Understanding the back of the pattern envelope

Understanding the back of the pattern envelope.

You will need to find your size on the back of the pattern and buy the appropriate materials.

This is the time to become familiar with the back of the pattern envelope, there is a LOT of information on the back of patterns so here is a run down of what you will find.

Pattern number and number of pieces: 4 numbers denoting the style for that pattern company and how many individual pieces there will be once cut out. In this case 1810 and 9

Line Drawing: black and white drawing of each of the garment options labeled with letters to denote which is which.

Fabrics: what fabrics are suitable and what may not be

Notions: What items other than fabric you will need from the fabric store. For view B you will need thread and 1 package of 1/2” wide single fold bias tape.

Body measurements and pattern size: we already covered pattern sizes and measurements earlier in this case the measurements are still the same but its offers XXS to XXL. You just need to find your measurements and look down to see what they correspond to.

Fabric measurements for each style: This tells you how much fabric to buy in either a 45” or 60” fabric. Be sure to check the ends of the bolts to make sure you're getting the correct size. Also included under this is how much and what type of interfacing you should purchase. In this case it specifies 5/8 yd of 20-25” lightweight fusible. When in doubt the weight of your interfacing should match the weight of your fabric.

Last but not least finished garment wearing measurements including ease. Ease is very important, if you make a pattern the exact same size as your measurements it will be too tight and maybe rip the seams. Minimum wearing ease is 2-4” in the bust and hips and 1” in the waist. Remember this is a minimum and this design is a loose fitting dress. For this, the finished bust measurement for a 38” bust is 42”

In yellow I have highlighted the size and corresponding amounts of fabric you need for the size we're making. If your size varies just find your measurements, look down to option B and find the amount of fabric you'll need.

Note for ease of use and viewing I have cropped out the side that isn't in English.