From ddd8f6971a231b751d647bdffda974b8824e5752 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joost De Cock Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:19:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] New translations en.md (Ukrainian) --- markdown/org/docs/sewing/seam-allowance/uk.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) create mode 100644 markdown/org/docs/sewing/seam-allowance/uk.md diff --git a/markdown/org/docs/sewing/seam-allowance/uk.md b/markdown/org/docs/sewing/seam-allowance/uk.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a1dafd63a92 --- /dev/null +++ b/markdown/org/docs/sewing/seam-allowance/uk.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +--- +title: Seam allowance +--- + +![The inside of the leg on a pair of jeans. The SA is the dark narrow stretch of fabric next to the seam. It has been zig-zagged to keep it from fraying](zig-zag.jpg) + +Seam allowance, often shortened to SA, is the extra fabric at the seam that allows you to sew a garment together. + +If, instead of sewing, you could magically join seams together, there would be no need for seam allowance. + +Since we can't do magic, we need a bit of seam allowance so that the minor fraying of the fabric will not undo the seam. + +Seam allowance can differ. 1cm is common for some patterns, but in the US 5/8" or 15mm is standard. Make sure to always check the pattern for the default SA. + +Extra SA can be required for specific finished (like french seams) or for hemming. + +> Picture by [Kristin Roach](https://www.flickr.com/photos/kristinroach/3161126359)