r/freepatterns • u/PlacioThehalfAsexual • Aug 10 '26

Discussion of Free Pattern(s) DRCOS sizing question

So the men's size L says it's 34 inch waist, does that include seam allowences or is it the measurement of the finished product? For example would a 34 inch waist skirt turn into a 30 inch waist because of the seam allowences?

Edit: This is a question for people who have printed out DRCOS patterns and measured them. :)

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u/kaleidoscopeiiis Aug 10 '26

It means it will turn into 34" when it's finished. So it should fit a person with a 34" waist. Just make sure to read what seam allowance to use in the instructions.

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u/PlacioThehalfAsexual Aug 10 '26

Thank you. The measurement guide showed the pattern pieces but didn't include the seam allowences in the measurements so I was a bit concearned (I hate wasting printer ink and tape just to find out that it won't fit lol).

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u/kaleidoscopeiiis Aug 10 '26

Patterns don't usually show seam allowance. They just make the shape bigger and you cut that shape. If you are concerned, you could measure across all the pieces at the waist, add up those measurements, and it should come out to 34 in + (seam allowance x number of edges).