Examples of 'seam allowance' in a sentence

Meaning of "seam allowance"

seam allowance: Refers to the extra fabric surrounding a sewn seam that prevents fraying
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  • The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.

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seam allowance
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.
There is only a centimeter seam allowance on them.
Press the seam allowance and measure the block.
The pattern pieces are including seam allowance.
Fold and press under seam allowance to wrong side of fabric.
Fortunately yours is on the seam allowance.
This is to add our seam allowance and a little bit of extra.
Fold back the upper layer seam allowance.
Use the seam allowance line as a guide for the fabric edge e.
Remember to add a seam allowance.
The seam allowance was cut during the welding process through the non existing gap.
Even out the seam allowance here.
Open zipper and place it face down on the seam allowance.
Fold and press under seam allowance to wrong side.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving enough seam allowance.

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Gently guide the fabric along the seam allowance line letting the fabric feed naturally.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.
Sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance from bottom to top.
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam allowance.
Place a cardboard between the seam allowance and front fabric.
The other side was the width plus half the depth plus a seam allowance.
Follow the Seam Allowance Guide for consistent cutting of the fabric seams.
Sew a straight stitch seam and press seam allowance open.
Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the seam.
Turn the patch and press the side seam allowance.
After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches as shown.
Sew the seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open.
The seam allowance is cut back to 1 cm.
Z Fold up the upper seam allowance.
Minimal 1.6 mm seam allowance reduces bulk and weight.
Finally, cut the fabric with the appropriate seam allowance.
Fold and press 5 mm of the seam allowance edges under the seam allowances.
Machine-baste top edge of inner pocket piece to waist seam allowance.
Baste through the zipper tape, seam allowance and garment exterior.
Cut all pattern pieces out carefully with 10 mm seam allowance.
If required, fold inwards over the seam allowance or together with the seam allowance.
Cut 2 x cap pattern pieces with 1 cm seam allowance.
Use to help you create a constant-width seam allowance and when doing flatlock and pintuck sewing.
Seam allowance is 1 cm.
Starting at the bottom, sew through the folded seam allowance and zipper tape.
Do you snip around the seam allowance on the outside edges as well???
Sew the sides and top of your Mandarin collar, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance.
Fold out the left seam allowance Fig . SI.
Don't forget about seam allowance.
Make sure to leave a 1 " seam allowance on all sides.
You will use a 3/8 inch seam allowance throughout unless noted.
Leave a little room around the edges for a seam allowance - usually a 3/8 " margin is good.

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