pdf Sewing Pattern Printing: How to Order

Usually it will have “print shop”, “copyshop”, “A0”, or “large format” somewhere in the filename – this is the one you want to upload. If there is a version with “layers” in the name even better – you will be able to select the size(s) you would like to have printed. “Copyshop” files sometime also allow this option. I am always happy to look for layers, and if possible, to print only the sizes you want. (Just remember that this may not always be possible, depending on your pattern).

For example:

This information will determine whether you need to order the pattern by length or by number of pages. The quickest way to find this information is to look at the “Document Properties” of your sewing pattern file.

Open your pattern, then:

if you use Adobe Acrobat+

If you use Adobe Acrobat: Using the gray toolbar at the top of your screen, chose the “File” menu, then look for “Document Properties”

Here we can see “Number of Pages” = 1, but that page is 841 mm by 2408.8 mm long. Normal DIN A0 is 841mm by 1189mm long, so this pattern should be ordered using “Pattern Printing by Length“

if you use Mac Preview+

Look to the bar on the top of your document. In the middle of the bar there is a small letter “i” surrounded by a circle. Clicking on that “information” symbol will open a box that includes “Document Properties”

Here we can see that the “Page Count” = 3, and that each page measures 81,11 cm but 115,81 cm. Standard DIN A0 pages measure 841 mm by 1189 mm, which (remembering our metric system) can also be written 84,1 cm by 118,9 cm. This means that the above pattern is formatted in standard DIN A0 size pages and should be ordered using “Pattern Printing by Number of DIN AO Pages“.

Please see the above information about using “Document Properties” – there you will find information about number of pages and length of pages.

First, choose the “Pattern Printing by number of pages” product option. You will see a drop down menu that prompts you to choose the number of pages that corresponds to your pattern

Important: “How many pages” refers to the number of page in one complete sewing pattern copy. If you would like to order more than one copy of your sewing pattern, you will need indicate that using the drop-down menu next to the “add to cart” button.

• Choose the number of pages from the “How many pages” menu
• Upload the file
• Make sure that the number of copies indicated by the drop down menu next to the “add to cart” button is correct (the default is “1”)
• Sewing patterns are printed by default in black and white. If you would like your sewing pattern to be printed in color, please click the “print in color” box (this will add 1€)
• Which sizes would you like to have printed (only available if your pattern has “layers” – there is no cost for only printing certain sizes)
• Is there anything else I should know? Let me know in the “notes” box
• Click “add to cart”
• ** Important ** if you are planning to upload more than one pattern, please make sure to click “add to cart” between each upload. Otherwise, you will not be charged the correct price, and I may not see all of your patterns

From “Lange – Length” drop down menu, choose the range that corresponds to the length of your pattern. The width is generally pretty standard and if not important for our purposes here.

*** Important: depending on your computer settings, the units of measure shown by your software could be mm, cm, or inches. So, you may need to refer to your favorite search engine to convert your length measurement into mm.

If you are ordering the printing of more than one sewing pattern, please order each separately. By which I mean:

• Choose the length range that corresponds to the sewing pattern you wish to have printed.
• Upload the pattern
• Choose whether you would like to have it printed in color (this option will add 1€ to your order)
• Let me know what sizes you would like to have printed (free)
• Any additional notes?
• Click “add to cart”
• Repeat as needed.