Usually I glean these tips from whatever I happen to be working on at the time. Right now I’m making a modern version of a double wedding ring quilt – I’m woefully behind! I rarely use templates, but with this pattern I couldn’t imagine cutting it out any other way. The problem with templates: they like to slip. Then my sister gave me this fabulous tip: rubber cement! WOW! What a difference. Just apply a fairly thick coat to the outer edges of the templates – especially any corners or points. Let it dry thoroughly. Place the templates with the rubber cement facing the fabric and cut. Amazing!
I’m glad it solved your problem! And when it stops gripping or just gets real linty, just rub it off and start over.
Great tip! I would never have thought of this.
I can’t wait to see your version!
That is an awesome tip! I never would have thought of that and it would fix what a hate about working with templates — shifting. Is this for the NYC challenge? I can’t wait to see it!!! : )
Well, I’ve always wanted to make a DWR – the NY Challenge was a good reason to start! Whether I’ll make the deadline remains to be seen!