12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 Giveaway! (January 2, 2021)

Bev

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear, brief, and concise instructions with correlating pictures/diagrams.

Jean

January 02, 2021

One of the most important thing for me is clear instruction —a separate page of written instructions and picture with instruction, too. I usually print the written instructions and just refer to my computer copy for the pictures if I need to. Saves me paper and ink.

Michelle

January 02, 2021

The most important element? Is pictures! Gobs of them for each step. I am a visual learner and it takes “seeing” a step for me! I get all discombobulated with paragraphs of instructions…

Sparkle

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful feature or element of a pattern is very clear instructions. I also find I benefit from the photos when I’m not quite clear on a written instruction. Most of the Pixie Faire patterns I’ve bought and made have been very easy to follow. Many thanks!

Peggy Stuart

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is really good instructions. I appreciate instructions with photo illustrations that are large enough to zoom in on the important part for clarification.

Suzan

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern is the actual pattern paper pieces. If I don’t have that I can’t start. I’m always pleasantly surprised that the pattern fits so well and can count on the dimensions being so accurate. Gives me more confidence as a beginner

Anna

January 02, 2021

To me, the most important feature of a pattern when I make doll clothes are the pictures. A lot of times I need to see what the directions mean because they don’t always make sense. The pictures are a great reference for me.

G

January 02, 2021

Clear instruction, and maybe a small video tutorial on a new or difficult technique that you can get access to when you buy the pattern. Knitting Expat Designs does this for her knitting patterns when she makes up a new stitch all she shows is how to do the stitch.

Ruth

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern are the instructions.

Patti Zoelllick

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the pictures to support the instructions. With patterns my sewing method is “step by step” so if the instructions are a bit confusing, I found the pictures that accommodate the instructions were very helpful. I also love the fact that the patterns come in a pdf file which makes it easy to not only store but you can organize the patterns into separate folders to make it easier when searching for a particular pattern (top, bottom, dress, coat, accessory, etc).

Susan C.

January 02, 2021

I feel being able to size the pattern to your doll is most important. You don’t want to make the outfit and it doesn’t fit right.

Joanne

January 02, 2021

The most important part of the pattern is the concise wording of directions and pics to match. Sometimes there are too many repeated phrases, but overall, it is very well done!

Patricia

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions with corresponding pictures. It helps if the fabric being used for demonstration isn’t too busy so you can see seam lines and placement.

LINDA

January 02, 2021

The most important element in a pattern is CLARITY of INSTRUCTION. My mother taught me when I was very young to read and re-read a pattern. One can read complicated instructions again & again & still not understand the directions. CLEAR instructions are vital!

Pat

January 02, 2021

The most useful element in a pattern is to clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by good illustrations.

Sue

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear pictures, especially up close of difficult areas. Also easy to understand instructions without leaving out parts of them. I’ve had to improvise in the past when the instructions missed some areas. The fabric stretch is also extremely important, it can make or break an outfit.

Marie Williams

January 02, 2021

The most important element of a pattern clear instructions with photos and accurate measurements.

Linda Lynch

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a good pattern is that it is true to its listed size not just stating that it will fit an 18" doll. Printing the actual pattern measurements ON THE PATTERN itself would help me knowing what adjustments I may need to make or which doll to use.

BRONWYN

January 02, 2021

The most important feature to me in patterns is good markings on the actual pattern showing seam lines etc

Carol

January 02, 2021

I like to print summary instructions then if I need something specific I go back to look online. Pictures are important and directional placement of pattern on material.

Rita C

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand instructions and pictures for the areas that may be confusing.

Donna Currie

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is accurate sizing ti fit the age or size of the intended recipient

Donna

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is photos to support the tricky parts.

Holly

January 02, 2021

It is very important for a pattern to have clear and concise instructions, with photo illustrations at each step of the sewing.

Elaine s.

January 02, 2021

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern are very clear insructions, with pictures.

J.J. Goody

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is, by consensus of the comments above, easy to follow instructions with pictures and helpful marks for matching pattern pieces together.

Jill

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand instructions and pictures for the areas that may be confusing.

Lori K

January 02, 2021

“The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is accurate detailed step by step instructions with photo support!

Michele Tessier

January 02, 2021

Quand on débute en couture, le plus important est d’avoir des tutoriels images par images de façon à ce que ce soit clair et facile à suivre le procédé de couture

Jackie

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is clear instructions and good pictures.

