How to Use Layered PDF Sewing Patterns – A comprehensive beginners guide
This guide explains how to access and use layered PDF digital sewing patterns purchased from Winslet’s but can also be used as a guide for any digital sewing patterns.
You can also check out this video which provides an easy tutorial on how to use layered PDF sewing patterns on Winslet’s:
How to Use Layered PDF Sewing Patterns on Winslet’s?
After purchasing a pattern, a confirmation email with download links will be sent.
Step 1: Open the email and click on the Download Now link.
This directs to a page displaying the files included with the purchased product.
Step 2: Choose the desired file to download. For this guide, download the A0 pattern.
After downloading, it’s necessary to open the file in Adobe Acrobat to utilize the layering feature of the pattern.
Step 3: Open the downloaded pattern in Adobe Acrobat.
The first page of the pattern contains instructions for reference.
Step 4: Navigate to the Layers section.
Here, some layers are visible while others are hidden.
Step 5: Determine the correct size. For this guide, the medium size is selected based on waist and hip measurements.
Step 6: Deselect the sizes not needed for printing, leaving only the desired size.
Patterns come with a seam allowance layer.
Step 7: Turn on the seam allowance layer if satisfied with the given allowance.
If a larger margin is preferred, hide the seam allowance layer.
Step 8: Trace the pattern without the seam allowance.
Step 9: Add the preferred seam allowance before cutting the fabric.
If satisfied with the provided seam allowance, turn on the seam allowance layer.
Step 10: Turn on the necessary layers and turn off the unnecessary ones.
Finally, print the document with the desired pattern and seam allowance.
That’s it! As easy as that! Please note that we change our website details regularly to improve customer experience so some of the options may be different from the images above. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at support@winslets.com
