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Clipping seam allowances

Making small cuts or notches into the seam allowance of curved edges to relieve tension and allow the seam to lay flat.

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Where it is used

Clipping Facing Corner

p. 7
  1. Clipping the seam allowance at the corner of the front edge.
Clipping Facing Corner
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Clipping Hem Corner

p. 12
  1. Clip the seam allowance at the bottom of the front edge.
Clipping Hem Corner
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Clipping Lower Seam Allowance

p. 12
  1. Clip the seam allowance at the bottom of the front edge.
Clipping Lower Seam Allowance
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Armhole Finishing - Clipping Curves

p. 16
  1. Clip the seam allowance along the curved edges of the armhole facing.
Armhole Finishing - Clipping Curves
Open the step in the "Ruched Midi Dress Pattern PDF | Draped Cocktail Dress | Sleeveless Side Slit Dress | Elegant Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Related terms

applied toFacing