Honestly, a little water on the back of the paper works like a charm every time.

Whoa, 45 minutes? That's rough. I once spent a good half hour looking for the little white token from Ticket to Ride and found it inside an empty shoe. I swear those pieces just teleport sometimes.

Wonder if the real issue isn't the tool but how you're running the seam.

Always keep a spotter with a clear view of the drop zone before anyone keys the mic. Had a guy on my last job spend twenty minutes arguing about a load that was sitting three feet from where he thought it was. Now we just point, wait for the nod, and then talk. Cuts out all the back and forth.

Start asking customers how their clothes feel after you finish.