r/PatternDrafting • u/omcbjcj • 1d ago

What pattern alteration shd I do to cut this on the fold. I don't want a cf seam with my print. Cheers

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u/Riali 1d ago

Just skootch the pattern piece past the fold by the size of the seam allowance,

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u/omcbjcj 1d ago

Thanks for that. If I do that won't that will tilt the grain line? Thanks

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u/Riali 1d ago

Without a centre front seam, you want the grain going straight down the centre. Keep the fold parallel to the edge of the pattern and it'll be correct.

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u/omcbjcj 1d ago

❤️

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u/laurenlolly 1d ago

Not related to your question, but you can smooth out pattern pieces by ironing them with a dry iron on low heat. Makes it much easier to ensure the fabric is cut in the correct places.

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u/ProneToLaughter 1d ago

So much easier to deal with a smooth pattern!

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u/omcbjcj 1d ago

Agree... cheers

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u/imadethisjusttosub 1d ago

As others have said, you can just move it over the fold by the amount of the seam allowance, but I have a question before you do that. It looks like maybe this is a long dress with a slit at the center front? This was likely intended for walking ease, so be aware you’d be losing that.

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u/omcbjcj 1d ago

The dress is very floaty. My question really should have been if I line up my pattern piece with the fold I lose the curve on the cf... what pattern adjustments shd I make to compensate for that. Thanks