Seam Allowance

Seam allowance is the extra margin of fabric added beyond the stitching line, serving as a crucial buffer that enables clean construction, durability, and flexibility during sewing. At Megaya Bali, seam allowances are an essential part of garment engineering—impacting how a piece is assembled, how strong the seams are, and how well the garment holds its shape over time. Proper seam allowance ensures a professional finish, reduces the risk of seam failure, and gives room for refinement during the sampling stage.

A seam allowance varies depending on the garment type, fabric, and sewing technique. It may range from narrow allowances for lightweight fabrics, to wider allowances for structured or tailored pieces. Beyond construction, seam allowance also influences garment integrity: too narrow and the seam may weaken; too wide and it may create bulk or stiffness. Accurate seam allowance placement is essential to achieving balance, fit, and long-term performance.

Megaya Bali follows the seam allowance instructions provided in your tech pack and pattern files. While we do not determine seam allowance from scratch, we execute your specifications precisely—ensuring every panel, edge, and seam matches your technical standards. During sampling, we can help identify if adjustments are needed to support better finishing, durability, or alignment with the fabric’s behavior.

Our Seam Allowance Support Includes:
– Exact Seam Allowance Execution: Following your tech pack’s instructions for all seams, hems, facings, and edges.

– Structural Integrity: Ensuring seam allowances support strength, durability, and clean garment construction.

– Category-Specific Adjustments: Applying appropriate allowances for knitwear, woven pieces, tailored garments, sportswear, and more.

– Fabric Behavior Consideration: Recommending refinements when fabric stretch, thickness, or fraying impacts construction quality.

– Consistent Alignment: Maintaining even seam allowance across all pieces to prevent distortion or misalignment.

– Refinement During Sampling: Assessing whether certain seams need more or less allowance for optimal finishing.

– Support for All Techniques: Compatible with overlock, topstitching, flatlock, coverstitch, French seams, and other specialty finishes.

Why Brands Trust Megaya Bali for Seam Allowance Precision:
– Ensures clean, professional stitching and balanced construction

– Enhances garment durability and reduces risk of seam failure

– Supports accurate fit by maintaining proper pattern shape

– Prevents unnecessary bulk or stiffness in sensitive areas

– Improves finishing quality, especially in visible or high-stress seams

– Provides consistency across sampling and bulk production

– Works seamlessly with both delicate fabrics and structured materials

At Megaya Bali, seam allowance is treated as a critical component of garment craftsmanship. Our team executes your seam allowance specifications with precision—ensuring stability, clean finishing, and high-performance construction in every garment. From everyday essentials to high-end pieces, consistent seam allowance execution elevates the overall quality and ensures your designs look polished, professional, and built to last.