Description
Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
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. What does it do? – There are the advertised uses and then there are the ones you will discover on your own. We’ll be interested to hear from you to add to our list.
Flawlessly measure hem lines. The moving curser locks into place at 1/8 inch intervals up to 6 inches. Measure from the top of the “T” to the top of the locking curser for perfect hems every time.
Mark seam allowances. The 5-in-1 has convenient markings for standard seam allowances or set your own.
Create perfect circles or arcs. The right side of the gauge is marked in inches from 0 at the pivot point up to 6 inches at the top. Hold the pivot point with Clover’s awl and insert a marking pin int9506 Slidiing gauge_image2o the locking curser set at the desired radius and swing for a perfect arc or circle.
The “T-Square” feature of the 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge allows you to measure both length and width at the same time. You can also use it to set perfect right angles in any sewing project requiring square placement.
Space, place and size button holes. Use the space between the top of the gauge to the top of the curser to measure the length of your button holes. The same feature can be used to transfer the distances between button holes from a pattern to your garment or you can make custom settings as suits your design.
