Pattern Directions - What do you look for?
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Pattern Directions - What do you look for?
Some patterns are easier for me to follow than others.
What is important to you?
For me:
Finished size is given
Adequate fabric requirements
Cutting directions are accurate
Good illustrations
If a particular ruler, notion, interfacing, etc., is necessary to make the item, that is noted - in easy to see fashion - preferably on the "front" of the pattern
Examples: "Featuring the XYZ criss-cross ruler "
"Need to use ABC lining for bag"
Then - I would like the shop that is selling that pattern to have those things available.
Another example:
A bag pattern used magnetic snaps. Magnetic snaps not available where the pattern was sold. Skipped buying the pattern because I did not want the hassle of trying to find magnetic snaps.
It's challenging to write good instructions. I applaud those that do.
What is important to you?
For me:
Finished size is given
Adequate fabric requirements
Cutting directions are accurate
Good illustrations
If a particular ruler, notion, interfacing, etc., is necessary to make the item, that is noted - in easy to see fashion - preferably on the "front" of the pattern
Examples: "Featuring the XYZ criss-cross ruler "
"Need to use ABC lining for bag"
Then - I would like the shop that is selling that pattern to have those things available.
Another example:
A bag pattern used magnetic snaps. Magnetic snaps not available where the pattern was sold. Skipped buying the pattern because I did not want the hassle of trying to find magnetic snaps.
It's challenging to write good instructions. I applaud those that do.
#2
When I buy a pattern it has to have a picture of an actual quilt on the pattern, not a graphic of the quilt. I once bought a pattern that just had a graphic and I swear no one had ever actually made that pattern in real life.
I also would like it if they made a note in large print if you need a special ruler, because that is often a deal-breaker for me.
Watson
I also would like it if they made a note in large print if you need a special ruler, because that is often a deal-breaker for me.
Watson
#4
I look for all the above mentioned details. Plus, I like to know if it's a pattern for a beginner, intermediate, advanced quilter. It sort of tell me what I'm getting myself in to by knowing before I make it.
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