pattern Assembling Full-Size Pattern Printout
Pattern Symbols & Markings Cutting lines Multisize patterns have different cutting lines for each size.
1 To ensure that the pattern has printed at the correct scale, check the size of the TEST SQUARE. The Test Square should be 2" × 2" (5 cm × 5 cm). 2 To begin assem 2 2" [5 5 cm] bling the pattern, cut off or fold the dotted margin around each page. 3 The pages are numbered in rows, so the first row of pages is numbered 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. Line up the rows and match the dotted lines together so they overlap. Tape the pages together. Use the illustrated guide to match each piece. Once complete, find your size, pin your pattern to the fabric and follow the coordinating line to cut out or trace the pattern.
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Test Square
Notches Notches are triangle shaped symbols used for accurately matching seams. Pieces to be joined will have cor responding notches. Darts Dashed lines and dots mark darts. The dashed lines show where the stitching will be, and the dot shows you the position of the dart point (signaling the point, near the end of the dart, where your stitching should taper down to the end).
1 Find the lines that correspond to your size and trace the pattern pieces, either on tissue paper or directly onto the fabric, using tracing paper and a tracing wheel. 2 If you are cutting pattern pieces on the fold or cutting two of the same pattern piece, fold the fabric in half, selvedge to selvedge, with right sides facing. 3 Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric as close together as pos sible. Double check that all pattern pieces cut “on the fold” are placed on the fold. 4 Make sure all pattern pieces are placed on the fabric with the grain line running parallel to the lengthwise grain. 5 Copy all pattern markings onto the wrong side of the fabric. 6 Read through all cutting instructions listed in the project instructions for directions on how many pattern pieces to cut out of your fabric and interfacing. 7 Use weights to hold the pattern pieces down and use pins to secure the corners as needed. 8 Cut the pieces slowly and carefully.
Cutting Line Mix & Match Dress by jil cappuccio
Place on fold bracket This is a grain line marking with arrows pointing to the edge of the pattern. Place on the fold of the fabric so that your finished piece will be twice the size of the pattern piece, without adding a seam. Grain line The double ended arrow should be parallel to the lengthwise grain or fold.
Layout, Marking & Cutting Guidelines
Size chart
Getting Started Basic techniques & terms you’ll need to know for the pattern you have downloaded.
Drill holes Circles with crossed lines inside. These indicate an area where a mark needs to be made, often indicat ing dart points, but otherwise explained in the pattern instructions. Slash Marks Long lines indicating an area to make a slash. Further instructions for making the slash will be included in the pattern instructions.
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Size XS S M L XL
letters Match the letters on the yield diagrams to those on the full size pattern pieces. Pattern pieces without a letter are cut from a contrast fabric for which no yield is provided.
Bust
29½" (75 cm) 32½" (82.5 cm) 35½" (90 cm) 38½" (98 cm) 41½" (105.5 cm)
pattern Mix & Match This versatile dress can easily go from day to night with its shape-flattering empire waist and clever contrast sleeves. Have fun mixing and matching prints then add ribbon detailing at the waist for a sweet finish.
FABRIC YARDAGES 60" (152.5 cm) XS–M 12⁄3 yd (1.5 m) L–XL 2 yd (1.8 m)
DESIGNED BY Jil Cappuccio [ Photo on page 44; instructions on page 77]
60" (152.5 cm) Main fabric width with nap
Place all pattern pieces with their top edges facing in the same direction. Reversing the direction of some pattern pieces can cause color variations in the finished garment. XS, S, M, L, XL selvages
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