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How to put together a pdf sewing pattern

The nature of the sewing pattern industry has changed drastically in the last 20 years.  We went from having to get patterns from a fabric store to being able to print them right from home.

This has been both a blessing and a curse.  A blessing because we don't even have to leave our homes to sew.  But a curse because learning how to put together a pdf sewing pattern can be a challenge.

how to put together a pdf sewing pattern
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    Not anymore!  Today I am going to walk you through how to print and assemble a PDF sewing pattern.  I hope this will answer all your questions about PDF patterns.

    What is a PDF pattern download?

    PDF patterns are sewing patterns that you can download and print right from home.  You print the pages and assemble the pieces from home.  No going to the store.


    How do digital sewing patterns work?

    You can get digital sewing patterns online from Etsy shops, online sewing retailers, or free from sewing bloggers.  You simply download them to your computer and print from home or send to a print shop to be printed.


    How does downloading a sewing pattern work?

    Depends on where you are getting your pattern from.  Patterns that are from Google Drive and Etsy can be downloaded right to your computer by clicking the download button.

    Once you've downloaded, search for the name of the pattern on your computer.  When you find the pattern open it and you can start printing.


    How do you assemble a sewing pattern PDF?

    To assemble a PDF pattern you'll need tape, a paper cutter and your PDF pattern.  I'll walk you through all the steps below.





    How to Assemble PDF Sewing Patterns



    how to print and assemble a pdf sewing pattern
    Materials Needed


    how to print and assemble a pdf sewing pattern
    Step 1
    Print off your PDF pattern.  First, check the 2x2" square.  Make sure it measures exactly.

    Use paper cutter to cut the right side margin to the line.  Next, cut off the bottom margin.  Leave the left and top margins.



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    Step 2
    Match the triangles until they make a diamond.  You'll match the same numbers and letters.  Tape in place.




    Step 3
    Continue taping horizontally across the pattern.  Matching the triangle markings.

    When you finish a row of pieces, move to the next row and tape them in order horizontally.  Wait to attach the rows until they are all taped together.




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    Step 4
    When all the rows are taped together, take the first two rows and match their vertical markings.  




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    Step 5
    Tape in place.  Make sure to add extra tape where you will cut on your cut lines.  That way the pattern won't fall apart when you cut out your pattern pieces.




    how to put together a pdf sewing pattern 
    Step 6
    Once all your rows are taped together you can cut out your pattern pieces and get started cutting your pattern pieces.




    how to put together a pdf sewing pattern

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