What is a Pointer and Creaser?
A pointer and creaser, also known as a point turner or a point turner and seam creaser, is a hand tool sold as a sewing notion. It is sometimes packaged as a multifunction tool, in which case you may find it labeled as a button gauge and point turner, a sewing gauge and point turner, or a sewing gauge/point turner/button gauge. The button gauge checks the button shank depth and distance between buttons and button holes, and has a slot for making button shanks. The sewing gauge is useful for measuring hems; adjusting lines of buttons, snaps, sequins, and so on; and checking knitting gauge. The pointer and creaser is made of wood, plastic, or — when it is combined with a seam gauge — metal. Its two ends are always differently shaped. The pointed end is used after sewing any element that comes to a point to turn it without damaging the fabric. As you flip the fabric right-side out, you insert the pointed end and use it to poke out the corner into its proper shape. The pointer and creaser
