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by handy 15 Mar 2009 ( edited Mar 15'09 23:21 )
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Has anyone heard or used sandpaper as a template for cutting blocks?

Comments (9)
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by iris2006 15 Mar 2009
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No, this sounds new to me.
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by kkcogle 15 Mar 2009
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I think my grandma used to cut out with sandpaper templates. You would do much better and be more precise with a good ruler, cutting mat and a rotary cutter.
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by billpaul 15 Mar 2009
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Yes, use a fine grit paper like 220 or higher - just enough grit to hold in place but not so much it damages the fabric - also the paper is firm so retains its form well
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by mops 15 Mar 2009
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If you cut them one at a time, sandpaper can be use to avoid shifting of the fabric. I prefer a roller blade anytime.
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by adelmarie 15 Mar 2009
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you have an answer, I give you a flower *
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by castelyn 15 Mar 2009
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given you a flower
and see yougot some answers
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by camylow 15 Mar 2009
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i have never heard of this...interesting, now I know what I can do if I can't find my template in all my mess. *4u
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by blhamblen 15 Mar 2009
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I know they have sandpaper dots for holding the rulers on the fabric better, but I had never heard of actually sandpaper templates!
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by lcoste 15 Mar 2009
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Use a very light grit. Avoid running the rotary blade up against the grain of the sandpaper. It dulls the blade quickly. My mother in law used to use these and swears by them