What is digital pattern?
A digital pattern is basically the pattern sheet “broken down” into a4 (or equivalent size) pages, plus the instruction book both in PDF format – usually sent to you via email with a link that you then download. It is critical that your digital pattern is printed correctly.
How do I print a digital pattern?
Printing a PDF pattern at home is pretty much like printing any document. Open the PDF, making sure you are opening the correct one if your purchase came with multiple files. After you choose File>Print and your print dialogue box opens, set the print scale at 100%. Do not check “Scale to Fit”.
What is a digital download sewing pattern?
Digital patterns allow for instant, free delivery of your sewing patterns, so you can get started sewing, faster. All you need to do is download the file. You’ll receive both files (the ‘Print At Home’ and the ‘Print At Copy Shop’ files, as well as an ‘Instructions’ file).
How do I make an online pattern?
The best part is you own what you make.
- Upload your image. Upload your choice of image, ideally a high resolution and play around with design.
- Apply effects. Choose your tiling option, adjust colours, turn to black and white.
- Download pattern. Choose between a whole surface or single tile download option. Launch the app.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
What are PDF patterns? PDF patterns are downloadable patterns which you can print at home on a normal domestic printer. You then assemble them together with glue or sellotape, and once that’s done you can use them as if they’re a normal tissue pattern.
How does a PDF pattern work?
A PDF pattern is a digital version of the printed pattern. If you were to take a piece of tissue on which a pattern was printed, and cut it up into letter-sized pieces and scan them each in separately, you’d end up with a file similar to what you get when you purchase a PDF pattern.
Can you download patterns?
Confirmation / thank you page download: sometimes you can download a pattern directly after purchase, but this is likely isn’t the only way to download as these pages are personal.