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US 2018/0236808 A1Published application
Magnetic ruler and method of use
OwnerSuzanne Manninventor
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Abstract
This document discloses magnetic sewing rulers, cutting mats, magnetic holders and magnetic ruler sewing kits are disclosed that provide tools to securely and easily hold fabrics and other sewing materials in place on a cutting mat for laying out, measuring, cutting, pinning, etc. when engaged in sewing projects. The magnetic rulers, cutting mats, and magnetic holders provide security in holding projects to allow a person to use their hands freely during sewing projects.
Claims19
A magnetic ruler, comprising:
- a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface;
- and
- a plurality of magnets coupled to the planar body, wherein the plurality of magnets are generally flush with the bottom surface.
A cutting mat for use in sewing, the cutting mat comprising:
- a first layer formed of a material attracted to magnets;
- and
- a cutting layer affixed to the first layer, the cutting layer being configured to be a repeatedly cut with a cutting instrument.
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A method for working on fabric, the method comprising:
- selecting a magnetic ruler having a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of magnets coupled to the planar body, wherein the plurality of magnets are generally flush with the bottom surface;
- selecting a cutting mat for use in sewing, the cutting mat having a cutting layer configured to be a repeatedly cut with a cutting instrument and a ferromagnetic layer;
- and
- positioning fabric on the cutting mat;
- and
- placing the magnetic ruler on the fabric and thereby holding the fabric in position on the cutting mat.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.