Quilting Patchwork Sewing Template Short Tumbler 6.5 Inch Patchwork Template 6.5 Inch Brand: Matilda's Own The template has a 1/4" seam allowance and instructions are included. The measurements given on all the pieces are the CUT size of the pieces. The see-through fibre optic plastic is laser etched for 100% accuracy and translucent for fussy cutting prints for beautiful blocks. To fussy cut, place the required template over a selected print or flower, centre as necessary then trace/cut. If sewing by machine, use a mechanical pencil to mare the holes in the templates. If sewing by hand, use a mechanical pencil and your Quarter Plus tool to mark in the seam allowance at the holes in the templates for greater sewing accuracy.