Transparent, so the fabric stays visible beneath: that way you hit the line you mean. The size comes to Ø 6 mm. Inside the pack are 24 pieces. The material is silicone.
Hems, cuffs and seam allowances can be marked evenly without recalculating each time. 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 Linealstopper aus Silikon 611246 is suitable for
- Marking hems and seam allowances
- Patchwork and quilting
- Alterations to finished clothing
Frequently asked questions
How do I mark an even hem?
Set dots at short intervals along the measure and join them. Measuring at only two points inevitably gives a wave on a curved hem. Finally, pin the hem and check it once more from the outside.
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 should it be stored?
Flat and with no load on top. A bent ruler pulls every cut askew, and it usually shows only when pieces refuse to match. Hung on a hook, a long ruler stays true the longest.
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.
