Product Description

  • A multi-functional sliding gauge for easy marking. Use for spacing and marking buttonholes, seam allowances, as a hem gauge, circle compass and T-gauge.

    The 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge and it is the Swiss Army Knife® of measuring tools. Quilting, fashion, home decor, heirloom all start with making a measurement. Being able to precisely measure and place our hems, seams, pin tucks, button holes, appliqué, circles or whatever else will ensure that your creative inspiration is achieved. Close only counts in horse shoes. If you want it perfect (and we do), the 5-in-1 is the tool of choice.

    Keep this gauge handy for sewing and quilting tasks, such as:
    Space and place buttonholes and buttons accurately
    Measure and mark seam allowances with adjustable 1/8" notched increments
    Get straight and even hem measurements every time
    Create perfect circles with the circle compass feature
    Measure right angles precisely with the T-gauge
    The 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge takes the place of these tools:
    "T" gauge
    Hem gauge
    Circle compass
    Buttonhole spacer
    Seam allowance gauge

    Keep a 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge at your cutting table, near your sewing machine, and in your class tote

    The top "T" of the tool is marked in 1/4" increments for easy measuring

    Each side of the gauge is marked from 0 to 6" and 0 to 11" - but from opposite directions so you never need to turn the gauge to start measuring

    The width of the gauge is exactly 5/8", perfect for checking seams when sewing clothes

    The width of each column is precisely 1/4", super helpful for measuring quilt seams

    Quickly measure and mark seam allowances with adjustable 1/8" notched increments. Replaces seam allowance gauge

    Create perfect circles from 2" to 22" in diameter, replaces circle compass

    Get straight and even hem measurements every time, replaces hem gauge

    Precisely measure right angles, replaces "T" gauge

    Accurately space button holes, replaces buttonhole spacer
Specifications
This is no ordinary sliding gauge. It takes the place of five separate notions:
"T" gauge, Hem gauge, Circle compass, Buttonhole spacer & Seam allowance gauge

Note from Nancy Zieman: In the past I've used five different tools to do the job of this one gauge. Whether quilting or sewing, I find it a versatile and accurate tool to measure, mark, and create. Now that's a streamline notion.

• Use the 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge for these sewing and quilting tasks:

• Space and place buttonholes and buttons accurately

• Measure and mark seam allowances with adjustable 1/8" notched increments

• Get straight and even hem measurements every time

• Create perfect circles with the circle compass feature

• Measure right angles precisely with the T-gauge

Measure, mark, and create with this versatile tool designed by Nancy Zieman. This gauge is your go-to tool whether quilting or sewing—now supersized.

Supersize: measures 3½" x 12"
Small: measures 2½" x 7"
Keep this gauge at your cutting table, near your sewing machine, or in your class tote
The top "T" of the tool is marked in 1/4" increments for easy measuring
Each side of the gauge is marked from 0 to 6" and 0 to 11" - but from opposite directions so you never need to turn the gauge to start measuring
The width of the gauge is exactly 5/8", perfect for checking seams when sewing clothes
The width of each column is precisely ¼", super helpful for measuring quilt seams
Quickly measure and mark seam allowances with adjustable 1/8" notched increments. Replaces seam allowance gauge
Create perfect circles from 2" to 22" in diameter, replaces circle compass
Get straight and even hem measurements every time, replaces hem gauge
Precisely measure right angles, replaces "T" gauge
Accurately space button holes, replaces buttonhole spacer

6 Helpful Tips For The 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge.


Tool School: Nancy Zieman's 5-in-1_Sliding_Gauge.

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