• May include: Four clear plastic quilting guides with black text and lines. The guides are labelled with different seam allowances: 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, scant 1/4 inch, and test seam allowance. The guides are designed to help quilters accurately measure and cut fabric for their projects.
  • May include: A close-up of a ruler measuring a 1-inch square box printed on a white sheet of paper. The text "PDF includes 1" box to measure printing accuracy" is printed in black on a grey background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is printed in black on a white circle with a black dotted border. The text "1" Print Box" is printed in black at the bottom of the image.
  • May include: A set of four printable cards with instructions for testing seam allowances. The cards include instructions for 1/4 inch, scant 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch seam allowances. The cards are printed on white paper with black text and are ready to be cut out and used. The text on the cards reads "Test Seam Allowance", "Seam Allowance", "Scant 1/4" Seam Allowance", and "1/2" Seam Allowance".
  • May include: A white laminator with the word "Scotch" printed on it. The laminator is on a grey cutting mat with several printed cards. The text "Print on Cardstock or Paper and Laminate" is in the top right corner of the image. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in a circle with a dotted border in the bottom right corner of the image. The text "Print & Cut" is in the bottom left corner of the image.
  • May include: A close-up of a hole punch tool on a cutting mat with several cards labelled with sewing machine instructions. The cards have instructions for different seam allowances and needle positions. The text on the cards reads "Move needle and align with centre of this line", "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge of this line", "Standard seam allowance used in quilting", "Test Seam Allowance", "Cut 3 squares exactly", "Seam = 1/4", "New needle position from machine needle", "1/4" Seam Allowance", and "Hole Punch". The text on the cards is in black and white. The cards are on a grey cutting mat with white markings. The hole punch is silver and has a black handle. The text "Punch holes to hang cards near machine for quick use" is in white text on a black background with a white circle with black dots around it. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in white text on a black background inside the circle.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine needle positioned over a white fabric with a printed guide for sewing a 1/4 inch seam. The guide says "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge of this line". The text "Use card to accurately find 1/4" seam using favourite presser foot" is printed in black on a white background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is printed in white on a black background with a circle of white dots around it.
  • May include: Close-up of a sewing machine foot positioned over a white card with the text "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge" and "Scant 1/4" Seam". The card is marked with a pink line. The text "Use card to accurately find SCANT 1/4" seam using favourite presser foot" is visible in the background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in a circle with a dotted border.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine with a blue tape measure and a white card that reads "1/2" Seam Allowance used for piecing quilt backings." The card is labeled "Move needle and align with centre of this line" and "Lane up edge of tape to left edge of this line and secure on bed of machine". The text "Use card to accurately find 1/2" seam allowance using favourite presser foot For Quilt Backings!" is visible in the background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is also visible in the background.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine foot guide with a blue tape measure. The guide is labelled "1/2" Seam Allowance" and includes instructions for using the guide to accurately find a 1/2 inch seam allowance. The text "For Quilt Backings!" is visible in the background. The image is from Lisa Capen Quilts.
  • May include: A guide for testing seam allowances with instructions to cut three 2.5 inch squares and sew them together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. The guide includes a diagram with a black line and the text "Test Seam Allowance", "Cut 3 squares exactly 2.5 x 2.5", "Exact 2 1/4", "Exact 2", "Exact 2 1/4", "Sew together using 1/4" seam allowance. Press & then measure middle section from the front. This piece should measure EXACTLY 2". If not, adjust needle and test again.", "Scant 1/4" Seam Allowance", "this line", and "Test Guide". The guide also includes a circle with the text "Lisa Capen Quilts" and the text "Simple instructions to test seam allowances quick and EASY".
  • May include: Four clear plastic quilting guides with black text and lines. The guides are labelled with different seam allowances: 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, scant 1/4 inch, and test seam allowance. The guides are designed to help quilters accurately measure and cut fabric for their projects.
  • May include: A close-up of a ruler measuring a 1-inch square box printed on a white sheet of paper. The text "PDF includes 1" box to measure printing accuracy" is printed in black on a grey background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is printed in black on a white circle with a black dotted border. The text "1" Print Box" is printed in black at the bottom of the image.
