I like paper patterns.  I know that lots of people make their own, but to tell the truth, I have not had much luck with tracing existing clothing.....I find that along the way I am making weird and crazy adjustments that I could have avoided in the first place.  So, I use mostly paper patterns....and for the most part...I hardly make any adjustments.  They are tested and usually very well-done and I just love them.  Don't get me wrong, I still pull a bodice from here and a skirt from here and a ... View the Post