diff --git a/markdown/org/docs/patterns/simon/cutting/uk.md b/markdown/org/docs/patterns/simon/cutting/uk.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..386e70dc2ec --- /dev/null +++ b/markdown/org/docs/patterns/simon/cutting/uk.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +- - - +title: "Simon shirt: Cutting Instructions" +- - - + +- **Main fabric** + - Cut **1 front left** + - Cut **1 button placket** (only if you opted for a separate button placket) + - Cut **1 front right** + - Cut **1 buttonhole placket** (only if you opted for a separate buttonhole placket) + - Cut **1 back** + - Cut **1 collar** + - Cut **1 undercollar** + - Cut **2 yoke(s)** or **4 yokes** if you've chosen a split yoke + - Cut **2 sleeve(s)** + - Cut **2 collar stand(s)** + - Cut **2 sleeve placket underlap(s)** + - Cut **2 sleeve placket overlap(s)** + - Cut **4 cuff(s)** +- **Fusible interfacing** + - Cut **1 collar** + - Cut **1 undercollar** + - Cut **2 collar stand(s)** + - Cut **2 cuff(s)** + + + +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. + + + + + +###### Caveats + +- The **front right**, **front left**, and **sleeve** have seams that should be made into flat-felled seams. As such, they have extra seam allowance on those seams. When cutting out these pieces, you **must** include this extra seam allowance. +- The cuff guard and cuff placket have no seam allowance. That is normal, just cut them out as they are drawn on the pattern. +- Do not cut out the darts in the **back** piece. You should mark them, but not cut them out. + +