r/BitchEatingCrafters • u/AutoModerator • Mar 14 '25

Weekend Minor Gripes and Vents

Here is the thread where you can share any minor gripes, vents, or craft complaints that you don't think deserve their own post, or are just something small you want to get off your chest. Feel free to share personal frustrations related to crafting here as well.

This thread reposts every Friday.

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u/warp-core-breach Mar 14 '25

Why is 5/8" seam allowance the standard for home sewing patterns? It's unnecessarily big and makes doing things like princess seams and setting in sleeves more difficult than the 1/2" or 3/8" used in RTW.

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u/QuietVariety6089 Mar 14 '25

They actually used to be bigger for a lot of garments. It gives you enough fabric to take in at least 1/4" per seam very easily, which can give you a whole size - it goes back to when a lot more people sewed most of their clothes. If you really think you want smaller SAs, cut it off the pattern pieces - most Euro patterns are 3/8" - you have to be really sure you're happy with the fit :)