When looking at patterns at a thrift store or online in a place like Etsy it can scary looking at a pattern described as ‘cut’. Oh the horror! Someone used it before!!
Patterns are one of the things that are completely reusable, for you and for others after you, to enjoy. When I use a cut pattern, I like to think about who used it before and what they made with it. A pattern is a guideline, there are so many things like fabric choices and finishes that can make a finished garment look different from the pattern.
When cut patterns can be an issue is if pieces are lost or the pattern has not been cut to your size. I feel pretty confident buying online because the shop owner reputation rests on the accuracy of what they have sold me. The best part about cut patterns is the pricing, uncut patterns are simply more expensive. If the pattern is cut and in my size, I will buy it over an uncut pattern. The bonus is someone has already separated the pieces for me and that gives me more time for the fun part of sewing.
I recently picked up this pattern in the Misses size, already cut. Ironically, I had sewn this pattern about 12 years ago when I was a size small. I absolutely loved my poodle skirt but finally gave up on being a size small and gave it away. When I saw the pattern again but cut in a size large, I grabbed it.
As it was already cut, the laying out of the pattern was so easy. I hope to fit in some sewing this weekend so I can sew this fun little skirt for myself. Everyone needs an emergency costume to pull out for those Halloween socials.
So when you see a pattern that is cut, don’t be afraid to buy it. It still has value and you can still make wonderful things.
If you are sewing a pattern, always remember to put all the pieces back in the pattern so someone else can enjoy your pattern afterwards. I like to pin the pieces to a bulletin board as I unpin them from the fabric. When I finish sewing, I put them all back in the envelope together.
Happy Sewing!
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