Here is a graphic recapping the basic settings required for all PDF patterns: This box needs to be UNCHECKED, as it will cause issues with certain types of PDF patterns (the kind that have blank margins around the edge that need to be trimmed off). Setting 3: "Choose Paper Source by PDF Size" Make sure you read the tutorial to double check the recommended setting. NOTE: Some pattern companies may recommend choosing portrait or landscape instead, to align the image to the top left corner. This will center the pdf image on the sheet of paper and automatically detect whether the image is landscape or portrait. The orientation should usually be set to AUTO PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE. The main setting that needs to be selected when printing is ACTUAL SIZE or CUSTOM SCALE 100% - either one will work. Printing from most other PDF readers or from the PDF opened in a browser screen will usually not result in accurate scale. You can also print accurately from the app version of Adobe Reader (on a Chromebook or other computer that uses apps, or a mobile device) BUT it's important to note that LAYERS (the ability to turn off sizes you don't need to print) are NOT accessible in the app version.Īll the following information about settings is based on printing from Adobe Reader. Windows 10, Mac, etc) before downloading. This is free software and comes standard on many computers, but if you do not have it installed yet, you can get it here (regular version, you do not need the free trial of the Pro version): IMPORTANT - Check at the bottom to make sure the site has detected the correct OS for your computer (i.e. The most reliable way to ensure you can print patterns accurately, is by by opening them and printing from the Adobe Reader software. The scale square is usually on the first page of the pattern, but check the tutorial just in case it may tell you a specific page number - make sure you only print that page first, as you don't want to waste paper while you sort out your settings! Printing from Adobe Reader But the good news is, once you've got these mastered, printing patterns will be a breeze! First, how will you know if your PDF sewing pattern printed correctly?Īll patterns will have a square or rectangle somewhere on them, which you can measure to check if the scale is correct. There are a few key settings you will need to use/adjust to ensure it prints at the right scale and without errors.
If you are new to printing PDF patterns, the most important thing you will need to do is make sure to print the pattern accurately, so the size of your sewing project is correct.
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