freesewing/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/opal/cutting/readme.mdx

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title: "Opal Overalls: Cutting Instructions"
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- Cut **2 front** parts
- Cut **2 back** parts
- Cut **1 bib** part
- Cut **1 waistband** part
- Cut **1 bib placket** part
- Cut **1 bib pocket** part (optional)
- Cut **2 slash pocket** parts (optional)
- Cut **2 pocket shield** parts (optional)
- Cut **2 back pocket** parts (optional)
- Cut **1 carpenter pocket** part (optional)
- Cut **1 2nd carpenter pocket** part (optional)
- Cut **1 hammer loop** part (optional)

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When cutting out two, you can cut them [good sides together](/docs/sewing/good-sides-together).
However, when working with fabric with a pattern, I prefer to cut them individually to finely control the pattern matching.

When you cut them individually, remember that they need to be mirror images of each other. So flip either your pattern or your fabric over when cutting the second one.

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