Dritz Ezy Hem Gauge, Nickel with Black Printing
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I prefer full skirts (and therefore don't wear many A-line dresses). Hemming them is something I do a lot with it. When I moved out of my mother's house in the 1980s, I missed having one of these. Following that, I bought my first sewing machine. It's a little thinner than hers, but it'll get the job done.
On one side of the ruler, there are straight lines, and on the other, there are curved lines. On both sides of the ruler are centimeters and inches, but the straight edges are inches on one side and centimeters on the other. I like the ruler because it allows me to get a straight, sharp edge by folding the fabric to the desired line and ironing it without having to remove the ruler.
It's ideal for hemming pants, curtains, and men's pants, as well as anything else with a straight to curved edge. There are inches and centimeters written on it. You can start by laying out your hem line and putting the ezy-stitch on top of it. hem on the fabric fold, press your line, and begin pinning from left to right, then remove it and pin where the ezy-pins are. hem was. Then work your way down the hem line, using the rulers on both sides (one on top and one on the side), which measure at least 9 inches long and have curved lines up to 21/2 inches. It comes in handy when hemming large areas and produces a neat, precise hem. br>I've used a Dritz 6" hemmer with the slide for 1/4" hems as well, but this one is a little more precise. This is a great addition to your sewing kit.
They are two distinct species. The hem gauge is primarily used to quickly measure the hems of items such as pants, skirts, and drapes. The 14- 1 is a tool with 14 edges of varying lengths that can be used to check and mark a variety of items. the 14- The distance can be checked at a specific point with 1, while the hem guide can be used to check a hem over a longer distance with 2.
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It is a good size. On the longest side, it's about 8 1/2 inches long; on the short side, it's about 4 3/4 inches long; on one side, it's in metric; on the other, it's in inches. With crisp black ink markings, the measurements appear to be slightly etched into the metal. br>br>I've only used it on straight hems so far. Advantages: br>br> There are convenient lines to the width of the gauge (meaning there is a line across the width of the gauge) markings for 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, and 5/8 inch on the short side, but only 1/2 inch on the long side. Metal so you can iron directly on the fabric and hem gauge. Numbers and markings are easily visible. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product. Only the short side has a line across the width of the gauge marking 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, and 5/8 inch (which is the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5) This means that the hem gauge must be moved every 4 inches. A line across the width of the gauge marks 1/2 inch on the long side, but not 1/4 or 5/8 inch. To mark 1/4 inch hem, I drew a straight line across the long side with a permanent marker. For at least one session with the steam iron, it held up. I'm going to see how long the permanent marker lasts. This is the only flaw in a hem gauge that is otherwise very useful. I'm not sure why the 1/4 inch and 5/8 inch markings on the long side were not included.
It would be nice if it had different markings - Whatever I'm looking for at the time appears to have the correct markings on the wrong side of what I'm trying to do, i. e. Perhaps markings on both sides of the product would help with clutter reduction for adding more markings, but it is only marked on one side; it appears for the price they could afford to print on both. I used to do this for felled seams, but now I just turn under the fabric with a stay/guide stitch. Otherwise, it's a tough metal that'll get the job done in a hurry!.
I am very pleased with my purchase of this gauge. I was making curtains, and the gauge made turning up the hem and sides, as well as making sure they were all uniform on each panel, a breeze. I realized now how much of my guesswork about edge turning up was incorrect. When you use steam, it gets hot and wet, but it's worth it. So keep a close eye on your digits! For draperies, I believe I will purchase the larger size now. My only gripe was with the shipping packaging. The gauge was only placed in a manila envelope, which was bent during transport but was still functional. I complained to Amazon about the shoddy packaging. I'm hoping that shipping issues will be resolved in the future. Overpackaging is common. This is a case where it should have been done.
I quickly realized I needed to replace it; I felt like I'd lost an limb, if not my right arm, then at least a finger! It's not just for turning up precise hems; it's also for a variety of other things. This is one of those tools that you don't realize how useful it is until you have one (or have misplaced it!). ) While looking for a replacement for mine, I discovered that there is a larger version available, aimed at curtain making, but I'm sure it would be just as versatile, and I plan to purchase it as well.
Because it has such a long blade (excellent for applying buttercream to 3-D objects), I bought it for cake decorating. cakes with multiple layers). In one part of the description, the blade was stated to be 12" long, while in another, it was stated to be 11 and a half inches long. The blade measures 9 inches in length. It's now a ten because of the packaging. Not 11. not 12. In the world of cakes, 3 inches makes a huge difference. With this tool, having three layers isn't really an option.
I'd see it in fabric stores and wonder what it was for, but until I took an online sewing class, I had no idea how to use it. That gave me a new perspective on what I could do. I've had a chance to use the Ezy- I've been using Hem Gauge for a few months now and am always blown away by it. Be careful not to burn your fingers when pressing the fabric while it is still on the gauge to set the hem measurement. The gauge is made of aluminum, and it heats up quickly. It does not, however, cool down as quickly as it heats up. So be careful with your fingers! If you touch the hot metal frequently enough, you'll most likely develop asbestos fingers. It's a goal worth striving for!.
It'll be all right. It hasn't proven to be as beneficial as I had hoped. The 5/8th marking does not extend all the way to the end, which I consider to be a major flaw. It should also have both a convex and a concave edge, if possible. It's just that I don't reach for it very often.
I like how easy it is to measure and press, and how the straight and rounded edge makes rounded collar hems, sleeves, and pants a breeze. It also prevents me from making the common error of skimping on elastic bands. This is a very useful tool that fits nicely into my sewing bag.
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