Noob having trouble cutting leather from pattern

[HallisChalmers]

Thanks very much for all your help everyone. This really gives me many options.

What a great community!

[SaintJoy18]

Using the cork ruler or straight edge will help a lot. I would also recommend making several light passes with the cutting blade instead of trying to go all the way through all at once. Too much pressure will stretch the leather leading to pulled "out of alignment" cuts, especially with thinner leather. Going a little outside the lines with multiple passes will give you room to have your glue up/stitching which will thicken the piece and allow you to even out your finished edges all at once.