I’ve cut it twice and it’s still too short. Been there? Ever heard the old saying, “Measure it twice and cut it once”? Quaint. How about just measure it once and cut it once? Measuring is vitally important to everything we do in sewing. Quilting, fashion, home decor, heirloom, it really doesn’t matter what. Being able to precisely measure and place our hems, seems, pin tucks, button holes, appliqué, circles or whatever else fits into your creative fancy can make all the difference between making something you’re proud of or something you just quietly put away out of sight. Is there a super tool that can help us do all of this and do it accurately every time? Yes there is and it comes from the collaborative efforts of Clover and Nancy Zieman. It’s called the 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge and it is the Swiss Army Knife® of sewing tools. Application after application, the list is almost endless. This is a true multifunction sewing tool that belongs close at hand in every sewing room.
— Session 1, Sewing/Quilting —
Nancy Zieman’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
March 27, 2016