Creative Cuts Weekly Giveaway!
February 02, 2012
Everyone loves these Creative Cuts messenger tote kits! They’re fun, easy to make and such great colors! You could win one this week in the Creative Cuts giveaway! Just post your answer to the random question below and we’ll choose a random winner from the correct answers given.
This week’s question:
What is the standard measurement for seam allowances? (In other words, how far away form the edge of the fabric do you sew your seam?)
Good luck!
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by Sandi Cunningham on 02/02/2012 at 5:41
The generally accepted seam allowance is 5/8 inch for clothing patterns, however that can vary. If you are doing a quilt the seam allowance is 1/4 inch.
Seam allowance is the area between the edge and the stitching line on two (or more) pieces of material being stitched together. Seam allowances can range from 1/4 inch wide (6.35 mm) to as much as several inches. Commercial patterns for home sewers have seam allowances ranging from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch.
Sewing industry seam allowances range from 1/4 inch for curved areas (e.g. neck line, armscye) or hidden seams (e.g. facing seams), to one inch or more for areas that require extra fabric for final fitting to the wearer (e.g. center back).
by Donna Poole on 02/02/2012 at 5:42
Seam allowances depend on what you are making. Normal apparel seams are 5/8”, while quilts are 1/4”.
by Lori Turner on 02/02/2012 at 5:44
1/4 inch.
by Patty Hills on 02/02/2012 at 5:46
5/8”
by Kelly butler on 02/02/2012 at 5:50
1/4 inch and that is what I leave.
by Janis Silberman on 02/02/2012 at 5:58
5/8 inch
by Doris on 02/02/2012 at 6:28
5/8 inch.
by Connie on 02/02/2012 at 6:47
5/8 in
by Maria on 02/02/2012 at 7:11
1/2 inch from the fabric.
by Charlotte Hebrank on 02/02/2012 at 9:35
5/8 inch is standard but can sometimes be 1/2 inch
by Linda lamoureux on 02/03/2012 at 2:33
5/8th unless otherwise noted
by Amy on 02/03/2012 at 8:35
The standard seam allowance is 5/8 inches.
by Gwen Windham on 02/03/2012 at 10:11
When sewing garments, etc, the standard seam allowance is 5/8 inch. If you’re doing quilt piecing, then the standard seam allowance is 1/4 inch. What a CUTE bag!! Thank you for the chance to win!!!!
by wanda on 02/03/2012 at 3:24
5/8 is the standard
by Heather Gilbert on 02/03/2012 at 3:43
5/8 for most, 1/4 for quilters <3
by Cheryl B on 02/03/2012 at 7:51
5/8” for clothing.
1/4” for quilting.
by Kristen Helton on 02/03/2012 at 11:42
1/4”
by Springs Creative on 02/05/2012 at 10:03
The standard seam allowance is 5/8”. Congrats, Kelly, you are this week’s winner! Enjoy making this cute bag!
by Lindsey on 02/06/2012 at 6:03
5/8
by Joan on 02/02/2012 at 5:34
The standard seam allowance when sewing is 5/8” inch except when you are quilting. Then the seam allowance is 1/4” inch.