GENERAL PATTERN INFORMATION

Fabric and haberdashery information

There is no fabric and haberdashery information available with the Vogue, Butterick and McCall's brand in our shop. On request, we can send you an additional file by email with further information on fabrics, yardage and haberdashery (language: English).

There is further information for every pattern on the further information/order page. Often, there are different links to small files with, for instance, fabric information or other additional information that may be important for you. We advise you to read this information before you order.

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Language of patterns

Many of the brands sold by Naaipatronen.nl are foreign. This means that Dutch sewing specifications are not always included.

Every pattern lists the available language.

The Vogue, Butterick, McCall's, Simplicity and New Look patterns have a Dutch sheet enclosed with general information about the structure of the pattern. These are not sewing specifications!

For support, you can print a glossary, which lists many English sewing terms with their Dutch translations.

Print glossary

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Seam allowances

Foreign patterns often already include the seam allowance.

Cut the fabric tightly along the pattern. Please do not forget, because your clothing will become several sizes too big quite easily!

The standard seam allowance is 1.5 cm, but please check this in the sewing specifications. There may be differences between the different brands. We also list the seam allowance in the information with every pattern in the shop.

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Sizing

The available sizes are listed with every pattern. The pattern is available only in these sizes.

Every pattern often lists several sizes, enabling you to combine, we call these size sets. If the pattern is available in different size sets, then you can make a size choice with your order. Size sets are usually indicated with a letter code.

If all available sizes are on 1 pattern (a multi-size pattern), you cannot make a size choice.

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Large sizes

The large sizes patterns by McCall's list the waist measurement sizes in inches under the USA size on the envelope. These are not the corresponding European sizes!

Information large sizes

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Level of difficulty

A number of brands indicate a level of difficulty. This is an indication, because it depends on personal experience. Beginning seamstresses are advised to choose the "Easy" patterns.

Easy patterns are indicated in the subcategory.

The patterns that have no indication are "average".

Please take into account the language of the pattern! Any foreign language is not taken into account in the level of difficulty!

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