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seam allowances

seam allowances is the plural of seam allowance.

Meaning of seam allowance

Noun

seam allowance (plural seam allowances)

  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

Questions about seam allowances

What is seam allowances the plural of?
Seam allowances is the plural of seam allowance.

Words near seam allowances in the dictionary

  1. Sealyham terriers
  2. Sealyhams
  3. Sealys
  4. seam
  5. seam allowance
  6. seam allowances
  7. seam carving
  8. seam lace
  9. seam presser
  10. seam pressers
  11. seam set

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