  • May include: A set of four printable cards with instructions for testing seam allowances. The cards include instructions for 1/4 inch, scant 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch seam allowances. The cards are printed on white paper with black text and are ready to be cut out and used. The text on the cards reads "Test Seam Allowance", "Seam Allowance", "Scant 1/4" Seam Allowance", and "1/2" Seam Allowance".
  • May include: A white laminator with the word "Scotch" printed on it. The laminator is on a grey cutting mat with several printed cards. The text "Print on Cardstock or Paper and Laminate" is in the top right corner of the image. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in a circle with a dotted border in the bottom right corner of the image. The text "Print & Cut" is in the bottom left corner of the image.
  • May include: A close-up of a hole punch tool on a cutting mat with several cards labelled with sewing machine instructions. The cards have instructions for different seam allowances and needle positions. The text on the cards reads "Move needle and align with centre of this line", "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge of this line", "Standard seam allowance used in quilting", "Test Seam Allowance", "Cut 3 squares exactly", "Seam = 1/4", "New needle position from machine needle", "1/4" Seam Allowance", and "Hole Punch". The text on the cards is in black and white. The cards are on a grey cutting mat with white markings. The hole punch is silver and has a black handle. The text "Punch holes to hang cards near machine for quick use" is in white text on a black background with a white circle with black dots around it. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in white text on a black background inside the circle.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine needle positioned over a white fabric with a printed guide for sewing a 1/4 inch seam. The guide says "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge of this line". The text "Use card to accurately find 1/4" seam using favourite presser foot" is printed in black on a white background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is printed in white on a black background with a circle of white dots around it.
  • May include: Close-up of a sewing machine foot positioned over a white card with the text "Line up edge of presser foot to right edge" and "Scant 1/4" Seam". The card is marked with a pink line. The text "Use card to accurately find SCANT 1/4" seam using favourite presser foot" is visible in the background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is in a circle with a dotted border.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine with a blue tape measure and a white card that reads "1/2" Seam Allowance used for piecing quilt backings." The card is labeled "Move needle and align with centre of this line" and "Lane up edge of tape to left edge of this line and secure on bed of machine". The text "Use card to accurately find 1/2" seam allowance using favourite presser foot For Quilt Backings!" is visible in the background. The text "Lisa Capen Quilts" is also visible in the background.
  • May include: A close-up of a sewing machine foot guide with a blue tape measure. The guide is labelled "1/2" Seam Allowance" and includes instructions for using the guide to accurately find a 1/2 inch seam allowance. The text "For Quilt Backings!" is visible in the background. The image is from Lisa Capen Quilts.
  • May include: A guide for testing seam allowances with instructions to cut three 2.5 inch squares and sew them together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. The guide includes a diagram with a black line and the text "Test Seam Allowance", "Cut 3 squares exactly 2.5 x 2.5", "Exact 2 1/4", "Exact 2", "Exact 2 1/4", "Sew together using 1/4" seam allowance. Press & then measure middle section from the front. This piece should measure EXACTLY 2". If not, adjust needle and test again.", "Scant 1/4" Seam Allowance", "this line", and "Test Guide". The guide also includes a circle with the text "Lisa Capen Quilts" and the text "Simple instructions to test seam allowances quick and EASY".
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Quilter's Seam Allowance Guide – 1/4", Scant 1/4", 1/2" Seams (PDF Download)

Lisa Capen

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Calling all QUILTERS......check out my easy to use seam guide for the 3 most common seam allowances in quilting!

This kit includes the 1/4" seam, SCANT 1/4" seam, and the 1/2" seam. You also get a reminder card for how to test your seam allowances before you start piecing.

This simple 1 page PDF is an instant download. After purchase, simply download, print and cut. Print on cardstock OR paper and laminate to make durable cards that you can hang near your machine for quick use.

Because this is an instant download, no refunds will be issued after the download has happened, thank you for understanding.

These cards are for personal use only, and may not be printed and sold.

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Etsy buyer 28 Jun, 2026

This is a good tool to have. I will use it often. I will shop here again.

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Debbie 03 Jul, 2025

Helpful for new quilters or even the experienced ones who just want to hone their skills.

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Good paper guide for what it showed

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Lisa Capen
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