Free Technique Monday: How to Sew a Perfect 1/4 Inch Seam

How to Sew a Perfect 1/4 Inch Seam

While  garments are typically made using a 3/8″ seam allowance, patchwork uses a 1/4” seam allowance, which can sometimes be difficult to locate on a standard sewing machine. Many quilters have their own techniques for identifying a 1Ž4” seam allowance, and in this quick class, you’ll see Liza’s preferred method.

How to Sew a Perfect 1/4 Inch Seam

Liza Lucy is a traditional quilt maker with a contemporary sense of color and design. Liza is the owner of Glorious Color, a source for fabrics designed by Kaffe Fassett. She and Kaffe have collaborated on numerous quilt designs and books since 1993.