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Inseam allowance

The fabric area between the stitching line and the raw edge of the inseam.

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Where it is used

Pinning Inseams

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  1. Place the front and back pieces together in pairs, right sides facing, aligning the inseams. Pin together from the front piece side.
Pinning Inseams
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Pressing Hem Allowance

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  1. Press the seam allowance for the pant hem (3 cm) to the wrong side ahead of time.
Pressing Hem Allowance
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

13. Sewing inseams

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  1. Stitch and, at the same time, serge the inseam edges on a 4-thread overlock. Seam allowance: 0.7 cm.
13. Sewing inseams
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing Trouser Hem Allowance

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  1. Press the trouser hem allowance (4 cm).
Pressing Trouser Hem Allowance
Open the step in the "Noemi Sleeveless Jumpsuit | Women’s Romper PDF Pattern | Elegant Evening or office outfit | Winter Project | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Step 12

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  1. Press the inseam allowances toward the back leg of the pants.
Step 12
Open the step in the "Pull On Flare Pants Pattern | Elastic Waist Trousers PDF | Front Seam Slit Pants | Casual Lounge Pants | Easy Sewing L-XXL" pattern →

Step 13

p. 6
  1. Press the hem allowance of the pant legs up by 2 cm.
Step 13
Open the step in the "Pull On Flare Pants Pattern | Elastic Waist Trousers PDF | Front Seam Slit Pants | Casual Lounge Pants | Easy Sewing L-XXL" pattern →

Sewing the Inseams

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  1. Finish the inseam edges on both the front and back pieces. Place the matching front and back pieces right sides together. Sew the inseams, aligning the notches, and press the seam allowances open.
Sewing the Inseams
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Pants Pattern / Women’s Trousers PDF Sewing Pattern / High Waist Pants / Pleated Pants / Pants Guide / L-XXL / A4,USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

Assembling the inseams - Step 8

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  1. Using an iron, gently stretch the back inseam so it matches the length of the front seam.
Assembling the inseams - Step 8
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Sweatpants Pattern PDF | Elastic Waist Lounge Pants | Pull On Trousers | Comfy Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Assembling the inseams - Step 7

p. 8
  1. Press the bottom hem allowance of the pant leg to 3.0 cm along the notches, folding the allowance to the wrong side.
Assembling the inseams - Step 7
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Sweatpants Pattern PDF | Elastic Waist Lounge Pants | Pull On Trousers | Comfy Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Assembling the inseams - Step 11

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  1. Press the seam allowances of the inseams toward the back of the pants.
Assembling the inseams - Step 11
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Sweatpants Pattern PDF | Elastic Waist Lounge Pants | Pull On Trousers | Comfy Womens Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing Hem Allowance

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  1. Press the hem allowance along the hemline to the wrong side by 6 cm.
Pressing Hem Allowance
Open the step in the "Wrap Mini Skirt Sewing Pattern | Women's PDF Pattern | Beginner-Friendly Skirt | Digital File | Sizes L–XXL | A4, Plotter, US Letter" pattern →

Related terms

pressed towardsBack pant piece