Instructions

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This study is about assessing the quality of sewing instructions.

Experimental Setup:
Before the acutal experiment, you will answer some general sewing-related questions. Please answer them truthfully and to the best of your abilities without third-party help.
During the experiment, you will be presented with an image overview of a set of pattern pieces labeled A-Z and a paragraph giving a label to each pattern piece (e.g. A: Front Bodice).
You will then go through the sewing instructions step-by-step, while answering questions about the most recent step. (see picture below)
Once you have read the whole set of instructions, you will be asked to answer some general questions concerning not only one step but the entire set of instructions.

Important: When the pattern piece descriptions mention cutting multiples of a piece, the instructions will refer to them as Xl and Xr (l for left and r for right) if it's a mirrored pair and X1, X2, ... if there is no mirroring.

Note: If you have never worked with garment sewing patterns, this study might be difficult for you to complete. In any case, you are welcome to sketch along on a piece of paper if that helps you. Please also note that this study is best completed on a larger screen such as a computer or tablet. By participating in this study, you are agreeing to your answers being used for scientific purposes.

Please enter your workerId into the box below:

Any random combination of letters and numbers will do. Please don't use your name, so your answers can remain anonymous.

Experience Questions

How long have you been sewing?

How long have you been using garment sewing patterns?

On a scale from 1 to 5 how would you rate your skill level with sewing in general? (1: very low to 5: very high)

On a scale from 1 to 5 how would you rate your skills level with using garment sewing patterns? (1: very low to 5: very high)

Pretest

What kind of pattern piece is displayed here?

Pretest

What kind of pattern piece is displayed here?

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What kind of garment can be made from these pieces?

Main experiment

In the following, you will be presented with 4 sewing patterns. Please read through the steps carefully and answer all the questions.

Main experiment
Overview of pattern pieces:

Step-related questions
Read the emboldened step of the instructions and answer the following questions:

Does this step make sense with regard to the picture?

1: Makes no sense 5: Makes total sense

Does this step make sense with regard to the pattern piece descriptions?

1: Makes no sense 5: Makes total sense

Does this step make sense with regard to the previous step(s)?

1: Makes no sense 5: Makes total sense

Is this step clear enough to follow?

1: No 5: Yes

Is the sewing terminology in this step (e.g. seam names) used correctly?

1: No 5: Yes

General Questions
Answer the following questions regarding the entire set of instructions:

Is it possible to assemble the pieces following the given instructions?

1: No 5: Yes

General Questions
Answer the following questions regarding the entire set of instructions:

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Do you think the assembly steps lead to the correct outcome?

1: No 5: Yes

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