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Printing sewing patterns

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Sidelined Fri 18-Aug-23 12:08:46

How do you print a PDF sewing pattern? Has anyone used a print shop? If so did you email it or take the file on a memory stick? Lots of A4 sheets needing sticking together seems too much of a faff!

HelterSkelter1 Sun 01-Oct-23 08:32:44

Sadly I don't sew, but I have loved reading this thread. It is like a different, new language. I can understand how much pleasure must be gained from making your own clothes in good quality fabrics.

Hetty58 Sun 01-Oct-23 08:48:34

HelterSkelter1, I loved reading it through as well. My sewing efforts have never reached that level. When young, I just carefully followed a paper pattern. These days, I'll draw around a favourite top or dress, then add seam allowances - and try to copy darts if I can.

HelterSkelter1 Mon 02-Oct-23 06:38:05

Over the last few days I have been watching on YouTube the V&A Fashion Unpicked series where garments in their collection are closely examined. Absolutely fascinating. Even for me a non sewer. So far I have watched several videos from Victorian to the 60s. And one current period discussing "gender fluid" designs and materials. So interesting.

karmalady Wed 04-Oct-23 09:30:31

style arc sent their october bogof e mail

choice of 2 `free` patterns if you buy another

simpson sweatshirt or sonny knit pants. I managed to avoid these as I am overflowing with patterns

Am just about to pin out M and M sanda, the cream cropped version. In good fabric as I know M and M patterns inside out now. I cut trousers 101 out last night, very very basic pants but I have been avoiding touser sewing. The crotch size seems far too big so I have taken off 2" both back and front crotch. Will be using toile fabric