SEWING PATTERN:11 LISTS OF INFORMATION YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND(Part-2).

In today post we are going to conclude on this topic from where we stopped in the previous post on the Eleven(11) list of information you need to know on a sewing pattern envelope. So If you are just reading this post for the first time; You need to read the Part-One of this post before you proceed with this one. So Click the link to read it www.dmasewingpattern.com/2020/09/part-one-11-lists-of-information-you.html

THE INFORMATION ON THE BACK PATTERN ENVELOPE 

 7.GARMENT DESCRIPTION                                                                                                            

This is the part that make you know the sewing details about the garment pattern in the envelope. You get to know if the garment style will be lined, If it is fitted/semi-fitted/loose fitting, If it is a floor length or Ankle length in the case of a gown and if it will entail the use of interface. These are the inside details that don’t show in the pictures or drawings  on the pattern envelope. The description also help you decide if the pattern is a good choice for your sewing skill level.

 

 

 8.FABRIC SUGGESTION

This part make you to know the various type of Fabrics listed on the back of your pattern envelope and It will give you an idea of what type of fabric works best for that particular garment pattern. However you don’t have to stick strictly to this list of fabrics if you choose to use another fabric that is not listed on the pattern envelope but make sure your choice of fabric has some of the same qualities such as weight, drapeability, woven/knit, texture etc. as that of the fabric the pattern suggests. For example if it is suggested on the pattern envelope to use a knit fabric don’t go and use a woven fabric because the pattern will not work for that. This section of the pattern envelope also tells you if your pattern is suitable for fabric with nap or without nap.

(NOTE: Fabric with nap are fabric that has piles or a heap of repeated layers of yarn during the manufacturing and they are Fabric such as velvet, satin, corduroy, fleece etc. and all pattern piece have to be lay in the same direction when cutting while Fabric without nap such as cotton, wool etc. can be lay in both direction.

9. SEWING SUPPLIES & FABRIC YARDAGE

   This section make you to know the fabric yardage required for each garment style in the pattern envelope and the sewing supplies/notions (such as buttons, shoulder pads, Zippers, trimmings, snaps, collar stay etc.)needed to complete each garment style as well for giving a finishing touch. The yardage amounts are shown for each garment style and it can be in 45/50/60inches by length by 36/45 inches by width. The Wider the fabric the lesser the yardage required. You can always get the information of the fabric width and length from the Fabric store attendant or if it is already pack; you can read the label on the fabric package.

  (NOTE: whenever you are buying your fabric from the store; you can buy more than the yardage amount stated on the back of the envelope e.g. a yardage in excess to the amount stated on the pattern envelope so that you can have some extra in case of some cutting errors or you get to find out later that you need it. It is always good to make provision for such unexpected happening). 

10. BODY MEASUREMENT FOR PATTERN SIZE CHART

This is located at the back of the envelope and can be written either only as Body measurement or Pattern size chart or written altogether which mean the same thing anyway. This section tells you the measurement for Bust, Waist and Hip used for each pattern size and it is label according to our usual ready to wear clothing size. E.g. if you wear clothing size 10/12/14 etc. that mean you will go for the corresponding pattern size-10/12/14 etc. 

One of the many benefits of commercial sewing pattern is that you will have many size ranges in one pattern envelope so that when you add/loss weight; you can jump up or down to the next size. So whenever you are shopping for a sewing pattern you really need to pay attention to the BUST,WAIST & HIP measurement in order to pick the correct size for you.

(NOTE: For Tops/Blouses, Jackets & Dresses garment choose the pattern size based on your bust measurement. If the pattern bust measurement is bigger than your  actual bust you can always take-in some seam during sewing to reduce it to your actual bust size rather than picking the pattern bust that is small because it will be difficult to alter. For Pants & Skirts choose the pattern size based on your waist measurement and not on your hip because it’s more difficult to alter than the hip if there are no darts or pleats at the waist). 

11. PATTERN COMPANY CONTACT.

This is usually the last section on the back pattern envelope and It will display the contact  information such as the physical address, Telephone numbers, web address, email and social media handle of the pattern-maker or the pattern company for feedback/enquiry purposes. When you purchase sewing pattern from us you will see it being display at the left hand side on the back of our pattern envelope.

I hope this information has helped you to understand the common information written on the Back Cover of a sewing pattern envelope. More so in my next post we will talk about another important information that comes with your pattern envelope which is the PATTERN GUIDE SHEET and how it can HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR GARMENT MAKING PROCESS. 

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