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Seam Allowance
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The area between the stitching and raw, cut edge of the fabric. The most common seam allowances are 1/4in, 1/2in and 5/8in. Your pattern should say which seam allowance you are to use.
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Apr 27, 2011, 03.14 PMby masonm00
On all Burda patterns, it is unclear whether the seam allowance is already included, or whether you have to ADD the seam allowance.