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Seam Allowance for Bag?
kaseysmom Beginner Member since 2/10/12 Posts: 5	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 12:08 PM OK..so a rookie question. I have a pattern using fat quarters to make a lovely bag. The instructions do not specify the seam allowance. Should I assume 1/4 inch? Almost tempted to do sewing 5/8th or 1/2 inch for additional strength. Thanks!
Skittl1321 Advanced Beginner IA USA Member since 9/9/07 Posts: 1043	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/10/12 12:15 PM If it is a pattern from a quilt company, I'd assume 1/4, from a fashion company, I'd assume 5/8. I would worry 1/4" won't give enough strength to the seams- although, if you are quilting it, the quilting holds down the seams a bit.
heathergwo Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 11/14/11 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/11/12 1:10 AM I make a lot of bags... Most bag patterns that I use actually have a 1/2" seam allowance. It's different from garments (5/8") but not so small as 1/4". If you're uncomfortable with 1/2", I'd go with 3/8". ------ Brother Innovis 1250D Singer Curvy 8763 Brother 1034D Janome 385.19606 Brother 2340CV
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 7982	Login to reply to this post In reply to kaseysmom << Like this post Date: 4/11/12 9:50 AM Welcome to PR. We love having new people post and ask questions. We all have been new at the beginning. Ask all the questions you want. We like to answer them as best we can. I would go for strength of seams first. Do the instructions have you doing any trimming of seams? How are the seams pressed? I am looking for clues. I am guessing it will be quilted somehow and not just a bag using fat quarters. Or is it just a bag made with fat quarters? If just a bag made with fat quarters, a wider seam allowance is needed. At least 3/8 inch. I'd go with 1/2 inch right now, not knowing more of the pattern or the how it is put together. What is the pattern name and company? Learn ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
CraftAddict Intermediate OH USA Member since 9/1/10 Posts: 276	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/11/12 9:53 AM Most bags I've made use a 1/2 inch seam. I don't even look for the seam allowance on the patterns anymore. If I'm making a bag it's getting 1/2 inch seams.

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