Casey

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is step by step instructions and clear pictures. Thank you PixieFaire for being so awesome!

Loronda Schuler

January 02, 2021

The most important detail in a pattern is well written instructions,

Beverly

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is clear instructions and maybe a picture here and there.
Easy to read instructions and easy to understand instructions help.

Charlene

January 02, 2021

Detailed instructions and pictures.

Robin

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is clear, detailed instructions along with pictures or drawings to help with the more difficult parts of construction.

linda

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is accuracy.

Laurie Widen

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is proper fitting/sizing as well as clear instructions with pattern pieces and clear/detailed photos.

Michele Tessier

January 02, 2021

Quand on débute en couture, le plus important est d’avoir des tutoriels images par images de façon à ce que ce soit clair et facile à suivre le procédé de couture

Patricia

January 02, 2021

“The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is Clear/COncise instructions. Pictures are very helpful”

Melanie

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear, specific, step-by-step instructions. I can’t begin to recount how many patterns (not Pixie Faire!) have been sketchy and left way too much open to interpretation. Interpretation is great if it’s something freeform, but when I want to make the pattern in the picture, I want to know exactly what to do! Then I need perfectly clear instructions.

Janice DUFSETH

January 02, 2021

Good instructions with good pictures

Marjorie

January 02, 2021

The most important feature for me is clearly written instructions and photos to go along with them.

Cassandra

January 02, 2021

The most important feature or element in a pattern is good fit with clear instructions being next. If the sewing is basic, simple instructions are all that are needed but if there are special features to the pattern, more detailed instructions would be appreciated so I don’t have to figure out the best technique to use. This would prevent me from wasting time and materials.

Marichu

January 02, 2021

Elaine

January 02, 2021

Good Instructions and clear pictures are very important!

michelle

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions with pictures

Michelle Smith

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is pictures and line drawings to help with the assembly

Meliss

January 02, 2021

Knowing where to match a print and where the stretch should be

Kathy

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is having clear instructions and the use of good pictures. Fabric choice used by the designers is also very important.

Sandi

January 02, 2021

Clear instructions, written out as if everyone is a beginner. No fancy words just basic sewing instructions with pictures.

Roxanne

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear, concise instructions. And the second is clear photos for difficult areas.

carla

January 02, 2021

a pattern that fits and is easy for a child to dress and instructions are easy to follow..great for teaching someone else how to sew.
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Karen

January 02, 2021

diagrams that show how “trickier” pieces are put together. sometimes a description in words just doesn’t explain it enough – SEEING how the pieces fit together is priceless!

time2smile

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is having the finished measurements communicated plainly. The second most useful thing is to have adequate overlap for closures – zipper openings and button plackets.

Michele

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the visual representation. I’m a visual learner so clear pictures are a must.

Summer

January 02, 2021

Instructions and clear pictures are very important!

LindaHH

January 02, 2021

For me, the most important feature of a pattern is clearly written, detailed instructions.

Katherine

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is Fit and size.

Heidi

January 02, 2021

Good pictures! It helps to get a good visual!

Karen

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions.

Dotti G

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is including photos, especially of the more intricate or unusual steps. Of course everything in the pattern is important, we have to have the pattern pieces, instructions, fabric suggestions, photos of the finished project. But I need the visual of some steps.
Also it is nice to have the 1 inch scale marked on the pattern pieces to make sure I printed it correctly.

Amy

January 02, 2021

Good pictures ,that gives you a visual!

linda buttles

January 02, 2021

“The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the clear instructions.

Shasta

January 02, 2021

Good instructions like the Liberty Jane,and Miche Designs,patterns have!

Eileen

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is variations to change the look or style of a garment with photographic suggestions.

Ogram

January 02, 2021

I like patterns with different options for finishing.

Jan

January 02, 2021

Most important part of a pattern is clear, precise directions with visual elements if there is a tricky sewing part.

Deanna

January 02, 2021

The pattern pieces of course! All the good instructions in the world (which are very important), and you won’t be able to sew anything without them!

Marge R (mer)

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the photos, which along with clear, concise printed instructions help create garments that fit perfectly.

Elizabeth

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the instructions and supporting photographs. I’m a visual learner, if I only have words in a pattern, I’d never be able to make anything.

Cindy

January 02, 2021

Clear precise instructions!

