MyFit Raglan

The worst PDF pattern ever

I have lived in the Middle East since 2017, where tissue patterns like Simplicity are unavailable. Since then I have used exclusively PDF patterns from many sources. The Apostrophe Pattern is the only one that requires a light table or the ability to tape it together on a window in order to line up the pieces correctly. Where I live, only 1 weight of printer paper is available. Comparable to the 20 lb paper in the USA, it is too opaque to see through a page to line it up with the previous page. I am on page 7, the second sheet on the second row, and have to separate all the pieces and begin again. Usually I find assembling a pattern relaxing. But with this, every corner is a project to align correctly. I will complete this one that I have paid for and begun, but unless the fit is outstandingly superlative (yes, that is poor grammar) I will not be using AP again. Sorry. I was pleased with the quick and complete response I got for the question I sent, but customer service is not enough when the product is problematic.

MyFit Raglan

Perfect for kindergarten clothes

My 5yo is 96% for height and 98% for weight. She is the largest child in her kindergarten class, with curvy muscle, broad shoulders, and my height. She has never really fit RTW, even when I size up. I took basic measurements and she mostly fell into preset size 8. I skimmed through the preset measurements and added 1" to her front shoulders, 2" to her back shoulders (wow), and other bits here and there. After saving the project and downloading the file, I projected it onto my fabric and gave it a shot. And it works! The fit over her shoulders is perfect, the neckline is great, the boxy fit and ¾ sleeve is just right for a classic kids' play top. I could have gone another ½" longer on the neckband because it did end up with a pleat, but that could have been fabric choice.