Wait… I’ve been sewing for how many years and never thought of this?!
If you’ve ever struggled to get perfectly even pleats or a straight guide on a sewing machine, put down the expensive gadgets and go grab a $1 plastic comb.
By taping a comb to the machine plate, you create a built-in "track" that keeps the fabric perfectly aligned and spaced. It’s essentially a professional-grade seam guide for pennies.
The internet is for two things: cat videos and genius hacks that make me feel like I’ve been doing everything the hard way. Sewing community, you seeing this?