Do you really want to sew with commercial patterns but feel overwhelmed as soon as you look at the envelope? Don't worry, Professor Pincushion is here to help!  Follow along with us as we show you the information you are likely to find on the pattern envelope because there is a lot of really useful information.  We'll tell you what it all means and how to use this information so you can figure out how much fabric and other additional items you're going to need in order to complete your project.  We show you examples from McCall's, Butterick, Kwik Sew, and Vogue patterns. The sooner you understand envelopes, the faster you can get on your way to sewing fun projects.