Cutting out Different Ways

This post is to show different ways of cutting out patterns that are placed on fold for both front and back. Currently, this post is mostly pictures with minimal instructions, but will be updated later. All the pictures are small samples just to show the ideas.

These first pictures show ways to cut out a garment when the print is directional, ie, has a one-way pattern.

If both pieces take up less than the total folded width, the fabric can be folded from both sides and the pattern placed on both folds.

If a flare is wanted for the same situation, a long ruler can be used to add the flare if the fabric is enough.

If a wider flare is desired and there is enough fabric, the pattern pieces can be placed along the same fold and flared with a long ruler.

This set of pictures shows ways to cut out a garment when the print is not directional.

Whether or not the fabric is wide enough for both pieces to fit across from each other, this is the method I use.

One side of the fabric is folded just enough to accommodate one pattern piece, whether it's flared or not.

The other side of the fabric is also folded just enough to fit the other pattern piece. The armscyes are placed as close to each other as possible.

Here is an example with a flare added.

Here is what it looks like after cutting out.

Here is an example of adding more flare.

I will eventually add more information - later!