diff --git a/markdown/dev/guides/best-practices/respect-draft-settings/en.md b/markdown/dev/guides/best-practices/respect-draft-settings/en.md index f24127a101f..a21013d0b2c 100644 --- a/markdown/dev/guides/best-practices/respect-draft-settings/en.md +++ b/markdown/dev/guides/best-practices/respect-draft-settings/en.md @@ -8,33 +8,53 @@ all FreeSewing patterns have a set of [draft settings](/reference/settings) that by the user. While many of these will automatically be handled by FreeSewing, there are some -that you should take into account while developing your pattern. They are: +that you will need to take into account while developing your pattern. They are: ## Complete -The [complete](/reference/settings/complete) setting is a boolean that is either true or false. -Its goal is to determine whether we should draft a _complete_ pattern, or merely the outline. +The [`complete`](/reference/settings/complete) setting is a boolean that is either true or false. + +Its goal is to determine whether we should draft a _complete_ pattern which +includes elements such as seam allowance lines, labels, and markings for +buttons and notches, +or if the pattern should include the part outlines only. + +It is your job when developing your pattern to ensure that the pattern +checks the `complete` setting and includes or omits the appropriate elements +based on the setting's value. ## Paperless -The [paperless](/reference/settings/paperless) setting is a boolean that is either true or false. +The [`paperless`](/reference/settings/paperless) setting is a boolean that is either true or false. -A _paperless_ pattern is a pattern that has extra dimensions so users can trace the -paper on fabric or paper without having the need to print it. +A _paperless_ pattern is a pattern that has extra dimension markings so +users can trace or transfer the pattern onto fabric or paper without having +the need to print it. + +It is your job when developing your pattern to ensure that the pattern +checks the `paperless` setting and includes or omits the dimensions +based on the setting's value. ## Seam allowance -The [sa](/reference/settings/sa) setting is a number that controls the seam allowance. +The [`sa`](/reference/settings/sa) setting is a number that controls the seam allowance width. -Unless `sa` is zero, you should add the requested seam allowance to your pattern. +Unless `sa` is zero, patterns are drafted with seam allowance lines included. + +It is your job when developing your pattern to ensure that the pattern +checks the `sa` setting and includes or omits the seam allowance lines +based on the setting's value. ##### Use a multiple of `sa` for your hem allowance -Resist the temptation to use an absolute value for any seam allowance, including at the hem. +Resist the temptation to use an absolute value for any seam allowance, +including at the hem. -Always use a multiple of the `sa` value. +Instead, always use a multiple of the `sa` value. +This will help to ensure that the seam allowances will scale to appropriate +values when the pattern is scaled up or down to giant or doll sizes.