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

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