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  1. 6th May 20, 08:59 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by SusanBlues View Post
    I have place a tape measure their to ask the question about sett size, I'm thinking 6", what do you think?
    Yes, it looks like a 6-inch sett to me.
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    To get an accurate sett size, be sure that you're measuring parallel to the selvedge, rather than perpendicular to it. The two numbers won't be the same.

    Oh - and if the 6" that you show is parallel to the selvedge, that's the relevant number!
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