Success every time. PATCHWORK & QUILTING Editorial Patchwork & quilting – textile art. A fast growing fan base. To produce amazing and surprising results, you need to enjoy what you’re doing and have the skills to deliver. But even more so possibly, you need the right tools. So we have put them together for you here. Prym’s Patchwork & Quilting range leaves nothing to be desired in breadth and depth. Even the most complicated patchwork technique is easier to manage with the little and big helpers featured in this catalogue. All products are guaranteed to possess the proverbial Prym quality. Utmost care and many decades of know-how are the ingredients used in the production of our range. Prym quality makes the difference! The full product assortment is listed in the index from page 52 and at www.prym-consumer.com Further details at: Explanation of icons: Basics Video clip Ergonomics 1 2 Measuring 4 Cutting 10 Rulers, accessories, tape measures Rotary cutters, cutting mats, scissors, stitch rippers 3 4 Pinning, tacking, sewing 16 Marking 24 Hand sewing needles, safety pins and straight pins, Marking accessories accessories, sewing machine bobbins and needles 5 6 Decorating & trimming 28 Practical accessories 34 Stencils, quilting stencils, accessories, tape makers, Thimbles, finger guards, interfacings, adhesives, sundry accessories ironing, care, storage, tweezers, accessories 7 8 Bag accessories 42 prym.ergonomics 50 Bag handles and fastenings, accessories General overview 3 Measuring 1 The right measure at the right time The patented Omnigrid patchwork rulers are Omnigrid provides many advantages: known for their excellent quality. Offering a wide variety of different rulers, Prym widens − Yellow/black grid print for precise marking the spectrum of possibilities for any require- on light and dark fabrics. ment – so quilters are guaranteed correct − Scratch-proof lasered markings on the measurements. underside of the rulers eliminate optical distortion. − Thick and robust material helps steadily guide rotary cutters and art knives. − Clear and functional arrangement of angle markings (30°, 45°, 60°) for cutting triangles and lozenges or also bias strips. − Line spacing in increments of 0.25 cm, or 1/8 inch, for extra accuracy. − Rulers available in metric and inch version. − Easy and convenient use for patchworking; also suitable for dressmaking or graphic design. 4 Measuring D E A B C F Rulers 611 317 A 611 306 D Universal ruler 3 x 15 cm Universal ruler, 15 x 15 cm 611 645 611 642 E Universal ruler, 1 x 6 inch Universal ruler, 6 x 6 inch Mini ruler, ideal for marking seam allowances or hems and for 611 484 F checking the correct seam allowance. Universal ruler, 15 x 15 cm 611 475 611 650 B Universal ruler, 6 x 6 inch Universal ruler, 3 x 30 cm Practical and popular square ruler for small patchwork 611 651 projects; special gridding facilitates quick and precise Universal ruler, 1 x 12 ½ inch cutting of mini blocks and strips or squares of fabric that have been sewn together. 611 318 C Universal ruler, 10 x 45 cm 611 477 Universal ruler, 4 x 14 inch Handy and ideal for cutting strips, e.g. for Log Cabin. For further products & information visit www.prym-consumer.com 5 Measuring A D B E C F 611 307 A 611 314 D Universal ruler, 15 x 30 cm Quick triangle for ½ squares up to 15 cm 611 643 611 641 Universal ruler, 6 x 12 inch Quick triangle for ½ squares up to 6 inch As ruler 15 x 60 cm, but a little handier for smaller fabric 611 482 pieces. Quick triangle for ½ squares up to 8 inch 611 308 B Universal ruler, 15 x 60 cm 611 313 E Quick triangle for ¼ squares up to 20 cm 611 644 Universal ruler, 6 x 24 inch 611 640 Quick triangle for ¼ squares up to 8 inch With 30°, 45° and 60° angle markings; suitable for work on larger fabric widths and for cutting triangles, lozenges or bias 611 483 strips. Quick triangle for ¼ squares up to 12 inch 611 319 C 610 210 Universal ruler, 31.5 x 31.5 cm F Omnigrip non-slip ruler, 6 x 12 inch 611 647 Special green colour prevents ruler from slipping. Universal ruler, 12 ½ x 12 ½ inch For optimum measurement and straightening of all traditional blocks in this size. 6 Instructions for use “Quick triangles” Measuring Squares of 2 triangles Cut two fabric strips, each of which should be 1.5 cm = 2 x 0.75 cm (½ inch = 2 x ¼ inch) wider than the finished square for the seam allowance. Place the fabric strips right sides together, position the triangle ruler on the fabric strips so that the tip marked with a broken line projects beyond the upper edge of the strip. The finished size can now be checked at the bottom