Comments on: 11 Uses for a Seam Gauge in Historical Costuming

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[…] I use them for all sorts of quick measurements. Besides for general sewing, they are great when making ribbon flowers and trim for a uniform appearance. See my post for more handy uses of the seam gauge. […]

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:36:21 +0000

In reply to Laurie H. Measuring the hem allowance then pressing with the iron. :-)

By: Laurie H

Laurie H — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:34:04 +0000

Just to clarify… When you say the seam gauge can be used for pressing up a hem or bias edge, do you mean: use it to measure for pressing with the iron? Or: crease the edge of the fabric with the gauge, as you would a fold of paper? Being self-taught, learning everything by trial-and-error and by reading, I sometimes have no idea whether I’m reading something from directions that the writer did NOT intend and which would be stupid to try!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:19:36 +0000

Oh my, I couldn’t imagine life with out mine. I have them everywhere. One in each sewing station/machine, the ironing board and supplies, I even bought a chatalaine to pin one to my bodice or the bib of my sewing apron. In the lace box, the knitting basket, on my lace pillow, well just everywhere. I think I even have on in the grooming salon.

My 8th grade home ec teacher insisted on us using them and so did my Grandma.

By: K Winter

K Winter — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:42:38 +0000

After years of using rulers and tape measures (and disappearing fabric pens, and T squares, and set squares, and in a pinch, the edge of a big book as a straightedge!) I finally picked up a seam gauge on a whim, and oh my! What a difference it has made! You’re right – this little gadget is magic. 🙂

By: Varika

Varika — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:29:26 +0000

I’ve been meaning to come back here and comment for a while–when getting ready to make a pair of culottes recently, I picked up a seam gauge on impulse. OMG! It made doing the hems sooooo much nicer and easier! The finished product looks almost professional…and that seam gauge is part of why!

By: Judith

Judith — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:24:14 +0000

I’ve been sewing for almost 60 years now–yup, I’m THAT old and started THAT young–and have never felt the need of a seam gauge ( I `bout wear out all the rulers and tape measures within reach, though). You’re definitely making me re-think this device: looks like it could be really handy!