As someone who loves to sew, I am often asked why sewing patterns are so important. And while there are many reasons, I always come back to three main points.
Sewing patterns provide accurate measurements.
When you're cutting out fabric for a project, it's important to have accurate measurements. Otherwise, your finished product might not fit together properly. Sewing patterns include all of the measurements you need in order to cut out your fabric correctly.
Sewing patterns include instructions.
Instructions may seem like a no-brainer, but they're actually really important! Without them, it would be easy to make a mistake that could ruin your whole project. Sewing patterns walk you through every step of the process so that you can sew with confidence.
Sewing patterns save time.
You might think that making your own pattern would be quicker than using a commercial one, but that's usually not the case. Creating a custom pattern can be time-consuming, and it's often difficult to get the measurements just right. Using a sewing pattern is much faster and easier - and you'll end up with a better result too!