Seam allowance

Everything you need to know about seam allowance: what is seam allowance and when should you use different seam allowances. Learn to sew | sewing for beginners | Sewing 101

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.

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A guide to using the proper seam allowances for any seam. Because the standard seam allowance on many sewing patterns is not always the best choice for many ...

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

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

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"