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From: wifetod
Date: 05-01-2004, 04:26 PM (1 of 6)
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I am in the middle of cutting out a pattern, Simplicity 5706, View C for my GD and have a question. This is a very easy skirt pattern. I am cutting out size 5 for the skirt and 6 for the length. This is 2 pieces cut on the fold twice. The skirt itself and then the flounce, I think of it as the ruffle. Do I cut the size 5 or the size 6 for this flounce piece? If I were to guess, I would say the 6 because I need it to go all the way around the skirt, but then also I didn't add any to the sides I just went longer in length so then maybe it is the 5. I would appreciate any input. Thanks Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-01-2004, 05:27 PM (2 of 6)
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Cut the size that matches the side seam. This will be the proper width. This is very important because you have pattern pieces that join that piece. The length usually is minimal in a narrow piece. If you think you need more legnth, cut the side seam at the size for the width and the bottom for the size that matches the length.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: stitchmd
Date: 05-01-2004, 07:44 PM (3 of 6)
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Is there really much difference between the sizes? I can't imagine it would be more than an inch. Go ahead and cut it bigger to be sure you have enough fullness. You can always adjust it to slightly less fullness and trim off the excess if it gets too ruffly looking. Only you will know the difference, anyone looking at that skirt will never notice if it is gathered slightly less or more. I've reduced the fullness considerably on something like that when I simply didn't have enough fabric length to make it. Nobody ever noticed. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-02-2004, 09:55 AM (4 of 6)
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Cut it big -- It's easy to cut something down later but harder to add on. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: malibucat
Date: 05-02-2004, 10:11 AM (5 of 6)
I wouldn't think there would be that much difference in sizes either, but just make sure your flounce is in scale to your skirt. Too much flounce will change the look you're after! But it is definitely easier to deal with shortening than trying to make it longer!
=^..^= Kim
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User: malibucat
Member since: 10-12-2000 Total posts: 908 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-02-2004, 12:35 PM (6 of 6)
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It depends on if it is an adult size or a child size and what size you are talking about. In some adult size patterns, the difference in size can be up to 2 inches in width...in which case there would be a size of up to 1/2 inch on each quadrant...a little bit too much to make up in a 5/8 seam. Some of the smaller sizes only vary by about 1 inch in width. If something is cut on a full circle or an incredible slope, you want to be sure and match the sizes...width to width and length to length to be sure that you get the full advantage of the design, in others, including gathered items, it a half inch in width may not make that much difference.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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