seam allowance

collocation in English

meaningsofseamandallowance

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seam
noun[C]
uk
/siːm/us
/siːm/
a line where two things join, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of cloth ...
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allowance
noun
uk
/əˈlaʊ.əns/us
/əˈlaʊ.əns/
money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a ...
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(Definition ofseamandallowancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofseam allowance

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Theseamallowanceusually requires some sort of seam finish to prevent raveling.
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Plain seams may also be pressed open, with eachseamallowanceseparately secured with an overlock stitch.
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It joins two pieces of fabric together face-to-face by sewing through both pieces, leaving aseamallowancewith raw edges inside the work.
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The bias strip is placed on top of theseamallowance, right sides together, and stitched 1/8 from raw edges.
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Alternatively, when making an inward-curved seam, clips are cut into theseamallowanceto help the seam lie flat with reduced bulk in the fabric.
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As you measure and cut, it is important to make sure that your measurements account for theseamallowance that you will be using when assembling your quilt.
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On mass-produced clothing, the seam allowances of plain seams are usually trimmed and stitched together with an overlock stitch using a serger.
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The seam is first sewn with wrong sides together, then the seam allowances are trimmed and pressed.
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Once seam allowances are pinned or basted, they are often pressed flat with an iron before sewing the final seam.
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The sloper is usually made of lightweight cardboard or tagboard, without seam allowances or style details.
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Pressing the seam allowances makes it easier to sew a consistent finished seam.
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It is useful for keeping seam allowances flat and covering raw edges.
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