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Trimming seam allowances

Cutting down the width of seam allowances and clipping curves to reduce bulk and allow smooth turning.

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Trimming Seam Allowances

p. 9
  1. Trim the seam allowances at the corners of the front-edge facing seam.
Trimming Seam Allowances
Open the step in the "Boxy Blazer Sewing Pattern | Single Button Collarless Jacket | Easy Slouchy Coat PDF | Modern Wide Sleeve | L-XXL" pattern →

Trimming Collar Corners

p. 2
  1. Trim the corners, stopping 0.2 cm short of the stitching line.
Trimming Collar Corners
Open the step in the "Collared V-Neck Crop Top Pattern PDF | Johnny Collar Shirt | Preppy Long Sleeve Polo | Y2K Fitted Tee | XS-M" pattern →

Flap Assembly - Step 2

p. 8
  1. Trim seam allowances down to 0.5 cm. Carefully snip the corners close to the stitching.
Flap Assembly - Step 2
Open the step in the "Collarless blazer sewing pattern, button-front jacket or cardigan-style jacket | Classic blazer | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Trimming and Turning Collar

p. 6
  1. In the collar corner, trim the seam allowances close to the stitching line. Press lightly, then press the seam allowances open (spread them to different sides) using a pressing ham (tailor's ham) for the collar's wet heat treatment (WHT). Turn the collar right side out, smooth out the corners, and press lightly.
Trimming and Turning Collar
Open the step in the "Graziella shirt | Knit Polo Jumper | Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Pullover PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or Winter Outfit | XS–M |A4,Letter,Plotter" pattern →

Trimming Seam Allowances

p. 9
  1. Trim the seam allowances at the corners of the front-edge facing seam.
Trimming Seam Allowances
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" pattern →

Trimming Shoulder Seams

p. 10
  1. Trim the seam allowances at the shoulder seams to reduce bulk.
Trimming Shoulder Seams
Open the step in the "Kimono Blazer Pattern PDF | Wrap Jacket Sewing | Collarless Oversized Coat | Minimalist Linen Outerwear | XS-M" 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 →

Snip the armhole seam allowances

p. 12
  1. Make small snips along the seam allowance, stopping about 2 mm before the stitching line.
Snip the armhole seam allowances
Open the step in the "Linen Maxi Dress Pattern PDF | V-Neck Summer Dress | Sleeveless Long Slip Dress | Minimalist Boho Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Trim Facing Seam Allowance

p. 8
  1. Trim the seam allowance down to 0.5 cm.
Trim Facing Seam Allowance
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Trim Neckline Seam Allowance

p. 10
  1. Trim the seam allowances down to 0.5 cm.
Trim Neckline Seam Allowance
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Trim Front Facing Seam Allowance

p. 11
  1. Trim seam allowances to 0.5 cm.
Trim Front Facing Seam Allowance
Open the step in the "Linen Vest Sewing Pattern | Sleeveless Peplum Top PDF | Summer Button Up Shirt | Trendy Waistcoat | L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing and Trimming Flap

p. 9
  1. Sew the pieces together, trim the seam allowance down to 0.5 cm, and carefully clip the corners along the curved edges.
Sewing and Trimming Flap
Open the step in the "Oversized Coat Sewing Pattern | Women's Winter Coat | Loose Straight Fit with Illustrated Instructions XS-M | A4, USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

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