I’ve got a new poll for all you lovely readers   The results from the last one were pretty clear, everyone said that they have to alter their patterns!
Because I’ve been sewing so much clothing lately, from new patterns, I’ve looked at a lot of different layouts that pattern companies suggest you use.  I’ve found that I can quite often use a lot less fabric than they suggest.
Case in point – I’m making a sundress from a pattern that calls for almost 3 yards of fabric.  I laid the pattern pieces out, and I can cut it out of …read more