May 20, 2011

shaping seam allowance corners


Shaping seam allowance corners really helps when matching the pattern pieces up and it's not difficult to do. Since I add seam allowance when I trace the pattern to the fabric I do the shaping then. First I add 1/2 inch seam allowance.


Then I flip the pattern piece over and trace off the correct angle.



When it's time to assemble the pieces there's no question as to how the pieces should line up, and on seams where the allowances are pressed out they perfectly match the rest of the piece.



Sometimes it's difficult to be sure exactly where seam lines should match up. Shaped seam allowances solves this issue. Since every fraction of an inch can make a difference on a corset I like to be as precise as possible.
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6 comments:

  1. SarahMay 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Somehow I wouldn't have thought of this on my own, but now that you bring it up it makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing your tricks :)

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  2. Artemisia MoltaboccaMay 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Simple and useful. I see myself using this trick for all my custom patterns. Thank you so much! :)

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  3. SummerMay 21, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Very clever, thank you for sharing!

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  4. JoMay 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    My pleasure ladies!

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  5. Affi'eniaMay 23, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    That is just the most ingenious thing!

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  6. Jessica DeeringJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Why does it seem like that should be more difficult? I'm glad it's not!

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