Pattern Envelope

Front of the Pattern Envelope Name of the company Pattern number Photograph of the garment

Envelope Back Yardage chart Measurements Notions

Inside the Pattern Envelope Pattern pieces and guide sheet

Pattern Catalog Place where you can look at a lot of patterns to decide what you want to make.

Notions All materials used for a sewing project other than fabric. Thread, bias tape, rick rack, thread, zipper, etc..

Yardage Chart Shows how much fabric is required for the size garment you are making.

Selecting the Right Fabric Pattern Recommendations Sewing Skills –Beginners Closely woven Medium weight Overall print Solid color Stable knit

Selecting the Right Fabric Continued Experienced –Bulky –Nap –One-way print –Pile –Plaids –Sheer –Slippery –Stripes

Fabric Quality Check to make sure fabric is: –Clean –On-grain –Without defect –Wrinkle resistance –Bolt Fibers, finishes and care requirements Width of fabric

Questions!! Which fabric is appropriate for beginner sewers? Fabric is rolled and sold on a what? I need a zipper for my pillow. Where on the back of the pattern envelope should I look?

Figure Type Design Ease- Extra fullness built into clothes by the designer to create a particular style or silhouette. Wearing Ease- The amount of fullness needed for movement and comfort. Backwaist measurement is used to determine the fit for long-waisted people. When a pattern falls in between two sizes what do you do? –If it is a loosely fitted garment then choose the smaller size. –If it is a tightly fitted garment then choose the larger size.