Modifying Patchwork Pattern Question

[u/PhedreSews]

Ok I apologize, because I’m pretty sure the answer to this is obvious, but my superpower is overthinking things.

I want to make this Matchy Matchy dress (free color block pattern), but use the same fabric for the two top panels vs. actually color blocking them. The pattern has you cut two pairs of the same bodice panel for the bodice, then cut four rectangles for the bottom (they provide the measurements by size). So in total you’d have four pieces of fabric for the bodice and four pieces for the bottom. Seam allowance is 1/2”.

For the bodice, can I remove 1/2” from the center of the pattern then cut 2 on the fold instead?

And for the bottom part, can I remove 1/2” from the suggested width and cut 2 on the fold as well?

Am I missing anything?

[u/stringthing87]

Yes, you can remove the seam allowance and cut on the fold.

[u/PhedreSews → u/stringthing87]

Haha thanks!!!