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Tutorial: Flat Felled Seams

December 6, 2018 by Daniela Leave a Comment

Tutorial: Flat Felled Seams

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by at On the Cutting Floor.

Today I have made a tutorial to explain Flat Felled Seams.

Flat felled seams are the seams you will usually find in jeans and denim related products. They are exposed seams, with two parallel lines. They can be highlighted by using contrasting threads and make the projects fun!

How to make the Flat Felled Seams

1. Place the fabrics wrong sides together.

2. Sew along the side and leave 5/8 inch seam. 3. This is how it will look like: 4. Trim the excess fabric on one of the sides and leave only 1/8 inch.

I usually trim the back piece of the pattern I am working on. Whatever you choose, remember to be consistent with the rest of the project 😉 5. Press flat and overlap the widest seam to the side. 6. Fold the seam 1/8 inch and pin along to keep in place. 7. Sew a new parallel line. I tend to follow the original seam line (where my presser foot is) and keep 1/8 inch distance from the edge.8. Press flat again.

And it is ready!

Thanks for reading this tutorial and please, let me know how it worked for you 😉

Useful sewing tutorials (you did not know exist)

October 22, 2016 by Daniela Leave a Comment

Useful sewing tutorials (you did not know exist)

French Curve Printable Template

March 23, 2016 by Daniela 4 Comments

FRENCH CURVE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE

French curve or ruler are perfect for-as the name implies- making the curves on your projects. It covers the measurements on armholes, hips, front and back neckline.

Some French curves like the ones above are a great purchase if you are serious about starting working on your own patterns, even if you want to adapt standardized patterns to your own measurements.

If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.

On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.

You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.

We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing pattern for women.

If you are in need of one quickly and do not have the budget to purchase one, I recommend you to print the French curve here.

You can paste the pages on cardboard to make it sturdy.

The predetermined curves that you will need to know are:

Armhole curve: From 6” to 17”
Hip curve: From 0 to 9”
Front neckline: from 16” to 11”
Back neckline: from 15 1/2” to 12”

HOW TO PRINT THE FRENCH CURVE

This French Curve Free Printable Template will print as all my new pattern release.

It will print two pages in letter and A4 format.

Follow the corner marks on the pages to perfectly align the pages.

The pages will overlap 1”. There is also a 1” square test at the right corner of the template.

You can also find very useful tutorials on how to use a French Curve here

And if you are looking to purchase one I would recommend this:

Dritz Styling Design ruler:

Set of 10 Style fashion rulers:

This includes French Curve and Pattern Grading Rulers

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN NOW

Paula Dress Pattern

January 15, 2016 by Daniela 4 Comments

Paula Dress Pattern

Hi there,

Thank you for visiting us today! This is the new Paula Dress Pattern.

I have updated this pattern to make it easier to make, assemble and wear.

The pattern has been sponsored by PatternMaker. IF you want to know more about its softwares and pattern collections, please visit its website here

Please read the printing instructions carefully before starting with your project.

About the pattern

What is new about Paula Dress:

Format: The pattern comes in letter, A4 and A0 format. Please, visit me shop at Craftsy to download the pattern you need.

Grading: The grading has been modified and now it is easier to find the size you need.

The new pattern features:

Faux wrap dress with a cross over bodice and a semi circle skirt. The dress also has a unique pleated waistband that adds a modern touch to a classic dress.

Materials

Printed patterns
Fabric
Matching thread
Ballpoint needle
Scissors

MEASUREMENT CHART

Printing Instructions:

This printable PDF pattern is assembled OVERLAPPING THE PAGES 1 INCH

It will print 47 pages. Wait until all the pages are printed before taking them from the printer; it will make it easier to assemble.When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.

HOW TO PUT THE PATTERN PIECES TOGETHER

The pages will overlap 1 inch. Follow the marks on each corner to place the pages correctly. The blue diamonds on the sides will help you too.

Color coded sizing:

Fabric Requirements: 2. 66 yards on medium knit jersey fabric.

This pattern comes with a 3/8 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.

