This sewing tip is not mine originally; I read about it years ago somewhere but don't remember where. But it works great, so I thought I'd share. :) I keep a circle of elastic on the free-arm of my sewing machine to use as a seam guide when I need to stitch a seam that is wider than the markings on the machine. The elastic guide is easy to move for varied seam allowances, yet it stays in place securely where you place it. To make your own elastic seam guide, just stretch a length of elastic around your sewing machine bed to fit for the right size. Sew the ends together and then place the circle of elastic around the free-arm of your machine. That's it! When I sewed the green skirt last week for my daughter, the elastic seam guide came in quite handy when I topstitched the wide hem of the skirt.
Great tip! It beats putting masking tape on the machine.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip and a great skirt too! Your daughter looks pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteNow this is a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! I use blue painters tape but I like that yours is re-usable. Love the skirt too. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! I've seen rubberbands used (a link I saw on Pinterest) but this seems more durable. I have just always used a piece of scotch tape, but I think I'll have to do this! I have plenty of elastic.
ReplyDeleteSo smart! I've never seen it before so thanks for passing that on!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best tip I've run across...wish I would have seen it before I spent money to buy a product intended to do the same thing! Many thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tip! I usually use masking tape, but this has to be so much better! The green skirt is adorable on your daughter!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tip, and one I don't believe I've heard before. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOOVE Blogs! I have been putting off a project,for quite a while now, because I could not figure out how to set a bigger gap from the needle. Great idea. You have made me so happy. Have you ever noticed that when you finally find an answer to a problem, the answer is usually so simple & so obvious. My comment is usualyt, Of course. Thank you.
ReplyDeletei saw you on craft gossip, great tip! it's a colombo's egg that what it is!!! :D
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ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI also saw this tip many moons ago...I think either "threads" or "sew news" magazines! I took the liberty of changing it just a bit though.
ReplyDeleteI use black elastic because the contrast really helps me to see the edge to guide my fabric along.
Thanks for reposting and your daughter's skirt is so cute! Polly
Simple..Brilliant! TFS! Happy March :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you've never told me this tip!! Or maybe I just forgot...either way, I'm going to make myself one asap!
ReplyDeleteI usually use a magnet or a rubber band...so love this idea much more! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
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I hope you don't mind but I have put this tip on my blog [accredited to your blog].
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