The basics of clothing design are ultimately what will decide whether you look good in a garment that you have made or whether it is a complete disaster relegated to the scrap material pile. So we need to select our patterns with as much knowledge as possible to ensure that once we have made our outfit it looks and indeed feels perfect for us. Therefore our objective is to select a pattern with care, keeping in mind a flattering silhouette a complimentary neckline, sleeve and skirt length and material that is of the most becoming colour and hand (drape).