I always sew a sample from cheap cloth before cutting into expensive material. After finishing it, I hang it up and leave it alone until the next morning. By then, any fit problems like tight arms or loose hips are easy to spot. That one night of waiting helps me fix the pattern and avoid ruining the final piece.
8d ago
Warning: My pickles turned out great without a special lid
Funny, I was just reading Sandor Katz's book and he says the same thing. All that gear is mostly for our own peace of mind.