I really like to work with light weight coverings, silk, glass, etc. But my hands are either too rough or scissors too dull, I always seem to have problems with getting a nice straight cut without chards. So, a quick trip to Wall Mart sewing department, I picked up a nice 36"X36" dimensioned cutting pad and a nifty pizza-like razor sharp cutting tool. This tool is designed specifically for cutting fabric laid out on the pad. So, now, I just measure, lay out the material and have neat straight, chard free cuts, every time. Neat!
Jim