PDF sewing patterns basics | Beginner sewing guide to download, print, cut & stick digital patterns

I'm covering all the steps from purchasing a pattern on Etsy til right before cutting your fabric. In this video I answer 99% of the questions I get from customers on Etsy. This is also a list of good practices. Enjoy!

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00:00 Intro
00:43 On the menu
01:16 I purchase a pattern on Etsy
01:48 Download files 1st way
02:06 Download 2nd way via email confirmation
02:35 Still don't know where to download
03:08 The files you get
03:15 1st file: presentation file
03:46 Antoinette shirt Ruffle strips
04:02 2nd file: A0
04:09 How big is A0?
04:17 How to print in A0 format?
04:57 3rd file: A4-letter
05:03 A4-letter file appearance
05:19 Opening A4-letter w Preview
05:24 Common issue: scale is off
05:59 Common issue: layers
06:22 Solution to these issues: Acrobat Reader
06:57 How to hide layers on Acrobat
07:27 How to print on Preview (ur stubborn)
08:26 Print settings on Acrobat
09:14 Always check verification box
09:41 Assembling tiled=A4 pattern
10:10 Cut off margins
11:29 Stick pages in order
12:52 Picking your size
16:05 How to use measurement chart?
16:40 For the curvy chicks
17:36 Check if the brand offers you size!
17:56 What if you're across several sizes?
18:26 Cutting my size off the paper

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