Originally Posted by
sewbizgirl
Add to "Foolish Frugality" scrimping at the fabric store. Trying to buy as little as possible often leads to a trip back to buy more! BTDT... (been there, done that.)
I would rather have 1/4 yard left over than be one inch short! But with the price of fabric now, I do understand the need to try to be conservative.
That applies to clothing patterns, too. Especially when the print is large or the fabric or print is directional.