Glossary
What is Seam allowance?
The fabric width between a cut edge and a stitch line, commonly 1 cm (3/8 inch) for a plain seam, though it varies by construction.
This term in other languages
| Arabic | سماحة الدرزة |
|---|---|
| French | Surplus de couture |
| Turkish | Dikiş payı |
Learn it in the lesson
Common seam types and where each is used
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