Remember the other day, when I was unsure of this hemming gauge? Well...it worked! Yay! I spent $5 on this at the flea market and when I got it home, I thought it would just be another random sewing tool that didn't work, but looked cute. But it did! Can you tell how shocked I am? I had visions of the ruler part splitting as I tried to
The actual tubing has a bit of a crimp in it as you can see from the photo. Sitting in a box for over forty years (or more!) in the same position would probably do that! The poor dear. It doesn't look like it has caused a hole or tear at all, but I might look around for some replacement tubing anyway.
I can't wait to fill up the container and use it on my next project...after I finish my niece's dress. Check it out:
Collins Sewing Gauge: Flea Market Find!
Yay! Happy Friday :)
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Oh, I've never seen one like this before. Looks interesting!!
ReplyDeleteI think it will work? I certainly hope so! I will let you know how it goes :)
Deleteoh yes, please let us know how it works - I was considering getting one too :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so adorable it has to work, right? I will give a full report when I use it! :)
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