Sewing Solutions by Nicole Vasbinder

Author:Nicole Vasbinder [Vasbinder, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 978-1-62033-731-8
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 2012-05-22T06:00:00+00:00

Illustrated pattern instructions

Pattern and fabric layouts

Once you have cut out your pattern pieces and ironed them smooth, it is time to lay out your fabric. There should be a diagram showing how you need to do this. It is very rarely explained anywhere. First, find the layouts for the view you are making. Then look for a sketch showing the width of fabric you are using. There will be a diagram for 45" (114 cm)-wide fabrics and possibly a different one for 60" (152 cm)-wide fabrics. Notice that the 60"-wide layout uses less fabric. If the layout is the same for both widths, then the sketch will indicate that it’s for both. If I am using 54" (137 cm) fabric, I tend to use the layout for 45"-wide fabric but take notes to see if I can squeeze things in tighter to save myself yardage in the future. There might also be a separate layout for fabrics with a nap and fabric without a nap.

Most layouts are for a double layer of fabric and the sketch should look like a folded piece of fabric and indicate where the fold is (F) and where the selvedges are lined up (S). The fabric should be folded with right sides together. But some layouts are just a single layer of fabric for asymmetrical or bias-cut pattern pieces.

You might come across a special layout where only one selvedge is folded toward the center to give you both a double layer and single layer.

Another special layout is where both selvedges are folded in toward the center. You see this on T-shirts and other styles that don’t have front and back center seams and need to be cut on the fold.

Once you find your correct layout, arrange your fabric as per the diagram and then place the pattern pieces according to the layout.

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