Seam allowances on downloaded patterns

cycler1729 | Posted in General Discussion on November 21, 2008 08:23am

When you print out a pattern there is no seamline marked but it says 3/8″ seam allowance.

Is that inside the cut line or do you need to add 3/8″ to the piece? It has to be inside the cut line – right?

Thanks!

starzoe | Nov 21, 2008 08:36pm | #1
I would think if the pattern says "3/8" seam allowance" that it is already on the pattern. It's always best to measure the pattern against your body measurements (if it is a garment), so there will be no doubt. Just because the 3/8 is there, that doesn't mean you can't make it 1/2", 1" or any width you like.What site was this pattern on? Designers do differ.

cycler1729 | Nov 21, 2008 11:18pm | #2
It's from the Wild Things! accessories free downloaded program. There was nothing in the instructions about Seam allowances.

starzoe | Nov 22, 2008 12:27am | #3
I have made the slippers from Wild Things, and they have the seam allowances on them. Actually, 3/8" would not have made much of a difference anyway. It's a great free site, isn't it?