It’s no fun constantly fighting with your fabric to cooperate and maybe accidentally stitching through the additional cloth. For example I am making a guard for my 11 x 11 Q-snap, so the length needed is 11 x 4 + 2 = 46 inches Dimensions for Q-snap sizes / combinations (all sizes in inches) Once you have hold of the two ends of elastic running through the hem - fasten both to the pin so that you don’t lose one and stretch out the cloth to even up the creases, do this on both sides and test attaching it to your Q-snap. If it seems a little loose you can trim the elastic down a bit to make it pull in tighter. Some elastic has more give in it than others so it is better to test the fit before you finish off. Step 8 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 will be using my 20” EZ Stitch scroll rods as an example. The reason I mention this brand is because the scroll rods are thinner at ⅝”. Therefore, you may want to not have as much fabric width.

The 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. I also like to square off my fabric by making sure the cut line is perpendicular. This will ensure that the cut of my fabric is straight. 1. Measure Your Fabric and Elastic Let’s say I am using an 8 inch hoop. 8 is my diameter. Multiply 8 x 𝛑 ≈ 25.13. Then add 2” for seam allowance. I am just going to round my number to 27 inches of fabric. Moto Grime Guard protects important braking surfaces such as brake discs, callipers, brake pads and tyres from becoming contaminated while cleaning. Its handy tray catches all the oily run-off generated by cleaning the chain and gears, preventing staining on garage floors and driveways. Using the measurement of the hub, cut the Moto Grime Guard along the suitable circular measurement line.

Nearly double the lifespan of chains and rings for dry, dusty or gravel conditions compared to other brands. This is the Q-snap brand of cover for an 11 x 11 frame - as you can see it just fits and doesn’t really have any allowance to hold much excess fabric.

As you can see starting with a wider piece of fabric allows much more room within the guard to contain all the excess fabric while you stitchAfter sewing the seams together I pressed the seam open. You can sew these flaps down, but I found it unnecessary. 4. Create the casing for the elastic I usually use 3/8 elastic to be more substantial, but I think that using smaller elastic would work better for these looped grime guards versus the ones for scroll frames. Again, it’s based on preference and trial and error. If you are working with smaller pieces of fabric, you may need to sew multiple strips together. You will also need to add additional seam allowances. 3. Create a Loop 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)

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. Drivetrain Cleaner instantly blasts away contaminants on the chain and chainrings to effectively eliminate grease and grime. It also protects using our in house designed moisture repellent formulation and rust inhibitors to keep moving components in optimum working condition.

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Put the edges together with the print on the inside and sew a seam to join the two ends to form a continuous circle of fabric (about 1.5 cm from the edge) I was always a die-hard hoop stitcher but recently starting using Q-snap’s and am now completely converted! Q-snap covers or “Grime Guards” as many people call them are useful for protecting and keeping your fabric clean while working on a project and also holding the excess fabric on a larger project out of the way. I recently bought one that was Q-snap’s own brand and although it works it was a little too snug and so did not hold the excess fabric easily so I decided to try making my own while I was visiting my mum (and her sewing machine!). They are actually very easy to make as it is only a seam and two long hems. However, if you don’t have a needle minder handy and need a place to store your needle, you can weave the needle into the grime guard. The measurements will vary depending on your preferences. For example, maybe you want a smaller seam. 2. Fold the Ends of the Strips