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    Default NCW M&L Templates Question

    M&L Designs offers a half-body template. I ordered the main templates, the optional interfacing templates, and the optional half-body template. Now that they have arrived, I am confused about why I would need the optional (lengthwise) half-body template. I haven't made one yet, I have just been studying the pattern and buying supplies.

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    Default Re: NCW M&L Templates Question

    Marci - I just learned this today after watching Jean Sewing Machine's you-tube tutorial. The half body template is to use if you have directional fabric - so the pieces will line up and be facing the proper direction when the bag is fully assembled. It has seam allowance built in for joining those two pieces.
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    Oh, I see. I thought it was lengthwise but actually it is crosswise. That makes sense then. Thank you.


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    Default Re: NCW M&L Templates Question

    You can also use it to cut your lining in two pieces so you can leave the center open to turn the body with the turn opening in the center. Just remember, it has a seam allowance along the long straight edge, so it isn't a perfect half of the body, it's 1/4" wider.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jean Sewing Machine View Post
    You can also use it to cut your lining in two pieces so you can leave the center open to turn the body with the turn opening in the center. Just remember, it has a seam allowance along the long straight edge, so it isn't a perfect half of the body, it's 1/4" wider.
    Great - never thought about using it for the lining and being able to turn it out - that's a great fix - better than the way I did mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sandy Navas View Post
    Great - never thought about using it for the lining and being able to turn it out - that's a great fix - better than the way I did mine.
    Did you just cut a slit in the lining in the center? It works just fine and is covered up in the finished wallet.
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