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I ditched the standard 5/8" seam allowance (long time ago...) Here's WHY?

Aug 7, 2021 · 54.3K views

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DescriptionDear Sewing Friends, in this video let's talk about seam allowance. You have probably noticed in my sewing and drafting videos that I largely use narrow seam allowances, like 3/8" or 1/4", and I always seem to get questions about it, as standard seam allowance in most commercial pattern is 5/8" on all seams. That actuaMore
Dear Sewing Friends, in this video let's talk about seam allowance. You have probably noticed in my sewing and drafting videos that I largely use narrow seam allowances, like 3/8" or 1/4", and I always seem to get questions about it, as standard seam allowance in most commercial pattern is 5/8" on all seams. That actually might be the cause of some of the sewing troubles you might be having. I truly hope that this video will give you a different perspective and give you the freedom to use other seam allowances, to sew faster and to get better results! 5 ways HOW to hem your garments - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9j2gtjFxm0&t=597s HOW TO JOIN this channel to get access to Instruction Sheets, Extra Videos for Members Only and small templates for mini projects, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW and READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AS WELL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAZLjiEbsPpUBu_IDvztMsA/join 1) new window with Membership trailer will pop-up 2) this pop-up window will tell you all the perks and price 3) Youtube takes care of the payment 4) IF YOU DON'T SEE a pop-up window - check your pop-up blocker or when was the last time you updated your browser (I have spoken about this with Youtube Support and why it does not work for some) 5) If you watch from Ipad - Membership functions are limited (I know, it is horrible!) 6) Once you have joined - head over to the MEMBERSHIP tab on my channel homepage to get the links to all of your perks! Yay! :) 7) You can also click on JOIN button rig

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