2007-11-24 14:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by Rosemary O 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Somebody decided that one and a half centimeters was the perfect amount to keep it less bulky and still have a strong seam. For us Americans, that translated to 5/8 of an inch.
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2007-11-24 15:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Standard Seam Allowance
2016-11-08 00:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by roznowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just one of those things that someone decided decades ago and it has stuck, sort of. Patterns from European manufacturers often differ. Most Kwik Sew are 1/4" and some US craft patterns use less. Make sure you read your directions and don't assume. Been there, done that, have the tshirt.
2007-11-25 01:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by E K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For consistency in pattern making. Imagine if they were all seam allowances on all patterns were different. How confusing would that be?
2007-11-24 15:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by goldie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