Seam Gauge – Inches | Jenerates by Jen Hogg
A nifty seam guide from Scottish maker Jenerates by Jen Hogg — useful for checking your seams and hems in inches, with a cutout to mark a 45° angle for perfect mitered corners. Made in 4mm cherry wood veneer, it's easy to pick up off the table — an attribute sewists regularly comment on.
Size: 2 7/8" x 2" overall
Material: 4mm FSC-approved cherry wood veneer
Markings: Common seam and hem allowances in inches, plus 45° mitered-corner cutout
Origin: Made in Scotland, packaged without plastic
Perfect for: pressing accurate hems, checking seam allowances, and mitering corners on napkins, quilts, and bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why wood instead of metal or plastic?
The 4mm cherry veneer is easy to pick up off a flat surface, warm in the hand, and heat-safe next to your iron — and it's FSC-approved and plastic-free.
Is there a metric version?
This gauge is marked in inches — ideal if you sew with US patterns.