How to Use Sewing Patterns: A Complete Guide
New to making sewing patterns? Don’t worry here is a complete guide on how to use clothing patterns: Using a sewing pattern: Before you begin Preparing your fabric and cutting out the pattern correctly is just as important as the actual sewing for easy sewing projects. Always wash your fabric before you begin (if it’s washable!) as fabric can shrink and run, so get this out of the way before you start cutting and stitching. Once dry, press well to remove any folds and creases so that it’s flat and wrinkle-free. Prepare the pattern For beginner sewing projects, you must understand that many patterns come with lots of options for different finishes, so read the instruction sheet to work out which pieces you’ll need. Cut out all the pieces outside the lines as it’s easier to do this first. Cutting out the pattern Choose your size using your measurements and the size chart. You may require different pattern sizes for some of your measurements, but if you have a multi size...