Transparent, so the fabric stays visible beneath: that way you hit the line you mean. It measures 15 cm × 60 cm. Sold as a single item. Produced from plastic.
Every cut starts with a measurement: measure wrong once and you cut wrong twice, with the fabric lost. Marking the seam allowance at the same time removes guesswork at the machine and hits the edge reliably. Two measurements at different points reveal whether the length really lies straight — which saves unpicking later. Anyone sewing regularly likes to keep such notions in duplicate.
What Prym Universal-Lineal 15 x 60 cm Omnigrid 611308 is suitable for
- Cutting lengths of fabric
- Marking hems and seam allowances
- Patchwork and quilting
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for patchwork?
Yes, provided the edges are true and the tool lies flat. In patchwork repeatability counts for more than a single millimetre. Always working from the same edge keeps the deviation small by itself.
How do I clean it?
Wipe with a damp cloth, no scouring agents. Chalk dust and lint otherwise settle in the figures and make the scale unreadable. Let it dry before it goes back in the drawer, or it collects dust.
What if it slips?
Small silicone stoppers underneath hold the tool in place. Otherwise it already helps to lay the second hand flat instead of using fingertips. A sheet of sandpaper under the ruler also holds it surprisingly well.
Do I add the seam allowance?
Only if the pattern does not include it. Many patterns already do; a look at the instructions settles it faster than any sum on the fabric.
