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Clipping curves

Making small cuts into curved seam allowances to allow the fabric to stretch and lay flat when turned.

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Where it is used

Trim and Clip Seams

p. 4
  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 →

Clip Armscye Seams

p. 5
  1. Also clip the armscye seam allowance so the seam can be laid out in a straight line.
Clip Armscye 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 →

Clipping Neckline Allowance

p. 11
  1. Trim, stopping 3-4 cm short of the center back (as shown in the photo). Place clips/notches on the allowance, stopping 0.2 cm short of the stitching line.
Clipping Neckline Allowance
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Open Back Women’s Romper PDF Sewing Pattern | Autumn or winter outfit | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Step 7

p. 8
  1. Snip the seam allowances slightly along the curves.
Step 7
Open the step in the "Women Sweater Pattern, Zip anorak Pattern for Women, Zip Up Sweater Pattern, Women Sewing Pattern | XS-M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Clipping Curves

p. 13
  1. Place clips/notches on the collar stand attachment seam allowances at the curves.
Clipping Curves
Open the step in the "Women’s Comfy Pullover Pattern, Relaxed Sweater Design, Simple Women’s Top Template | A4, US Letter, Plotter | L–XXL" pattern →

Pattern Transfer and Cutting

p. 5
  1. Transfer the pattern pieces onto the fabric, making sure to follow the grainline and any pattern alignment. Cut out the required pieces from both the main fabric and the lining according to the pattern. Mark the darts and transfer all guide marks, making 3mm snips through all layers of fabric, keeping them symmetrical. Make snips at the center back. If you're fusing entire pieces, be sure to add all markings and guide snips after fusing.
Pattern Transfer and Cutting
Open the step in the "Women’s Sleeveless Vest Sewing Pattern | Button Front Top | V-Neck Vest | Beginner Friendly | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Trimming Bottom Facing Curves

p. 11
  1. For the curved section at the bottom of the facings, trim the seam allowances down to 0.5 cm and clip the corners of the allowance.
Trimming Bottom Facing Curves
Open the step in the "Women’s Sleeveless Vest Sewing Pattern | Button Front Top | V-Neck Vest | Beginner Friendly | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Clipping Neckline and Armholes

p. 11
  1. Clip the seam allowances around the back neckline and armholes, stopping about 1-2mm before the stitch line.
Clipping Neckline and Armholes
Open the step in the "Women’s Sleeveless Vest Sewing Pattern | Button Front Top | V-Neck Vest | Beginner Friendly | XS–M | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

19. Clip the neckline seam allowances

p. 14
  1. Clip the seam allowances of the neckline facing on the front and back at the curves.
19. Clip the neckline seam allowances
Open the step in the "Y2K Button Top Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless Vest, XS-XXL (PDF Pattern)" pattern →

26.3. Clip the armhole curves

p. 16
  1. Make small cuts on the seam allowances of the armhole facing at the curves.
26.3. Clip the armhole curves
Open the step in the "Y2K Button Top Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless Vest, XS-XXL (PDF Pattern)" pattern →

Related terms

← requiresFacing attachment
depends onFacing preparation
← requiresNeckline finishing
← requiresArmhole finishing
depends onUnderstitching
applied toSequin fabric
applied toLining fabric
applied toLining fabric