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Side seam allowance

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

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3. Pinning side seams

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  1. Pin the side seams together, matching the edges and notches, with right sides facing.
3. Pinning side seams
Open the step in the "Basic V-Neck T-Shirt Pattern | Easy Knit Top PDF | Everyday Casual Womens Tee | Beginner Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Stitching Side Seams

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  1. Similar to the back, stitch the shoulder and side seams using a French seam. It is important to ensure that the allowances are enclosed within the stitching so they do not protrude on the right side. Press the side seam allowances toward the back.
Stitching Side Seams
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

4. Sewing Side Seams

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  1. Sew the skirt side seams. Allow 1.0 cm for seam allowance.
4. Sewing Side Seams
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Pressing Left Side Seam

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  1. Press the side seam flat. At the machine-stitched area, press the seam allowances open; below that, press them toward the back piece.
Pressing Left Side Seam
Open the step in the "Front Pintuck Trousers Pattern | Elegant High Rise Office Pants | Tailored Flared Slacks PDF | Womens Sewing XS-M" pattern →

Securing Seam Allowances

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  1. Stitch the seam allowances close to the edge, then remove the basting thread.
Securing Seam Allowances
Open the step in the "High Waist Skirt Sewing Pattern / Pencil Skirt / Women’s Fitted Skirt with Slit / Classic Office Skirt Pattern | L-XXL|A4, USLetter, Plotter" pattern →

7. Sewing side seams

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  1. Sew the side seams. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
7. Sewing side seams
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

7. Sew side seams

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  1. Sew the side seams. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
7. Sew side seams
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

15.4. Sew seat seam

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  1. Sew the seat seam to the marked level where the closure begins. Seam allowance: 1.0 cm.
15.4. Sew seat seam
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Sewing Center Seam

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  1. Sew the edges of the center seam between the control markers. Seam allowance 1.0 cm.
Sewing Center Seam
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Ironing Center Seam

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  1. Iron out the seam allowance of the middle seam and the allowance of the cut. Direct the cut allowances to the wrong side by 1.5 cm.
Ironing Center Seam
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Trimming Right Armhole Allowance

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  1. Trim the seam allowance down to 0.5 – 0.7 cm.
Trimming Right Armhole 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 →

Grasping Allowances Through Side Opening

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  1. Through the opening in the side seam, grasp all three allowances along the waist edge and turn the garment right side out through the opening.
Grasping Allowances Through Side Opening
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 →

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