{"id":17631,"date":"2023-06-29T19:02:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T23:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=17631"},"modified":"2023-07-01T18:02:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T22:02:46","slug":"clip-seam-allowances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/","title":{"rendered":"When, How, And Why To Clip Seam Allowances"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"801\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves\" class=\"wp-image-18846 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-446x650.jpg 446w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-103x150.jpg 103w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/801;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves\" class=\"wp-image-18846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-446x650.jpg 446w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-103x150.jpg 103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have ever read instructions from a sewing pattern which included any curved seam, you've certainly been asked to &#8220;clip (or notch) seam allowances&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they were your first steps in sewing, I bet you stopped a while to figure out what you had to do&#8230; &nbsp;and maybe you're still there, wondering what you needed to do and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go on reading my &#8220;how-to clip (and notch)&#8221; guide and never skip this important step again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should you clip your seam allowances?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you're sewing a<strong> concave curve<\/strong> (C-shaped valleys) or inside corners (think welt pockets, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/add-zipper-pocket-purse-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\">zipper pocket slots<\/a>, squared necklines&#8230;).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-inside-corners-04\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18874\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"697\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - inside corners-\" class=\"wp-image-18874 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-500x634.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-118x150.jpg 118w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/697;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - inside corners-\" class=\"wp-image-18874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-500x634.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-inside-corners-04-118x150.jpg 118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On a garment, you'll likely need to clip seam allowances on necklines, facing, armholes, hip pockets: mostly curved seams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Why do you need to clip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To allow the fabric's raw edge to stretch enough to lay flat, without pulling the seam, when you turn it right side out, press the fold on the fabric, along that seam. Not enough slits and you'll get a badly buckled edge!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18807\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"344\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without clipping\" class=\"wp-image-18807 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/344;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without clipping\" class=\"wp-image-18807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Not sure it's that bad? Let's see it better: awful! It will never lay flat, no matter how much you press it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18806\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without clipping- detail\" class=\"wp-image-18806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without clipping- detail\" class=\"wp-image-18806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-clipping-detail-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8230;unless we know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How to clip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do it perpendicularly or 45\u00b0 to the seam line (and anything in between).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18801\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- let's clip\" class=\"wp-image-18801 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- let's clip\" class=\"wp-image-18801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-lets-clip-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although clipping both seam allowances together, in one only cut, will work just fine in most situations, with heavyweight fabrics I'd suggest you try clipping each seam allowance separately, in opposite directions: less bulk, more strength retained!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18804\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- scissors with sharp tips\" class=\"wp-image-18804 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- scissors with sharp tips\" class=\"wp-image-18804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-scissors-with-sharp-tips-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clip close to (but not through) the seam: try to stay just one thread away from it!<br>Here you want\/need to have scissors with sharp tips, to be sure you have perfect control over where you're cutting!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18805\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- to but not through\" class=\"wp-image-18805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- to but not through\" class=\"wp-image-18805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-to-but-not-through-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Depending on how steep a concave curve is, you can clip more or less frequently. Run a test if you're in doubt, sewing a mock-up of the curved and clipping it to&nbsp;determine how much you need to clip it, finding the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew your concave curve, clip every now and then, turn right side out and stare at the seam allowance spreading evenly on the inside&#8230; it's a kind of magic!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18871\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"253\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - clip seam allowances-01\" class=\"wp-image-18871 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-500x230.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-150x69.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/253;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - clip seam allowances-01\" class=\"wp-image-18871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-500x230.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-clip-seam-allowances-01-150x69.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Don't think that more is better: too much can weaken your seam, ending on a breakage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the same token, Never Ever cut out triangular notches when sewing C-shaped concave valleys curves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Wait&#8230; notches? What are they?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's talk about notches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are going to sew the opposite kind of curve, something that looks like a mountain (technically, we can call it a convex curve, D-shaped, belly-style curve! Ok, this last one isn't that technical, but it works ;)), you need to act in a different way: clipping seams won't be enough, you need to notch!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-notch\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18809\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without NOTCH\" class=\"wp-image-18809 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-500x206.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-150x62.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/227;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without NOTCH\" class=\"wp-image-18809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-500x206.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-150x62.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Notch is a V-shaped cut<\/strong>&nbsp;that reduces the length of the seam allowance raw edge&nbsp;when turned right side out. You can do it in two steps (cutting each side of the triangle separately, or in one cut, folding the fabric and snipping it through 4 layers: this works best for lightweights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's hard to see the problem from the outside of the fabric, let's see the seam allowances bunching up in the inside, to clearly determine that there's too much unwanted exceeding fabric that we need to get rid of: this is just because the raw edge is longer than where it should sit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-notch-inside-detail\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18808\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without NOTCH - INSIDE DETAIL\" class=\"wp-image-18808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- turn without NOTCH - INSIDE DETAIL\" class=\"wp-image-18808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-turn-without-NOTCH-INSIDE-DETAIL-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cutting away little triangles, either on both seam allowances together or independently&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18800\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"316\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- just clipped\" class=\"wp-image-18800 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-500x287.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-150x86.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/316;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- just clipped\" class=\"wp-image-18800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-500x287.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-just-clipped-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8230; the raw edge will perfectly fit: ta-dah!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18803\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- notches - turned right side out, inside\" class=\"wp-image-18803 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - Clip and notch seam allowances - how to easily sew perfect curves- notches - turned right side out, inside\" class=\"wp-image-18803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-Clip-and-notch-seam-allowances-how-to-easily-sew-perfect-curves-notches-turned-right-side-out-inside-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is what happens: you sew the convex curve, cut out your notches, then turn right side out and see the magic happens! The fabric isn't bunching up, no more!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/clip-seam-allowances\/serger-pepper-notch-seam-allowances-01-02\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18872\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - NOTCH seam allowances-01-02\" class=\"wp-image-18872 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-500x255.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-150x77.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02.jpg\" alt=\"Serger Pepper - NOTCH seam allowances-01-02\" class=\"wp-image-18872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-500x255.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Serger-Pepper-NOTCH-seam-allowances-01-02-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Level-up: bonus tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before clipping&nbsp;your seam allowances, I'd suggest you to trim them to around 3\/8&#8243; or less. You can also grade them (leaving the garment seam allowance larger and the facing one slightly narrower, somewhere between 1\/4&#8243; and 1\/8&#8243;) to smoothly reduce the bulk. Use pinking shears to reduce the bulk even more, and more evenly. This is helpful especially with heavyweight fabrics: test with your fashion fabric to decide what works best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My rule #1 is: don't do it, if you don't need to (or: save time whenever you can!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Caution!!!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure you won't need to let that&nbsp;seam out: if you're sewing a garment, you'd better try it on before you clip the seam allowances, to be sure it's not too tight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clipping\/notching are\u00a0<\/strong>one-way<strong> streets!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode96Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever read instructions from a sewing pattern which included any curved seam, you&#8217;ve certainly been asked to &#8220;clip (or notch) seam allowances&#8221;. 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