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Sewing patterns from PDF problems - help needed

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Fairislecable Tue 05-May-26 11:52:51

I have a sewing machine and have done some curtains and bunting a few years ago.

I would lie to make a cross back (Japanese) type apron however any pattern I find online appears to be only available in PDF.

We do have a printer but it is cantankerous of more than 2 pages so I can’t summon up the energy to wrestle with that.

Does anyone know a pattern supplier who still sells paper patterns please ?

fancyflowers Tue 05-May-26 13:06:10

Some fabric shops sell paper patterns, but you might not find one for a cross back apron.

Do any of your friends or family have a printer they would let you use?

Fairislecable Tue 05-May-26 13:38:15

Unfortunately none of my close family do printing at home.

There were a few websites that do paper patterns but they were USA based so not really cost (or time) effective.

Thanks anyway I will keep looking for a solution.

eddiecat78 Tue 05-May-26 14:12:43

Look at sewessential website - they have 48 apron patterns.
Otherwise there are companies that will print patterns for you but I've not used them so can't make a recommendation.

Ilovecheese Tue 05-May-26 14:23:23

Sew essential and The Fold line will print the PDF patterns that they sell. I usually use this service rather than print multiple sheets. It does add to the cost though.

Fairislecable Tue 05-May-26 14:41:38

Thank you for your suggestions at least it points me in the right direction.

Fairislecable Tue 05-May-26 15:20:09

I have ordered the Sew over It Apron from the Fold line it is exactly what I wanted.

I am also very inspired by the designs for other things, fingers crossed if this goes well I my have found a new hobby!

Susie42 Wed 06-May-26 09:20:32

I would suggest Sew Me Something Beatrice pattern which I've made a couple of times.

The Sewing Place forum is a mine of informtion covering all aspects of sewing, and is a very friendly site.

Luckygirl3 Wed 06-May-26 10:10:27

Fairislecable

You can choose to print one page at a time in the print options.