This is cindy, I'm replying to my post. I've finished the second blouse V1033. About the collarstand–I didn't take a 1/4″ off the entire necklline edge. To do so compromised the integrity of the squared off center front edges of the stand. One of the design elements I lliked about that pattern. I did remove 1/4″ at the center back of the collarstand neckline edge easing baack into the orginal cutting line a little to the front of the shoulder area. I also removed 1/4″ from the outside edge of the collar. The results? I believe it looks better and the blouse really feels better on.