understanding pattern instructions.

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Tue, 10/25/2011 - 16:33
YvetteZ
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 Hi

I just recently have been sewing easy garments from butterick and simplicity.  They all have 5/8 seam allowances.  I am sewing a top from New Look # 6816 for a top and the instructions say do 5/8 seam allowances, unless otherwise stated.  However just on the neckline of the pattern piece it says 3/8 seam allowance and nowhere else on the pattern does it say 3/8. Does this mean just do a 3/8 seam allowance on the neckline or does it mean a 3/8 seam allowance on the whole pattern peice.     

Yvettez

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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 03:15
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bjack
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Understanding pattern instructions

Hi Yvettez,

It means only the neckline is 3/8" seam allowance the rest of the garment is 5/8" seam allowance.

Barbara

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Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:19
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YvetteZ
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 Bjack,

Thank you for the clarification, now I can get back at it!

Yvettez

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