seam allowance
Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/
Noun

seam allowance (plural seam allowances)

  1. (sewing) The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.
    • 2001, Claire B. Shaeffer, Couture Sewing Techniques‎, page 40
      Trim the seam allowances to between 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Fold one seam allowance in toward the other and pin along the fold.
Translations
  • French: valeurs de couture
  • Russian: припуск



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