Have absolutely no idea what a sewing allowance is? We are here to tell you not to despair. The concept is very easy to understand and even if we do not have the one-size-fits-all answer for you, we will let you know the “standards” that we have seen throughout the years.

1. Top 5 Questions About Sewing Allowances
When a customer looking for custom clothing labels, being woven or printed calls or
email us, we usually ask the same questions:
• How many labels do you need?
• What Style?
• Width and Height?
• Number of Colors?
• Type of Fold?
• Sewing Allowance?
If you are new to ordering labels, you probably went:
Huh?! Sewing allowance? I have no idea!
We are here to tell you not to despair. The concept is very easy to understand and even if
we do not have the one-size-fits-all answer for you, we will let you know the “standards”
that we have seen thru the years.
What is a Sewing Allowance?
Sewing allowance is the distance between the edge of
a label and the stitching used to attach the label to
another piece of fabric.
Do I Really Need To Have One?
Yes! Having a sewing allowance will help not only you avoid sewing on top of your
design but our production machines ensuring your logo is centered on label.
What are The Most Typical Sewing Allowances?
In the “custom clothing label world”, the most common sewing allowance is 1/8″, with
1/4″ and 1/16″ following closely. Rarely we see 1/2″ or 1″ but they do occurred once in a
while .
How much sewing allowance do I need?

2. It is hard to say. The minimum distance you will need to attach your labels or tags will
depend on your sewing skills, the position of the label in the product or just your
preference.
What is the difference in Sewing Allowance All Around vs. Two Sides?
The decision is yours whether you want your label to be sewn down flat on all four sides
of your label or only on two sides.
Two sided sewing allowance is used if you want your label to be loosely stitched, be
centered folded into a seam or added end folds to allow depth to your label.