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I used to get so frustrated when I found a mistake in a pattern. It meant wasted time trying to figure something out that just wasn't working. I would wonder how the pattern designer could have let it slip by.
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Oh yeah, now I understand! No matter how many times I proofed (or had someone proof for me), mistakes do happen! I guess I'll take comfort in the Amish, who believe that only God is perfect!
As patterns get reprinted, corrections get made. Here are some you can check against your patterns, as well as some tips to help you get better results. If you see something I have missed, be sure to let me know! Pamela@Pamelaspatterns.com
Helpful Tip
Using Heat 'n Bond Lite:
Many of Pamela's Patterns call for using Heat n' Bond Lite in the hems to prevent stretching. In the past few years many new lightweight knit fabrics (such as rayon knit) have become available to home sewers. These knits may be too lightweight for the Heat 'n Bond Lite and will end up looking stiff. If you are using a lightweight knit, test it first. If you are not pleased with the results, just eliminate that step.
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Did you know? Multisize patterns are gauged for the largest of the size range. If you fall in the smaller end of the size range, you may need to take in the side seams.
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#104 The Perfect T-Shirt The patterns will give you standard measurements for the length of the neckline binding. If your fabric is very stretchy, you may want to decrease the length by 1"-2".
Correction
#106 Pamela's Favorite Bias Skirt Sizing- The hip measurement for size Large should read 46"-49" (but you probably figured that one out!)
Correction
#107 New Necklines & Sleeves: If you purchased the pattern prior to May 2009, the template and directions for the Boat Neckline Style were not very easy to understand. Here are the new templates with easy-to-understand directions
Revised Boatneck Front
Revised Boatneck Back
Revised Boatneck Darted Front
Correction
#108 The Versatile Twin Set Sleeveless Top
If you are a size XSmall or Small, the neckline may gap a bit. Take 1/2" off the center front for a gap-free neckline!
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Correction
#108 The Versatile Twin Set Cardigan/Bolero Sleeve
The "Shorten Armhole" lines are off 1/8" toward the front of the sleeve. The correction is shown with a dotted line.
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#109 The Magic Pencil Skirt
How to check for 20% stretch in your fabric. |
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#110 Cool Cardigans - Draped Front
The mitered corner lines on the pattern front can be marked for sizes to make them easier to identify.
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#111 Cool Cardigans - Banded front
The cutting lines for the hem of the Front Band are in size order with the top line/dotted line for XS and the bottom line/dotted line for the XL. |
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