Ezy Hem Gauge

Item Number: 617 UPC: 072879110579 Categories: ,

Make a handy addition to your stitching kit with this Hem Gauge from Dritz. Featuring a perfect combination of curves and right angles, this gauge for hems is ideal for pressing turned edges and straight or curved hems. It also comes in handy for shaping waistbands, belts, pockets and more.

  • For hems 1/4 to 4 inch on a straight edge and 1/4 to 2-1/2 inch on a curved edge
  • To turn and press edges on pockets, pattern alterations, belt and waistbands
  • To turn and press edges before stitching patches and appliques in place

Quantity: 1 PC

Color: Nickel with black printing

Use with a steam iron. Always test fabric sample for proper heat and moisture. Protect fabrics that water spot with a Dritz Press Cloth.

CAUTION: Ezy-Hem® may be hot while pressing. Attach a quilter’s ruler handle to gauge for easy handling.

Press all hems from the fold up. This eliminates ridge marks on the right side of the fabric.

STRAIGHT HEMS:

  1. Turn up fabric along hem line, insert Ezy-Hem® Gauge and press.
  2. Move gauge along hem line and continue pressing.

CURVED HEMS:

  1. To ease hems, stitch 1/4 inch from raw edge, using a basting stitch.
  2. Turn up fabric along hem line, insert Ezy-Hem® Gauge. Using a pin, pull up stitches every few inches until hem lies flat; press.

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