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Old 03-27-2012, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Fear not, your seams are secure even if they're scant!
No, I don't worry about that, either.

Lots of miniatures and complicated blocks are normally sewn with 1/8" seam allowances. And some appliqued areas will have very skimpy seam allowances, too.

Garment seams are often graded down to very small seam finishes - and those hold up through regular wear and laundering, too - without even any quilting to help hold them fast.
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