PAULINE’S QUILTERS WORLD
One little tool, two useful finishing techniques
Make gathered fabric embellishments and neater binding joins with the PQW Duo Tool. Its ruled shape helps you prepare ½-inch or 1-inch ruching, while the angled end helps with joining binding ends—a practical addition to your quilting and textile craft tools.
Prepare fabric for dimensional flowers, decorative trims and borders.
Choose ½-inch or 1-inch ruching to suit the scale of your project.
Use the angled end when preparing your binding join.
At a glance
- Supplied
- 1 PQW Duo Tool
- Ruching widths
- ½ inch and 1 inch
- Uses
- Fabric flowers, trims, quilt borders, sashing and binding joins
Using your tool
Choose the ruching width suited to your fabric and project, then use the tool as a guide while preparing the strip. Gather and secure the fabric using the technique instructions. For binding, use the angled end to help prepare the join before stitching.
Good to know: This is a reusable preparation tool. Fabric, thread, needles and finished embellishments are not included.
Helpful answers
Is this only for quilts?
No. Ruched flowers and trims can also be used on bags and other fabric projects.
Does the tool gather the fabric automatically?
No. It assists the preparation; the stitching and gathering are done by you.
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