Quilt in a Day - Helping Quilters Since 1978

Sew Very Smooth - Ideal Seam Gauge

Sew Very Smooth - Ideal Seam Gauge - Main image
$13 $20 In stock

A wonderful tool to set accurate and consistent seam widths using the Ideal Seam Guide.


Set your seam allowance accurately and consistently with ease! Simply drop the machine needle into any one of the 10 seam width holes and square up your Ideal Seam Guide. Remove the Ideal Seam Gauge and you are ready to sew so straight! This may well become one of the most valuable sewing tools you posses!



Before you pay

Check the method and total at checkout.

When it ships

Allow for processing time as well as the journey to you.

Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

View policy
If you need a refund

Keep your order number and contact the store to start.

Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.

View policy
Delivery costs

Review the cost for your destination and chosen service.

Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00

Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

View policy
Returning an item

Check the return conditions before sending anything back.

United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

View policy

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Amelia A. ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how the magnetic edge holds it steady on my machine bed, making adjustments so much simpler. Just drop the needle into the desired slot and sew—no more guessing with rulers. It’s become my go‑to for straight seams.

Lily Y. ★★★★★

This little gauge makes setting a consistent 5/8-inch seam allowance so much easier than guessing at the presser foot edge. I love that you just drop the needle into the slot and slide it to the exact width you need. It's saved me from having to rip out uneven seams on my last two projects.

Adam E. ★★★★★

I’ve been sewing for years and always struggled to keep my seams straight, but this gauge locks the needle in the numbered slots so precisely that I’ve stopped second-guessing my seam widths entirely. It’s small, sturdy, and sits right on the machine without getting in the way, and my seams have nev