how to calculate measurments, seam allowance

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Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:30
mamababa
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 hi

i am new to sewing, can you please help me to find out how do we calculate measurments to make draft, for exmple: neck cercum 30/6 . what are the standerds for calculations?

.thank you.

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Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:38
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Nehzat
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Re: Calculating Measurements and Seam Allowance

 Hi mamababa,

To add seam allowance around the neckline, you need to measure and mark a 1.3 cm seam allowance from the neckline, repeat about every 3 cm. Then connect the marks.

Hope this helps,

Nehzat

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