Already made size chart

By Adams Emmanuel Your Choice Unisex Fashion





SEAM ALLOWANCES
Collar: 2 piece collar-¼" all side
Chinese collar-1/4" all side
Arm hole: ½" on the curve
Placket: ¼"-1/2"
Hemming: ½" – 2"
Sleeve: ½" on the curve and 1" on the under arm seam
Sleeve Hem: without cuff: ¾"-1"
With cuff: ¼"
Cuff: ¼"
Pocket Body: 1/2"
Upper: ¾"
Flap: ½"
Side seam: 1/2" – 1"
Yoke: ¼"
Patch: ¼"

FOR THE BOTTOM

Waist band: ¼"
Fly: ¼"
Side seam: ½"-1"
In seam: ½"
Hemming: ½"-1"
Pocket: ¼"-1/2"
Patch: 1/2"
Divider flap: 1"

NOTE:

-To join two pieces, always keep ½" seam allowance
-Keep ¼" extra allowance for over-lock.
-For finishing the side seam keep ¾" seam allowance.

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