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 I have heard so many stitchers complain about what to do with all their excess fabric while stitching, especially if you are working with a smaller hoop or q-snap.

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. These are a fun way to accessorize your cross stitch with so many patterns to choose from. Create grime guards that match the seasons or match your projects. Sew down the seams. Don’t forget to leave an opening so that you can put in the elastic. 5. Threading Through the ElasticThe length of the elastic will be roughly half of the fabric length. Then add 2 inches to sew a 1″ overlap. We need 2 pieces of elastic. Once you are happy with the tension of your elastic on the guard you need to join the two ends together. If you are using wider elastic you could use the machine but as mine was only 1/4 inch I hand sewed the ends securely together So for my 11 x 11 frame I would cut two length of elastic that measure 24 inches Dimensions for Q-snap sizes / combinations (all sizes in inches) I decided that as a result I wanted 3 inches of width so that there wouldn’t be too much fabric on my stitching. 3 inches of width plus the 2 inch seam allowance gives me 5 inches.

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It’s no fun constantly fighting with your fabric to cooperate and maybe accidentally stitching through the additional cloth. Test the length by safety pinning the ends together. Make sure that there is enough clearance to get over the knobs of the frame and that the elastic can be pulled on easily.You also don’t want your elastic to be too loose either. 5. Adding the Elastic