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Sewing Gauges

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Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9506

Clover 9506 is the compact starting choice for repeated seam and hem marking within 5 inches. Use 9585 for longer marking distances, or Dritz 620 when its buttonhole sizing method matches the task.1234

Why this one

  • Start with Clover 9506 for repeated seam and hem measurements within its stated reach of 5 inches. Its sliding gauge also serves buttonhole marking, a circle compass and a T-gauge.125

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Clover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9506

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Other contenders

  • Clover Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9585

    Choose the Supersize 9585 when the marking distance exceeds the smaller gauge’s reach. Its cursor can mark from 1/4 inch to 10 inches; move the cursor to the required distance before marking.23

  • Dritz Sewing Gauge with Sliding Marker 620

    Choose Dritz 620 for a sliding-marker tool used in garment alterations and buttonhole layout. Its instructions determine buttonhole length from the button’s diameter plus thickness.46

Buying advice

  • Compare the distance you need to mark with the gauge’s stated usable reach. The Supersize model measures from 1/4 inch to 10 inches between its marker points; total tool length does not establish that range.3

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SpecificationClover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9506Clover Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9585Dritz Sewing Gauge with Sliding Marker 620
Gauge designmultifunctional sliding gauge5sliding gauge3sliding marker6
Marking usesspacing and marking buttonholes, seam allowances, as a hem gauge, circle compass and T-gauge1Spacing and Marking Buttonholes Seam Allowance Gauge Hem Gauge Circle T-Compass "T" Gauge3measure and mark seam allowances and hems4
Measuring reachup to 5 inches21/4" (6.4mm) to 10in (254mm)3Not published

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SpecificationOur pickClover 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9506Clover Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge 9585Dritz Sewing Gauge with Sliding Marker 620
Gauge designmultifunctional sliding gauge5sliding gauge3sliding marker6
Marking usesspacing and marking buttonholes, seam allowances, as a hem gauge, circle compass and T-gauge1Spacing and Marking Buttonholes Seam Allowance Gauge Hem Gauge Circle T-Compass "T" Gauge3measure and mark seam allowances and hems4
Measuring reachup to 5 inches21/4" (6.4mm) to 10in (254mm)3Not published

Sources

  1. www.missouriquiltco.com
  2. www.clover-mfg.com
  3. clover-usa.com
  4. prymamericas.com
  5. clover-usa.com
  6. goodsstores.com

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