Seam allowance

Everything you need to know about seam allowance as a beginner and intermediate dressmaker. From clean finishing techniques to identifying seam allowance on a sewing pattern and using it to seam allowance to sew a seam.

Learning about seam allowance is an important step in sewing. Seam allowance differs from one project to another. It depends on certain factors, but it’s a

Learn what is seam allowance and how to add seam allowance and hem allowances with this easy step by step tutorial for beginner sewers.

Alexander Wang, RST13, New York. When a piece of fabric is first cut out, it has none of the markings that are seen on the pattern. -->For a machinist to sew these two pieces of

Instructions: Step 1: Sew the first seam with wrong sides together. For a 5/8" seam allowance, sew the first line of stitches 2/8" (1/4") from raw edge. Step 2: Flip the fabric so that rights sides are together. Press. Step 3: With right sides still together, sew second line of stitches 3/8" from pressed edge, enclosing raw edges from first seam. This will use up the full 5/8" seam allowance (2/8" + 3/8" = 5/8"). Step 4: Press the seam open and you're done! For a faux flat-felled seam look…

Alexandria on Instagram: "the trick to perfect waistband topstitching is to attach the inside of the waistband first. And then you can fold the waistband to the right side, tucking in the seam allowance, and topstitch from the right side. This is the reverse way of every set of instructions I’ve ever seen but I can assure you it works! LOL. And you don’t have to worry about “catching” the inside this way. #MeMadeEveryday #SewistsofInstagram #MeMade #helenejeans"

Last time, we shared how to sew a French seam as part of our #vikisews_sewinghacks series. Today we will show you another way how you can... | Instagram

by Lisha Vidler (This article was first published at Your Wardrobe Unlock'd.) Unless your garment is fully lined, it's important to finish the seam allowances so the raw edges don't fray. Unfortunately, most patterns omit this vital step, leaving many novice dressmakers in the dark.

@inthefolds on Instagram: "How we mark notches on our pattens is a great example of how industrial techniques aren't necessarily more complicated. Used to indicate seam allowance, dart arms, and the location of design details, such as pleats, tucks, gathers, hems and pockets, in most traditional home sewing patterns you’ll see notches marked by a triangle. We use the industrial way of notching patterns, which is where you snip into the edge of the fabric. Not only are single snips much…

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