Originally Posted by
ptquilts
I seem to remember reading that many years ago, there were different recommended seam allowances for different kinds of seams, and they were all averaged to 5/8" to make it easier.
I quit making my own clothes when I found out how inexpensive thrift stores were. That, and patterns went up in price.
When I was a teenager it was cheaper to sew your own clothes than buy them. I don't think that's the case anymore, with the price of fabric and patterns, and the casual way people dress now. (Although the price of new ripped up jeans are ridiculous!.)