Sentences with phrase «seam allowances for»

Our pillows are serged to protect from fraying, and we leave enough seam allowances for repairs.

Either reason, it doesn't really matter in the end because she, fortunately, included wide enough seam allowances for me to make the necessary adjustments with no problems!

Once it's made, hand - stitch the crosswise seam of the pad to the armhole seam allowance for about 4 in.

I like to finish the seam allowance for looks mostly.

Draw a vertical line on the right side (RS) of your garment that is 1/8 of an inch more than the seam allowance for your garment.

I didn't have to change the seam allowance for the suede after all.

Use 1 / 2 - inch seam allowance for backings and press the seams open to distribute the extra fabric fullness along the seam.

You may have to cut seperate pieces and sew them together to reach the desired width for your skirt - if you're piecing the fabric together, remember to add a 1/2 inch seam allowance for each seam you need.

Not exact matches

The seam allowance must be folded under while topstitching, as in step 11, so you must leave space for it!

Trim away any excess batting fabric and just leave enough for the seam allowance.

If you are using a bib you already have, you will need to add a 1/2 ″ all the way around the bib when you make your pattern in order to allow for the seam allowance.

Trace around the outer edges, making sure to add an inch or so for a seam allowance.

For a pro touch, I recommend that you also get 130 cm of 2 cm bias binding tape with which to enclose the hem seam allowance (see Step 7).

Then add another inch or more for your seam allowance.

If it wasn't for the instructions being so minimal, I'd recommend this pattern to an absolute beginner, as the structure is simple and with a little modification the results can be look very professional: all but one seam allowance are hidden!

For the most natural shoulder / sleeve silhouette, press the armhole seam allowances open about 4 in.

Step Nine: Starting at one end, allowing 1/2» for the seam allowance, sew along the outside edge of the fabric.

Allow 1/4» to 1/2»» for the seam allowance.

:: let the kids know they need to keep their creations a few centimetres from the edge of the fabric to allow for your seam allowance when you are ready to sew your cushion cover together;

An invisible zipper requires a 1 cm seam allowance which I've drawn in below for this demonstration.

Because I was afraid of the hatband also being too small which would result in the hat sitting on the top of my head like a pancake (strangely enough... not the look I was going for), I measured my head and then cut my hatband out at that measurement + seam allowance, sewed the hatband together at the sides, and tried it on to make sure it fit.

I was a bit unprepared for how much fabric this pattern takes, and I had to make a slight modification to the back by making it two pieces instead of one (just add the seam allowance to the center cuts).

When I originally purchased her, she was too small for me, and the seller told me there was seam allowance to let her out.

I don't allow for seam allowances in a pillow cover because I want my pillow form to fill the cover.

Since the yoke was 8 ″ and the finished length I wanted was 24 ″, I measured up 16 ″ and added 1/2 inch for a seam allowance.

Step 4: Use scissors to make small slices about every inch along the bag's seam allowance to allow for easy turning.

Hem both folded - under sides, leaving a 1 / 2 - inch seam allowance, with white outdoor thread ($ 4.99 for 200 yards; joann.com).

The larger sizes accounts for a 1/2 ″ seam allowance.

There are different instructions for neatening edges and hem facing and waist tunnel seam allowance, so please take the seam allowances specified.

I left a good 2 inches for seam allowance and as I have learned in the past if it's too tight you can't fix it.

You could cover it in anything including fabric or felt like I used for the larger pair - just leave about a half inch seam allowance and glue.

* I like my pillow covers to fit snuggly, so to avoid baggy covers I do not allow for a width seam allowance.

Basically, I took my waist measurement and multiplied it by 1.5, then added another inch or so for seam allowance.

I also use a tape measure just to double check that the guide is positioned accurately by measuring from the needle for any seam allowance that is larger than what is make on the plate beneath the presser foot.

If you're making this for a child, you don't have to add any seam allowance.

Cut along the pattern piece, adding about 1/2 ″ for seam allowance.

Pattern pieces are traced to allow for size, seam allowance and fit.

Personally, I find garments with back zips much easier to tailor, especially for beginners, because you often can leave the zipper alone and tailor your garment based on the fabric in the side seam allowances.

I totally cheated and finished the seam allowances by gluing the edges with Steam - a-Seam Lite — no time left for binding this unlined jacket!

I used French seams to construct the shirt, 1/4 ″ for each pass (for a total of a 1/2 ″ seam allowance).

7) Sew the straight edges of the pocket lining pieces at a 1/4» seam allowance, leaving a small opening in the middle of your stitching line, for turning your pocket right side out.

Measure your fabric 17 ″ wide and as long as you need for your table, adding 2 inches to the measurement for the seam allowance.

I don't cut them larger for a seam allowance.

For the top of the dress I took her waist measurement, added about 3 inches for room and seam allowance and sewed it up the baFor the top of the dress I took her waist measurement, added about 3 inches for room and seam allowance and sewed it up the bafor room and seam allowance and sewed it up the back.

Then I pinned down both the waist insets (which first needed to be folded and ironed at their seam allowances), saving the gathering for last.

Don't forget to allow for a seam allowance.

Once they're where I want them, I press the seam allowance, flattening the gathers, which encourages them to stay in place for sewing.

Step Five: Add 6 cm to each measurement (2 cm for a fold - over seam allowance and 4 cm for extra give in the trim).

If I'd thought this through a bit more, I would have planned for the sleeves to finish at this length without a cuff... the cuff seam allowance is a bit bulky.

I shortened it by 13 cm (which required the back split also to be raised by the same amount), and when muslined with the 1 cm seam allowances, decided that this additional width at the shoulders was perfect for me, so technically I added new seam allowances to this area also.