5 Amateur Blunders People Make When Trying Japanese Sewing Patterns

There is only one way you can satisfy your curiosity about trying out Japanese sewing patterns and that is trying to do the origami for fabric on your own. Learning the skill is easier especially with practice and research, but still, a few amateur blunders could affect the aftermath of your creativity. Mistakes also lead to waste of fabric and also increased frustration and ultimately giving up for the light-hearted. Here are a few of the blunders you should avoid when looking to master the Japanese sewing pattern.

Not Verifying The Size

Knowing the measurement units being referred to in the sewing directives is the first step to getting the right sized garment. After double-checking the sizing charts, try to make adjustments should you find it not fitting your height or girth. You furthermore need to pay attention to the sizing instructions just to make sure that you understand the units of measurements and directives given to the latter.

Failure To Cut Fabric On The Fold

The diagram that you are referring to when cutting or readying your fabric will guide you on the right areas that you should be cutting. All guides direct the user to cut the material on the “わ” (WA). This refers to the loop or circle in the Japanese language directing you on how to cut your fabric. It directs you on how to place the sewing pattern on the fabric and this guides you on where to cut the same. Cut all your fabrics from the fold to allow for proper utilization of resources and also avoid messing up the size ultimately.

Not Tracing For Original Patterns

For cost efficiency, Japanese sewing patterns come in paper to promote durability for future references. The other types of sewing patterns come in tissue form which means after cutting your size and using it, the rest of the pattern is as good as useless. Since Japanese sewing patterns come in different sizes and designs, you must consider tracing them onto a tracing paper to allow for future use should you or someone else need it. When tracing the pattern on tracing paper, consider adding seam allowance to mitigate the chances of having the wrong sized garment after the completion of the project.

Purchasing Bias Tape

The functions of bias tape are numerous when it comes to various forms of Japanese sewing patterns you will find. They are for instance necessary in finishing edges, neck openings, working on the armholes and so on. While a lot of people just go ahead to buy their biased tapes, these items can be homemade to your preferences. The benefit of making your own bias tape instead of purchasing one is to have a matching garment to the bias tape fabric used on its various finishing. Ultimately, you stand a chance of enjoying lots of creativity and better yet save more money you would have wasted on future purchases of bias tape.

No Seam Allowance

There are a few mistakes mentioned in this text that lead to the seam problem most people experience. Even after following the size chart, some people still find it hard to get the right-sized garment. Poor tracing is also another problem that leads to seam challenges. What most people forget is that these Japanese sewing patterns and guidelines do not come with seam allowance. This is something you may have to do on your own especially during the tracing stage discussed in this text.