How To Print PDF Sewing Patterns Quickly, Affordably, and Accurately

If you're joining Sew My Style for the first time or have never used a PDF sewing pattern that you print on your own, then this video is for you! See how I am able to print all my PDF patterns on demand, without paying for shipping, and ensures that they are assembled accurately.

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Simplicity 8380
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[greejade]

Your advice was spot on - I went to my local Kinkos/FedEx and found they printed architectural prints same day. When they’re not busy, they will even print immediately when you walk in with a file. It was so easy!

[margaretsteel]

Very important, make sure whoever plots it out for you understands, you want it plotted in landscape And Do Not Scale. I work for an engineering company so I can plot them at work

[barbaragraham]

I only sew the super easy patterns because honestly, I'm not a very good sewist. But I do enjoy the process of picking out fabrics and patterns and seeing what happens. I never even wanted to consider Indie patterns. But now you have planted a you for the great information.

[alipei]

I agree with not being able to get the bajillion computer pages to line up exactly, NO MATTER WHAT, there is always a small discrepancy, which makes me nervous for the accuracy of the final results.
I have used PDF plotting, and found them to be super helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I agree about paying shipping, but I just wait till I have quite a few (5 at least) patterns I want printed (which wouldn’t work for someone who wants all the new shiny things RIGHT NOW) but I found it was very affordable, plus I didn’t have to take the extra time, gas or trouble of commuting to go somewhere in person.
All that said, everyone is going to have a different preference and I really appreciate you throwing out other options which might work better for some people.

[louiselill]

I do get a bit put off buying Indie patterns for the very same reason so thank you Lindsey I shall seek one out in my town.

[rebeccaandcop]

Someone may have said this already but most big chains will print it also. My local town has a staples that I can email the pattern to and run in and pay and pick it that afternoon. I’m sure any office supplier that has a print area in it can also do the same. But yes I’m the same! I cannot tape the home printed patterns together correct to save my life!! For me It’s so worth the extra dollars to pay to have it printed on one big sheet!

[Cynthiav]

Thanks for your video, I just went through this process last week. Our town has has a couple of good print shops, so off I went. The first company no longer did that type of printing, however, the second one did for a very reasonable rate. No more printing off 35 sheets and taping them together. My patterns were multiple cup sized patterns, so it cost a little more, but I’m ok with that. I agree, it’s the best option!

[blumenaue]

OMG, girl. Perfect. I have a shop I drive by every day!

[patriciaferrito]

I usually print at home because I decide I want the pattern right away. I use a paper cutter, so my trimming is straight. I lay the pages out and use the diagram to see where an entire pattern piece is. Then I tape together loosely and remove a single pattern piece. Then I work on getting that piece flat, even and perfect. It's much easier to be accurate when you work with smaller pieces.

[sew_whatever]

I use pdf plotting as long as I have more than 5 patterns to print to make the most of it:)

[kofks]

I don’t have any problem at all assembling Indie patterns. I use PDF Plotting from time to time.

[donnawoods]

I have to agree with you about home printing and taping the pieces together. I find most patterns are out at least a little bit but that can make a huge difference! Sadly, my local printer charges $5 per sheet and it’s printed on architectural paper which is too thick for me. I may keep looking as some of the more fitted patterns may turn out better as an A0.

[baxter]

I prefer to print and stick using layers and printing the sizes I require. It's super easy and I don't have all the size lines driving me crazy! Great video for those who prefer multi-size pattern printing.

[freeleeTheBananaGirl]

but why didn't you get them to select your size in the layers before printing? Then you don't have everyones size confusing you while cutting?

[OneWisdomj]

I haven’t used a large format printing, but it might be worth it when I consider how much ink cost for my home printer 🤔

[ginahayes]

Great info, I use either Staples, Office Depot, places like that that do copies!!! And the are an office supply

[thecrafttimecontinuum]

Lindsey! Have you heard about using a projector to project your pdf pattern straight onto your fabric? I just learned about it the other day, right after I watched this video the first time actually 🙈 I had to come back and tell you! (on the off chance you hadn’t seen anything about it yet)
I can’t wait to try it out

[raslalique]

I'm jealous of you guys who can get this done for cheap. In my country it is very expensive to get large format printing

[judithsieweke]

Morning I don’t do it because I find that the end result is just as costly as buying the big four

[paulajohnson]

Thanks, great info. I was recently wondering about this topic. Great info!