I feel for you, been there done that. Only read the instructions when all else fails? Here is one where I could kick myself. I am making a little sundress for my niece and am at the final assembly of the yoke to the dress and read that the pattern is for the top to the pants, not the dress. Do I feel stupid? A big yes. All is not lost because I just added an eyelet band to match the yoke and it is going to be super cute in spite of me. I'm going back to quilting, at least there I am a little smarter, not much; but a little.