Originally Posted by Hope2quilt
Originally Posted by earthwalker
I actually bought the plastic thingo and it's been very handy! The only time you break the quarter inch rule is generally when sewing denim/corduroy/ragging. Took me a time to get it, but once you do, everything will fall into place (literally!).
So, the plastic thingo works? It looks like you mark your edges and then sew on a line.
Yep...when I was starting out it was really useful and I still hold it up next to my seams just to make sure I'm still on track...it is only a simple thing but I have found it one of the more useful gadgets.