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How to use PDF patterns
Have you downloaded patterns from my shop and
ask yourself how to use them?
Ask no more, as with this short guide you will be a pro using the patterns I have created!
Firstly, I do have in mind the cost of living and rising expenses on evrything, therefore I do my best to squize as much as I can possibly fit on the A4 or letter format, so it is still readable and what is more important that You, don't have to use as much paper and tape.
Once you have purchase a pattern from my shop, you will be able to download the PDF files. To read the file, you will need a software such as: Adobe Acrobat Reader, PDF Expert, Foxit Reader and so on...
Currently, my patterns come in A4 format. I will be expanding my range to to the letter format later this year.
Know that we know the basics, let's start preparing for the next project.
Step 1
Once you open you desired pattern, be sure to set your printer to "NOT SCALING". Make sure it it is set at 100% and pick the correct size to print. Europe usually use "A4" while USA use "letter".
But what if I need to make adjustments? Well, I will show you the process here.
Step 2
Puzzle up!
Paper layout my be helpful to help figure out which piece paper goes where. Use it, so you are not lost while solving the puzzle.
Step 3
Tape it!
Prepare a pair of scizzors and a tape. You may needs lof of it to connect the matching pieces together. Fill in the blanks where the printer didn’t print with a sharpie, pen or pencil.
Step 4
Cut Out!
Cut the prepared pieces of papers along the printed lines. Once you cut out all the pattern pieces. Now you are ready for a craft session!
Notes:
Prop patterns:
Patterns are 2D objects, which means they are flat. While props are 3D objects, which means you will need to separate patterns accordingly by yourself if you wish to add the depth, built though several layers.
Sewing patterns:
All sewing patterns comes without seam allowances. You will need to add your own preferred seam allowance.
Make a mock up!
Create a mock up from a cheap fabric with similar properties as your final main fabric. This way you make sure that the pattern fits your body perfectly and you don't waste your desired and propably an expensive fabric of choice.
Sewing is an incredible difficult skill to master, but once you know the basics and have a will to learn more it is a an incredibly rewarding skill.
And the most important part of it all:
HAVE FUN CRAFTING!!
And share your work with me by tagging @arissaworkshop or @arissavision on social media!
