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naadruimte

English translation: seam allowance


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Dutch term or phrase:naadruimte
English translation:seam allowance
Entered by: Kate Hudson
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21:58 Apr 9, 2011
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Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Quilt-making
Dutch term or phrase: naadruimte
Context:

Trek de rijgdraad voorzichtig aan en rimpel de naadruimte, zodat de naad naar achter valt.
Timothy Strauss
Local time: 09:52
seam allowance
Explanation:
The amount of material that is left to the inside of a seam. Sometimes you cut the seam allowance at a width of 5/8th" or 1.5 cm and this may be trimmed after sewing to allow the seam to curve, other times the seam may be basted to allow it to be gathered slightly to fit into say the armhole of a garment. The seam on the sleeve side is gathered slightly by basting in order to fit into the armhole.
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Kate Hudson
Netherlands
Local time: 10:52
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4 +2seam allowance
Kate Hudson


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seam allowance


Explanation:
The amount of material that is left to the inside of a seam. Sometimes you cut the seam allowance at a width of 5/8th" or 1.5 cm and this may be trimmed after sewing to allow the seam to curve, other times the seam may be basted to allow it to be gathered slightly to fit into say the armhole of a garment. The seam on the sleeve side is gathered slightly by basting in order to fit into the armhole.

Kate Hudson
Netherlands
Local time: 10:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Changes made by editors
Apr 14, 2011 - Changes made by Kate Hudson:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term
Apr 9, 2011 - Changes made by writeaway:
Field (specific)General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters => Textiles / Clothing / Fashion


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