6. Reading the Pattern Envelope

Patterns

Commercial patterns are packaged in a pattern envelope. The envelope has specific information for size, fabric recommendations and the amount needed, notions, level of difficulty, front and back pictures or sketches and design variations. On the front of the pattern envelope is the company or designer name, pattern number, front views of the design variations, and some times size range.

Front of Envelope

Two men model different button-down shirts, with four shirt pattern variations displayed below.
Sewing pattern envelope. Men’s shirt.

Back of Envelope

Sewing pattern envelope for view 1544, detailing fabric suggestions, notions, body and garment measurements, sizes, and back views.
Sewing pattern envelope

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