonder you are doubtful. It was rather cheaper here in the UK. Maybe you could advertise for a 'used' one on Pattern Review or add it to your search list on eBay?
idahodogs Advanced Beginner ID USA Member since 4/22/08 Posts: 419	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/12/12 9:35 AM I inherited a pattern notcher, and I like it for making 'permanent' patterns, but I don't use it for lightweight tracings. Don't think I'd ever have bought one or even known that they existed otherwise! ------ - Labore est orare (work is prayer) - John Ruskin
Merry G   Intermediate VA USA Member since 11/6/02 Posts: 79	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/13/12 7:35 PM I have an old notcher that I found in an antique store but it is not sharp & has trouble cutting even tissue patterns...any suggestions on how to sharpen it? I took it to the scissors man at a quilt show & he said it could NOT be sharpened..so I use a nail file *& it helped but it still is not great...but it would be awesomw if it cut thru fabric & tissue... ------ Merry sews
CM_Sews Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/04 Posts: 1485	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/13/12 7:51 PM I have the ruler grip device. This is especially useful for cutting fabric for quilts (strips across the width of fabric, for instance), but you could use it for any type of rotary cutting - cutting bias strips, for example. When you do this type of cutting, you need to hold the ruler steady with your left hand. If it's a 24-inch ruler, you sometimes have to "walk" your hand up the ruler as you continue a long cut. It takes some care and practice to do this without moving the ruler around. Pressing down with an open hand with enough force to hold the ruler steady can lead to strain on your hand and fingers. With the ruler grip, you can grip the handle and sort of lean slightly onto the ruler, thus applying your body weight onto the ruler, but not onto your fingers. Whether this would be useful for you depends on what type cutting you are doing, but it does have some benefit. CMC

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