I don't understand the difficulty people seem to have with PP. It is just a simple learning curve you need to get through. yes a few pieces of fabric are going to be backwards or to small but this happens in pieced tops too. So what is the big deal with PP?
Don't give up before you even try to do it. It is not that hard or scary. So what if you make a few mistakes. That is the learning process.
I still make mistakes and I have been PP for years. My head hasn't exploded.
Pick a simple PP pattern and go for it. Have fun
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peace