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This is what I do also. It makes it easy to be sure your hem is even. I didn't know the ruler was called a Button Hole Spacer though!
3/1/07 10:29 PM
This is also my technique. I love this little ruler.
3/1/07 11:51 PM
I have about 10 of these rulers and keep one on hand just about everywhere in my sewing room. I use mine constantly! And yes, it is a great tool for hemming.
3/2/07 0:53 AM
I agree that this is a good way to get the hem depth even. However, if the person wearing the garment doesn't 'hang' evenly (has uneven bumps and bulges, as many of us do), then the hem will hang unevenly. So, alas, manyof us still need 'from the floor' measuring first.
3/2/07 7:03 AM
I use this tool all the time; for hems on pants, dresses and sleeves; measuring in on the neck line, making seam allowances anywhere I need to measure in smaller increments. Couldn't sew very well without it.
3/2/07 10:40 AM
Gee, I looked through all the tips and didn't see this so I thought I was coming up with a good idea LOL PoppyB, I guess I didn't think of that, I just sew for my daughter who right now is still a board with arms and legs...well some little bitty bumps.
3/2/07 11:33 AM
I've never seen this called a button-hole spacer, but I have used it for that. I believe it's usually called a seam gauge and used for exactly what you are using it for. I've had the same one for 36 years.
3/2/07 1:58 PM
Heidi -- no apologies! It's a good tip! Not eveyone who reads this will know about this clever use for this ruler. So -- thanks for the tip!
3/2/07 5:26 PM
Linscee, I thought the name was strange too but that is what it is called at Jo-Ann's http://www.joann.com/shop/shop_tszoom.jhtml?path=http://63.210.199.180/09/15/5/91550.jpg.fpx
3/2/07 6:32 PM
do I feel dumb... I never thought about doubling the hem measure and just folding up to the line. I always try to fold over the gauge and press. I like your way better!!
3/6/07 3:03 PM
I have use similar measures to have a straight hem and when completed the hem is straight however, if the person who is going to wear the garmet is a little more curvey that the hem will not be straight on the person.
3/8/07 3:27 PM