Fabric:

Mid weight knit cotton

Recommended Yardage:

For 60” wide fabric: 2.66 yards

Pam Dress Pattern

December 17, 2015 by Daniela 20 Comments

Thanks for visiting On the Cutting Floor today!
I am glad to present my another updated pattern made using Patternmaker USA.

I was very pleased with the results of the software. It, not only, has given a more professional look to the patterns, but it has also speeded up the process by about 4 times!
If you want to learn more about Patternmaker, please visit its website today.

THE PATTERN

Pam Dress

Pam dress is a fitted, knee length dress, featuring a classic boat neckline.

This pattern was originally published in 2014, but I have decided to make some updates so it become easier than ever to make.

The instructions have been corrected. The tutorial has easy to understand images with all the needed steps.
The dress has been graded and I have changed it to a 4 piece dress instead of 6 (the bodice and the skirt comes together now.)
I have improved the darts of the dress, adding a back neck dart.

MATERIALS

1.5 (1.4 metres) yard of medium weight cotton sateen or stretch cotton fabric

printed pattern

regular sewing needle

coordinating thread

1/4 yard of woven interfacing

9” invisible zipper

SIZES

The pattern covers sizes from 4 to 22. Please check on the chart below for size measurements

MEASUREMENT

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

I used a medium weight, cotton sateen.

The pattern will work well with stretch woven.

Fabric Requirement

1.52 yards

1.39 metres

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern comes in letter, Copy Shop (A0) and A4 format. The pages OVERLAP 1/4 inch.

Please notice that there might be small differences from printer to printer.

Remember to check the ”actual size” printing option:

Please print all pages and place them as shown in the following printing layout:

Letter and A4

24 Pages

Copy Shop (A0)

2 pages

This patterns comes with specific marks to put the pieces together:

The circle with a cross is the symbol to help you to put the pages together. Each page has a quarter of the circle on each corner. When the pages are aligned correctly, it will form the circle with the cross.
The pages also has a note on the left bottom, identifying the name of the pattern, the column and the row the page is form. Just as a reminder, the rows are horizontal and the columns are vertical.
The tabs and notches symbols are explained on the first page of the pattern document. The second page contains a 4”X4” square test to check that the printer is working properly.Here you will re-direct to my shop to download the pattern for free. The tutorial is added to the end of this post. Enjoy!

Click on the button below to find the step by step tutorial and the graded pattern in three different formats.

Please notice that the pattern has not had seam allowance on it.

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Pauline Dress Pattern

December 10, 2015 by Daniela 10 Comments

Hi there!

Thanks for coming today. This is my new creation: the Pauline Dress pattern. You must be thinking that it looks utterly familiar…
…well, yes: Pauline Dress is a winter variation of my beloved Paula Dress

After receiving comments and emails from you guys, about the chance to add some sleeves to this dress, I have decided that it will make a perfect, seasonal dress.

The Pauline Dress features the cross over top, long Sleeves and midi skirt

Good news?

IF you really love the pleated waistband (I do!) you can use it with the Pauline Dress, just be careful to use the Paula skirt as well, since the Pauline skirt pattern is slightly shorter than the Paula.

THIS PATTERN HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY PATTERNMAKER USA.

TO KNOW MORE ABOUT IT, CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW

Here are some more pictures:

Pauline Dress Pattern

This is the updated version of the Pauline Dress. I have updated the pattern to make it easier to download and print.

Changes on the pattern:

I have lengthen the sleeves, so they are no longer 3/4 sleeves, but long sleeves as shown in the pictures.
The V neckline is a bit deeper that the one before
The skirt is longer. Instead of 25” long, now it is 27”.

SIZES

The pattern covers sizes from 4 to 22. Please check on the chart below for size measurements

MEASUREMENT

MATERIALS

4 yards of medium weight knit fabric

printed pattern

ballpoint needle

coordinating thread

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

I used a medium weight, quilted knit.

The pattern will work well with knit stretch fabrics.
This pattern comes with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.

Fabric Requirement: Non folded 60” wide fabric

4 yards

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern comes in letter and A4 and Copy Shop (A0) format.

PLEASE NOTICE THAT THIS PATTERN DOES NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCE.

For letter and the A4, it will print 54 pages

Remember to check the ”actual size” printing option: