Phrase guide

seam allowance

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/
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noun

Meaning 1

The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: saumanvara — part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam
  • French: valeurs de couture — part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam
  • Russian: припуск (pripusk) — part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam
  • Russian: припуск на шов (pripusk na šov) — part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam
  • Swedish: sömsmån — part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam