Yes, I have much difficulty. I don't understand it, I used to read them just fine. My friend, who is a seemstrees helps me when I get stuck. After 50 plus yrs of sewing, she can firgue out anything. I have a purse I started a year ago and I am frustrated with the directions, so she is helping me with this. I understand the directions aren't wrote well these days, unless it comes from a company like butterick or so. The independent's don't write directions as well is my understanding.