Creating a Basic Seam

You can create a basic seam when you want to add a simple seam on all the selected pieces. First, a Basic seam is added to all the pieces. Next, if required, each piece is given the correct seam allowance and seam type on special corners. 

Note: You can enter a negative value. This is usually used when a style was digitized on the Cut line.

To create a basic seam:

1. Open up your pattern.

2. Select a piece or multiple pieces.

3. In the toolbox, expand Seams.

4. Select Basic Seam.
   
   The Set Basic Seam Line dialog appears:
   
   

5. In the Seam Width field, enter the seam width. You can enter a negative value if required.

6. In the Pieces area, select one of the radio buttons:

   • All Pieces in the File: Select if you want to apply the seam allowance to all the pieces in the PDS file (will apply even to pieces that do not appear in the Working Area.)

   • All Pieces on Working Area: Select if you want to apply the seam allowance to all the pieces that appear in the Working Area.

   • All Selected Pieces: Select if you want to apply the seam allowance to the all the pieces you selected.

   • Current Piece Only: Select if you want to apply the seam allowance only to the piece you selected.

7. Click Ok when you are done.
   
   In this example, the front piece has a 3cm seam:
   
   
   
   In this example, the front piece has a negative seam (notice the seam appears inside).
   
   Note: It is not recommended to work with negative seams as this affects the auto reseam function.
   
   

8. To make the seam appear inside, go to Tools > Seams > Switch Pieces to Sew. This ensures that the pieces work on the sew line.
   
   

9. To remove the seam, select Remove Seam, or press Shift +S.