Pattern Directions - What do you look for?
Some patterns are easier for me to follow than others.
What is important to you?
For me:
Finished size is given
Adequate fabric requirements
Cutting directions are accurate
Good illustrations
If a particular ruler, notion, interfacing, etc., is necessary to make the item, that is noted - in easy to see fashion - preferably on the "front" of the pattern
Examples: "Featuring the XYZ criss-cross ruler "
"Need to use ABC lining for bag"
Then - I would like the shop that is selling that pattern to have those things available.
Another example:
A bag pattern used magnetic snaps. Magnetic snaps not available where the pattern was sold. Skipped buying the pattern because I did not want the hassle of trying to find magnetic snaps.
It's challenging to write good instructions. I applaud those that do.