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Clipping and snipping

Making small cuts in the seam allowances of curved edges to allow them to lie flat when turned.

Where it is used

9. Clip corners diagonally

p. 5
  1. Make diagonal snips at a 45-degree angle, stopping 1 mm short of the reference points on the panel piece.
9. Clip corners diagonally
Open the step in the "Collared T-Shirt Dress Pattern | Casual Short Sleeve Dress PDF | Easy Shift Dress Sewing | Womens Summer Basic | L-XXL" pattern →

Trim and Clip Seams

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  1. Trim the seam allowances down to 0.5 cm; on curved areas, clip into the allowance, stopping 0.2 cm short of the stitching.
Trim and Clip Seams
Open the step in the "Easy Peplum Cami Pattern | Beginner Flowy Tank Top PDF | Loose Fit Babydoll Blouse | Strappy Summer Shirt | XS-M" pattern →

2.8. Clipping seam allowance

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  1. Clip the seam allowance at the corner of the step seam at the end of the pocket opening.
2.8. Clipping seam allowance
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Make Diagonal Snips

p. 5
  1. Make diagonal snips at a 45-degree angle, stopping 1 mm short of the reference points on the panel piece.
Make Diagonal Snips
Open the step in the "Polo Dress Pattern PDF | Womens Tennis Dress | Collared Golf Shirt Dress | Preppy Sporty Summer Dress | XS-M" pattern →

Trimming Corners

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  1. Trim the seam allowance at the corner of the edge finish.
Trimming Corners
Open the step in the "Ruffle Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Y2K Draped Shirt (A4, Letter, Plotter) US 2-12" pattern →

Related terms

requiresPlacket attachment
depends onFacing