My AUNT thought I was overcomplicating her simple skirt pattern

She brought me a picture and expected a perfect pattern in an hour. I had to explain about grain lines and ease, which she found confusing. What's your go-to way to gently educate someone on why patternmaking takes TIME?

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josephprice6mo ago

Ugh, my mom still doesn’t get why my simple apron draft took three fittings.

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riley_sullivan6mo ago

Seriously @josephprice, even simple drafts can be such a pain!

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bailey.max6mo ago

Wait, three fittings for an apron? Really?

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