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Old 05-01-2016, 05:38 AM
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Does anyone know the name of a ruler that is no longer than 5 or 6 inches long and has a long hole in the center of it with a piece that can be moved back and forth? I lost mine and am looking for another one. I think it has something to do with seams. Thanks!
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Old 05-01-2016, 05:40 AM
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Sorry, I am drawing a blank too. What do you use it for??
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Old 05-01-2016, 05:41 AM
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I found it looking on Joann's. Its called a seam gauge on there. They have a 7 in one. Thanks!!
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Old 05-01-2016, 07:09 AM
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I still have the seam gauge I used 50+ years ago. Those things are indestructible.
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Old 05-01-2016, 07:19 AM
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I think I have 5 but know I have 4. Gathered my thimbles yesterday. Lord Almighty, I have 32.
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I think I have 5 but know I have 4. Gathered my thimbles yesterday. Lord Almighty, I have 32.
My goodness....I have three. I thought that was a lot.
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Old 05-01-2016, 10:04 AM
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Sam gauge should be available anywhere sewing notions are sold, probably even Walmart
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Old 05-01-2016, 02:18 PM
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Who is this Sam Gage you speak of? Sounds like my kind of man!
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Your question brought back memories of working as an alterationist in the late 80s, hemming jeans and skirts! I like quilting a lot better!
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The old ones are great! Still have mine. Just purchased a second one to put in my travel sewing kit. The moveable piece is loose. No way go tighten up the hold. Grrr. Why we can't enforce quality when items are made I am stymied. I would prefer to pay more as long as the quality is up to par.

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