Dritz 620 Sewing Gauge

Handy, works well

One day I was struggling to hem up some pants. Really having a hard time with it - getting them even all around and even with each leg. It was really annoying. And then I had a flashback of my mom's sewing room and the little gadget she had. This is the gadget and it works really well. It just makes it really easy to get the right length. (First you have to decide what length you want, that's the hard part now.) Once you decide what length you want, move the little part to the right place and then use it to measure around your pants as you pin them up - or iron them - however you usually do it.Some people say the little moveable part is flimsy, I didn't have any problems, but I'm pretty gentle with things.I'm really happy that I found this item - especially since I didn't know what it was called. It was very much worth the price and I highly recommend this tool. It's so much easier to use than a ruler. I no longer dread hemming pants, and as a short person I always have to hem them.

These are the BEST sewing gauges, NOT cheap knockoffs.This is the kind I used for years for dressmaking and costuming.Don't bother with the cheap, flimsy ones that cannot be properly used.The cheap ones' sliders WILL NOT hold where you set them.BUT THESE DO IT PROPERLY.

Versatile tool needed by everyone who sews, quilts, or crafts. Well made. Slider works easily and stays where you set it. Good value.

This works as intended and has helped me for my project. I was able to get great results! I did think the metal part was a bit flimsy and light but as long as you aren't misusing the item, it'll be fine. I am also concerned about the sturdiness of the plastic slider but again, I think it's fine for regular use. I think this item will be great to keep in my bag of sewing tools for gentle use. I do wish the item was sturdier overall but again, it works. I also wish the blue plastic piece were a little longer width wise.

This measuring tool works great when you need to hem clothing.

Heck how did I not know this? I hem pant bottoms etc as they’re usually longer than my height. This lil gadget is perfect to keep that seam even all around. It also has the pointy corner to turn corners inside out. Very inexpensive and bigger than the smaller one I got from Joann.

This tool is a must-have tool for any seamstress. It has a nickel finish and black printing which makes it super easy to read. The blue slider is pretty precise measurement for my projects. It’s perfect for measuring hems, buttonholes, and seam allowances accurately. I love the size because it’s convenient to carry with me as I work. It seems to be very durable.