'Wale' refers to the ridge of pile. 4.5 Wale would be 4.5 ridges to an inch.

Corduroy is a pile fabric with a nap - it has more shine when viewed from one side than it does the other. When cutting out a garment cut all pieces in the same direction. Unfortunately an un-economical use of the fabric but it is advisable to purchase a meter more than the pattern prescribes. On the bright side this will give you more fabric to play with afterwards.

Lovely and chunky! Oh all the things you can make!

We can't stop thinking about big cosy cushions, Rupert the Bear trousers, comfy dungarees & a slouhy jacket.... Perhaps even as simple throw backed with a lovely co-ordinating cotton?