Skill Level Rating
| # of pattern pieces | Fitting | skills required | |
| Novice | 1-5 | 0-1 areas | sew a straight line |
| Beginner | 5-8 | 1-2 areas | sew a curved line |
| Intermediate | 8-12 | 3 areas | add an inseam pockets, install a zipper or button |
| Advanced | 12-14 | 4+ areas | sew a fly or welt pocket |
| Expert | 15+ | 4+ areas | ready to tackle anything |
Pattern Rating
| 1 | Boo | Save your money – drafted poorly or poor instructions |
| 2 | Ehh | Definitely make a muslin – if you already own it- try it, but don’t waste good fabric |
| 3 | Meh | Can work with modifications – worth trying to fix, but don’t depend on the instructions |
| 4 | Yes | Near perfect out the envelope – slight modification needed or just not for my body type |
| 5 | Ooh | TNT worthy – sewed up great, clear instructions, fit my body type |