Bridgette

January 02, 2021

The instructions, and pictures!

Tamara G

January 02, 2021

There are two things that I think are important on pdf patterns. The first — a text only page of instructions. The length of most pattern instructions use up way too much printer ink which is very expensive. The second — consistency in the fabric used in the photos. Sometimes I see the fabric change from one step to the the next and, if it’s a more complex step that needs clarity, that can confuse it a bit. Actually, as far as photos go, I think it could a great idea to use a solid (or minimal print) that has a clear right and wrong side and thread of a different color throughout the instructions. I’ve been sewing since I was a girl and yet there are times on the more difficult patterns when that would make a particular step clearer. I think this would be especially helpful for beginner seamstresses.

Theresa

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is clear and accurate instructions, showing wrong and right sides of fabrics and telling us when we might need to tweak the pattern due to a variance possibly within the pattern. Pictures are wonderful also so we know where there might be an issue.

Bridgette

January 02, 2021

The instructions are the most important,good photos are also very helpful!

Dawn

January 02, 2021

The most important element of a pattern is clearly written instructions with labeled pictures.

Rebecca M

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is pattern accuracy. I’ve been sewing long enough to figure out how to put things together but having pieces that just don’t fit together properly is frustrating—sleeves & collars, mainly. Accuracy is one of the things I love about Pixie Faire!

Cindy

January 02, 2021

The most important useful element or feature in a pattern is the directions hands down

Stacey

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the order of directions. Many difficult patterns only go together properly if the order is followed.

Mary

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern are clear instructions. I also like having pictures to go along with the instructions!

Tracy

January 02, 2021

I like a patter that gives me basics with lots of finishing options

Mary

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is the accuracy in the size and shape of the pattern pieces

Marianne

January 02, 2021

The most useful element on a pattern, I have found, is a photo showing what the instructions are saying. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Juanita Lanaux

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions and lots of photos.

Karin

January 02, 2021

I agree it is very important to have clear instructions, pictures, and tips for doing a certain part. But the most important thing is to have the pattern tested by someone other than the creator to make sure that the instructions, pattern pieces, etc. are correct.

Barb

January 02, 2021

A quick scroll through showed that good fit, instructions and pictures are definitely winning today ; ) I would add that design is important also. A pattern with something unique, new or stylish makes it a winner.

Mary

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is good instructions! I also like having pictures to go along with the instructions!

Renee B

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern are precise pattern pieces and clear instructions. Doll pattern pieces have to be very accurate. I do not like patterns that give a 2 inch height or more – size range, it doesn’t work. One size pattern does not “fit all”. Even with Barbie to Tammy or Gene, each doll has a different body. I have been sewing for dolls of all sizes for more years than I care to count, and speak from a lot of experience. If you want a precise pulled together look and fit, the pattern pieces are very important.

Carola

January 02, 2021

Like most responses the clear direction and pictures is most important but I love historical background on period patterns

Mariah

January 02, 2021

The most important part of the pattern is the transformation from paper to what you imagined. And clear instructions

Marilyn

January 02, 2021

The most important feature of any pattern for me is clarity. I start determining the measurements, type of fabric and notions needed so I am sure I have all assembled and then read thru directions. I prefer summarized in front and then clear pictorial diretions after summary so I print what I need not all with testers photos in back.

Pamela W

January 02, 2021

The most important element in a pattern is accurate well-fitted and marked pattern pieces because once you’ve cut the fabric, you can’t add fabric if the pieces were designed too small and markings best indicate how they assemble together.

Tanya

January 02, 2021

The most important part of the pattern is the fit to the doll. You can use the most expensive fabric and have the best instructions ever written but it will never improve a badly fitting pattern!

Beth

January 02, 2021

The most important part of the pattern is the suggestions for the fabric to use and easy to read instructions.

Lynda

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is great fitting clothes. I like simple ones that my grandchildren can use to dress their dolls.

Patty Gennario

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern are clear pictures to go with the instructions. It’s sometimes frustrating to read the directions and the pictures look different than what you’re reading. Thank you for these giveaways! I’m going to check out Girl Charlene- I love working with knits!

Rebecca

January 02, 2021

The most important parts of a pattern are the clarity of the directions/pictures, and the for.

Teresa

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern is clear instructions (and fit).

Teresa

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern is clear instructions (and fit).

Christina

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is unique and easy design!!