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seam allowance en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/ (UK, US)
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Meanings

  1. The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.
    • 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. 2001, Claire B. Shaeffer, Couture Sewing Techniques, page 40:

Forms

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seam allowances Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

seam roll

Translations (5)

fi saumanvara (part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam) · sv sömsmån (part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam) · ru припуск на шов (part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam) · ru припуск (part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam) · fr valeurs de couture (part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam)