Alright, I just started the project and already I have a tip, two actually, to share.
This little video shows you how to keep your pieces on grain when the directions request that you not line up your selvedges. The other tip just happens to be one of the best secrets ever; iron those wrinkly, crease-riddled, pattern pieces. You can’t cut a decent edge if your guide is mashed up. Just set your iron on the lowest setting and be sure you have absolutely no steam or moisture of any kind.
I learned that tip in college and it was such an “ah-ha” moment for me. Of course I can iron paper. Why didn’t I think of that?
PS. I filmed this video myself so it starts off with me not sure it started. I’ll get better.