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Bernice

Serging Seam Allowances

Just wondering if everyone Sergers / Overlocks their seam allowances before sewing the seam and if yes, what happens to your notches and seam alignment markings ?  - many thanks :)

· 10 months ago
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The_shrinking_sewist

I often do this, depending on the fabric. I tend to mark notches with frixion pens so they generally still show up

· 10 months ago
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SewHayleyJane Admin

Yes, depending on the part of garment. If I'm adding pockets to a side seam for example I'll overlock all the pocket edges and side seams. I do have to hunt out the notches though. But I saw someone on here markes the notches with a bit of washi tape - sews through it and then tears it off after. Frixion pens are definitely a good option too!

· 10 months ago

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