1.5 cm (5/8") included on all shoulder and side seams.
1.5 cm (5/8") total hem allowance, sewn as a double-turned baby hem (press up 6 mm, then fold 9 mm and edgestitch).
6 mm (1/4") allowance designed specifically for clean-finish bias binding application.
- Front Bodice: Cut 1 on fold Ensure grainline runs strictly parallel to fold
- Back Bodice: Cut 1 on fold Higher neckline than front; transfer balance notch
- Neckline Bias Strip: Cut 1 on true 45° bias Width: 3.5 cm (1 3/8"), Length: see cutting chart
- Armhole Bias Strips: Cut 2 on true 45° bias Width: 3.5 cm (1 3/8"), Length: see cutting chart
Pre-wash and dry your fabric exactly as you intend to care for the finished garment to eliminate residual shrinkage.
Press the fabric completely flat before laying out pattern pieces.
Fold fabric selvage-to-selvage on the straight of grain. Test grainline alignment by measuring from the fold to the selvage at several points.
Cut bias strips at an exact 45-degree angle to the selvage; accurate bias cutting ensures smooth, puckering-free curves.
Before printing pattern tiles, print only Page 1 with scaling set to '100%' or 'Actual Size' in Adobe Acrobat or your PDF reader. Do not select 'Fit to Page'. Measure the printed 50 mm x 50 mm (Metric) or 2.0 in x 2.0 in [50.8 mm] (Imperial) test box with a reliable hard ruler. Proceed with printing only when measurements match exactly.
Trim along the right and bottom border lines indicated by the scissor icon on each page. Butt trimmed edge against the adjacent page's marked registration lines. Match the diamond registration marks (1A, 1B, 2A, etc.) and secure with clear tape. Never overlap pages without trimming.