How to use patterns
This isn't your pattern.
This is instruction.
This is a begginer's guide for our PDF Sewing
Patterns. Whether you're new to sewing, new to pdf
patterns, or just need a little extra support our
begginers' guide is here to help.
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How to determine your size
Kids' size chart
Keep in mind that your kid's height is the main determinate for the size.
How to determine your size
Women's size chart
Men's size chart
Keep in mind if you are choosing pattern for the top (coat, dress, etc.) your
chest is the basis for the sizing. In case of lower clothing (skirt, trouser, etc.)
your hips is the sizing basis.
How to Print and Prepare Your Pattern
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You can print our patterns on A4 sheets on an ordinary printer and then glue them.
The first part of using any PDF pattern is
printing it out. It’s important that when you
print out your pattern you do it without
scaling. Depending on what program
you’re using to print out your pattern
things can look a little different.
If there’s an option to choose between fit
to page and actual size. You have to
choose “actual size”. If there’s a scaling
percentage option, you have to set it to
100%. In case of the "fit content to the
page" tickbox, please untick it.
To start, print only 1 page with the test
square. To do this, specify the page
number 1 when setting up printing.
Check whether the first sheet is printed
correctly: the test square should be 10/10
cm (3,94/3,94 in). Use a ruler to check
that square is at the correct size.
If everything is "ok", print the rest of the
pages.
If the test square is less than 10 cm (3.94
in), check your printer settings. You need
to find the "print Scale" parameter in the
printer settings and change the value to
100%.
The printed sheets are numbered, so you
just need to put them in the correct order,
guided by the scheme of gluing.
To glue the pattern, cut off the
unnecessary fields and connect the parts.
Use scotch tape or paper glue to glue the
pattern.
Cut out your pattern pieces along the
black line.
Follow our gluing scheme
Important. Seam allowance is included in all Pattern so no need to add
anything to your pattern pieces.
Symbols and designations
Check square. Designed to check
the scale of printing and the
correctness of the reflection of
patterns. Its dimensions should be 10
* 10 cm / 3.94 * 3.94 inches.
The page numbers are found in the
lower right corner of each sheet of the
pattern.
The direction of the common
thread. The shared thread runs
parallel to the edge of the fabric. It is
important to consider the direction of
the shared thread when cutting.
Tuck. The edges of the tuck must
be stitched to its top (corner). The
arrow indicates in which direction
you need to iron it.
Symbols and designations
Control notches help to correctly
align the parts with each other.
When cutting, it is important to
transfer all control notches from the
pattern to the cut part.
Folds. The direction of the arrow
indicates in which direction to fold.
Marking buttons and loops for
details
Button / button / grommet
Symbols and designations
Bartack
Fold. Explanation of half parts
and indication of the bend location
(along the center lines).
Line. Most of our templates show a
straight line, but in some you can
find such a dotted line.
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