Always using sewing patterns holds people back.

Maybe an unpopular opinion.

To me, it's always strange to see people so dependent on sewing patterns. Like, some sewists seem to just stick to patterns to make absolutely anything, even the simplest pieces of clothing.

Of course, it doesn't hurt anyone, but I think it's such a shame to learn sewing without giving a thought to patterning. To me, it just hold sewists back from deeply understanding garments construction, hence their very craft. I believe every sewist should have a basic understanding of pattern making

And I don't want to hear "Yeah but I did not go to fashion school" or "patterning is way too hard". All resources once could need to learn pattern making (even basics) can be found online for free. You don't need anything fancy to start.

That was all

Edit : I am not saying that sewists that don't pattern are not "true sewists" of course. I just believe they are missing out on a very important part of their craft and autonomy