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The front of the envelope gives the pattern number, make and size (or range of sizes). There will be a photo or sketches of the garment showing the different versions or ‘views’, each marked with a letter (A, B, C, etc).

The back of the envelope includes the following:

A line drawing (or drawings) of the garment showing the design features – really helpful for assessing the level of difficulty of the pattern.

A description of the garment(s), including the principal features (darts, waistband, zip closure, etc.).

A list of fabrics that would be suitable for the project and whether this includes fabric with a nap.

A list of ‘notions’ or extra items you need to complete your garment – zip, buttons, hooks and eyes, etc.

A chart with garment size (or age for children’s clothes) along the top and quantity of fabric in different widths underneath.

On the pattern flap there is a chart with size and body measurements.

Occasionally there may be symbols to give you an idea of suitability for certain figure shapes:

The Hourglass Equally balanced on top and bottom, with a trim waist

The Inverted Triangle large bust and/or broad shoulders with narrow hips

The Rectangle balanced on top and bottom but boxy, with little or no waist or definition

The Triangle Small bust and/ or narrow shoulders with fullhips and/ or thighs