In addition, I like to wash my hands every time I start stitching and after intervals of stitching time. I have really oily skin so keeping my hands clean is important to me. The grime guard acts as a barrier between your hands and the fabric. My seam allowances for the casing ended up being slightly bigger than anticipated, leaving me less room around my q-snap. I may try a wider width of fabric and using thinner elastic. Finding the Measurement for a Hoop Now you need to create a hem on either side that is wide enough for you to thread the elastic through later. Fold a small hem over followed by a larger one (about 1 cm) and iron these flat. Having the additional fold inside your hem will prevent fraying of the fabric over time as you are using the guard. You can then pin the two hems in place while you sew. NOTE: always place your pins at a 90 degree angle to the direction in which you will be sewing so that they are easy to remove later and also prevents damage to the machine needle.

Overlap the ends by an inch and zigzag stitch them in place. You’ll want this to be extra secure so I would go over it a few times. In doing this you not only remove the risk of contaminating disk brakes and braking surfaces with oil but lengthen the time between needing to take your wheel off and doing a really detailed, big clean. Resulting in smoother gear shifting with every ride, and your expensive components lasting longer.We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your continued support. Our fast dispatch times will resume shortly.

You can adjust your measurements based on your supplies and preferences. For example, if you are using 1/4 elastic, you can use a smaller seam allowance. Never heard of a needle minder? You can make your own fabric covered needle minder and have a matching set! It is large enough to fit over a 16 inch hoop (about the size of a steering wheel) but retracts enough to fit a hoop as small as 8 inches. The answer to this is if you need to hose your cassette off that badly, then remove it from the wheel so you can really be thorough about it. that has the side benefit of keeping splatter away from your rotor.Enhance every toolbox with this 9 piece Deluxe Bundle of cycling tools, cleaning products and innovative lubricants. I have done this on smaller projects with longer thread. It does the job in a pinch. Storage for Your Excess Fabric You know how when you take the hoop off of your project and you notice stains from the oils of your hands? The grime guard prevents that. It gives your hands a place to hold the hoop or frame and keeps your cloth clean. What are the Different Uses for Grime Guards? Keeping Your Fabric Clean That number is including the 2 inch seam allowance resulting in a 3.5-4 inch cover width. Finding the Measurement for a Q-Snap