Meaning Seam allowance
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Seam allowance


The fabric between the edge of the fabric and the line of stitching, about 5/8" for most patterns. (Craft patterns often allow 1/4" seam allowance.)
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Seam allowance


 the distance between the edge of the fabric and the stitched line - common seam allowances are 1/4" (for patchwork) and 3/8" or 1/2" (for dressmaking).  Amongst patchworkers the 'scant quarter inch seam' can be particularly tricky and could be described as 'infamous' rather than 'popular'!
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Seam allowance


The amount of fabric between the raw edge and the seam.
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Seam allowance


The fabric between a seam’s stitching line and the fabric’s cut edge make up the seam allowance. Most American sewing patterns, including Straight Stitch Society patterns, have the seam allowance buil [..]
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Seam allowance


The small space of fabric between the raw edge and where the seam is sewn. Common seam allowances range from ¼ inch to as much as several inches. Woven fabric can fray, so the seam needs to be sewn aw [..]
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