🧵 Let’s talk about grading seam allowances! ✂️ Give this a ❤️ if you know what grading is! Grading your seam allowances is a simple but essential step that can make a huge difference in how professional your finished garment looks. By trimming each layer of fabric to a slightly different width, you reduce bulk in your seams, helping them lie flat and smooth—especially in curved or layered areas like collars, facings, or princess seams. It’s one of those small details that takes your sewing to t
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🧵 Sewing Slang with Erin: What Does “Grading the Seam” Mean? ✂️ When you sew a seam, both seam allowances are usually the same width. But if you want your finished project to lay flatter and smoother, you can grade the seam! Erin explains it best: To grade a seam, you trim one side of the seam allowance to half its width. This reduces bulk, especially on thick fabrics or curved seams, helping everything sit nicely when turned right-side out. Such a small step, but it makes a big difference! Hav
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