What is a line tamer?
A simple and unique cleat designed to enable halyard tails and control lines to be stowed neatly, ready for use and helping prevent snags. Keeps your cockpit tidy and safe. Simple and quick to use : just coil the line, loop through the Line Tamer and hang on the hook.
How do you keep fabric from moving when cutting?
Tape your rulers Even if the measurement you need for your cutting strips is on your ruler, it can be helpful to place a piece of masking tape on the underside of the ruler at whichever line you are using. The edge becomes an important visual guide that keeps you on target and speeds up your cutting.
Can a piece of paper stop a ruler from falling?
Don’t press the ruler down, but rather give it a sharp hit. The newspaper will hold the ruler down, even if you strike hard at the ruler.
How do you use Invisigrip?
Product Description Invisi-Grip is a clear, non-slip material that is applied to the underside of rulers, cutting mats and templates. When pressure is applied, while rotary cutting, Invisi-Grip prevents your ruler from slipping and sliding. Simply cut to size, peel off carrier paper and apply to ruler.
How do I keep my mat from sliding?
Option 1) Dollar Store Shelf Grip Liner or Carpet Grip: This may be your cheaper option especially if you have access to a Dollar Store. Roll out the piece and cut it to the size of your mat, and place underneath. No more sliding!
Is it correct to let the fabric hang over the edge of the table Why?
Do not allow the fabric to hang over the edge of the table when you are cutting. This is especially true when working with knits and other stretchy fabrics. The weight of the fabric hanging over the table edge will pull the fabric and result in inaccurate cutting.
Why is there a metal strip on a ruler?
The metal strip on a wooden ruler is there so that you can draw a crisp, straight line. In addition, the metal strip will stop a felt-tip marker from smearing on paper.
What is the best name for four paws quilting?
After receiving almost 400 possible names, I chose “The Line Tamer”, suggested by Lisa Burghart of Lafayette, NJ. Thanks Lisa! Most important is that the name implies its use, and is easy to remember. Then there’s the fact that it sounds like “lion tamer”, perfect for a company named Four Paws Quilting.
Is the line Tamer suitable for sit-down quilting?
The Line Tamer has proven quite popular with quilters using sit-down quilting machines. While I can’t claim any expertise wtih these myself, I’m pleased to present a tutorial video by Patsy Thompson. Thanks Patsy… The slot in the template is sized about 1/32″ larger than the machine foot.
Which line Tamer do I need for my Machine?
One is for Gammill and other machines which have a hopping foot that’s larger than 1/2″. The other is for machines with a true 1/2″ foot. There’s also a shorter Line Tamer (7-1/2″ long rather than 10-1/2″) for those who prefer a smaller template. For additional information on your machine, please click: Which Line Tamer do I need?.