edge. Use the rotary cutter to cut along the straight and the bias edges. Turn the ruler for more triangles. The bias grain is always at the long side of the triangle. Squares of 4 triangles Place the triangle ruler onto the fabric so that the ruler marking of the required square size is on the fabric edge. Use the rotary cutter to cut along the edges. The straight grain is at the long side of the triangle. Accessories 611 500 G 611 247 H Ruler rack, 50 x 10 x 1.9 cm Fabric grips, 36 pieces Wooden; for storing rulers upright without touching; Prevent rulers and stencils from slipping. prevents scratching. G Without contents. H For further products & information visit www.prym-consumer.com 7 Measuring A B C D Tape measures 282 690 A FIXO tape measure, 150 cm Tape measures from Prym are highly flexible For worktops; self-adhesive. and yet absolutely dimensionally stable. Precise imprints are the prerequisite for equally precise 611 332 B Quilter's quarter, ¼ inch measurements – both in centimetres and inches, Facilitates marking and measuring of the ¼ inch seam thanks also to the end caps fitted with millimetre allowance; ideal for working with stencils. precision. The combined cm/inch tape measures help you easily measure in either unit and quickly 611 738 C Sew and knit gauge, 12.5 cm (6 inch) convert from one to the other. For setting, measuring and marking any measurement. 610 730 D Hand gauge, 21 cm scale Handy measuring tool, especially practical when working on the sewing machine. 8 Measuring E F G 611 312 E Flexible curved rule, 50 cm (20 inch) Very pliable, facilitates marking and transferring of round and curved shapes for individual quilt or template design. 282 260 F Spring tape measure JUMBO, 300 cm (120 inch) Spring tape measure with cm and inch scale. 282 171 G Tape measure PROFI, 150 cm Heavy quality with eyelet. 282 700 H H Spring tape measure prym.ergonomics, 150 cm Ergonomic design, innovative casing ensures that tape lies flat; with cm scale. 282 701 Spring tape measure prym.ergonomics, 60 inch (150 cm) Ergonomic design, innovative casing ensures that tape lies flat; with inch and cm scale. For further products & information visit www.prym-consumer.com 9 Cutting 2 The right cut Rotary cutters from Prym are great for patch- Tips: work. Special cuts that require precision are made significantly easier with these practical − Take the rotary cutter apart for regular tools. They easily cut up to 20 layers of fabric at cleaning. A small drop of sewing machine once or cut neatly along a long, straight line – oil on the blade makes it run more both forwards and back. smoothly for more precise cuts. − Worn blades can still be used for handicraft to cut paper or cardboard. − Regularly replace the blades as sharp rotary cutter blades protect the hand from unnecessary fatigue while blunt blades can produce inaccurate cuts and damage the cutting mat. 10 Cutting A B C D E F G Rotary cutters 611 580 A 611 387 D Rotary cutter Super Mini, Ø 18 mm Rotary cutter Jumbo, Ø 60 mm 611 581 611 388 Spare blades for rotary cutters, Ø 18 mm, 2 pieces Spare blade for rotary cutter Jumbo, Ø 60 mm, 1 piece Standard handle; in pen shape; for appliqués, miniature Standard handle; for thick fabrics, interfacings and multilayer quilts, curved piece quilting; exceptionally manoeuvrable cutting; cuts up to 20 layers of cloth with next to no force due and precise. to its 60 mm blade diameter – depending on cloth thickness and quality. 611 371 B 610 470 E Rotary cutter Mini, Ø 28 mm Rotary cutter Omnicut, Ø 45 mm 611 373 Soft handle; with automatic blade protection and individual Spare blades for rotary cutters, Ø 28 mm, 2 pieces adjustment of cutting pressure. Standard handle; particularly handy for curves and 611 393 F small distances. Rotary cutter Comfort, Ø 45 mm Comfort handle; the blade moves into the cutting position when 611 370 C the handle is squeezed; the blade moves back into its home Rotary cutter Maxi, Ø 45 mm position once the handle has been released; a lock keeps the blade in the working position whenever required. 611 372 Spare blade for rotary cutters, Ø 45 mm, 1 piece 611 368 G 610 472 Multi-purpose rotary cutter, Ø 45 mm, Spare blades for rotary cutters, Ø 45 mm, 3 pieces with 2 additional blades 611 367 Standard handle; for cutting 4-8 layers of patchwork cloth with Pinking spare blade for rotary cutter, Ø 45 mm, 1 piece millimetre precision and no loose threads – the most frequently used rotary cutter. 611 365 Wave spare blade for rotary cutter, Ø 45 mm, 1 piece Soft handle; can either cut straight edges, pinking shapes or curved outlines.