All excited about the Stash Sew Along yesterday, but I’d forgotten my StyleArc Barb pattern. No worries, I downloaded and printed another copy. I’ve already made several pairs of these, and they are excellent for work.
I wasn’t sure which size I’d used before, so did an 18, on the principle that a) I’d put a bit of weight on, and b) it’s easier to take off than add on.
And, off I went, pattern stuck together and cut out, took off 9” leg length, and cut out in fabric. I knew I would need a bit of adjustment, but this is such a simple pattern that it can be done ‘on the hoof’.
After dinner I went up to the sewing room to do a quick ‘first fit’, on the machine rather than straight on the overlocker.
Am I glad I did! They were huge! Not just one size too big – Mega Big!
I have checked the Test Square, and it measures up spot on. So, what went wrong?
I’ve got no idea. The only thing I can think, is that the old pattern test square was wrong. I have previously had scale problems, maybe that is it….
Anyone else had problems with PDF’s?
Mega unpicking session this morning. Hmphhhhh.
Jessie