Mastering Digital Patterns: From PDF to Finished Project
1 Day Workshop: Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date: April 26, 2026
This class is open to adults and teens, 13 and up. No previous experience required.
This workshop takes the mystery out of printing and assembling PDF sewing patterns. By the end of the day, you will leave with a fully assembled pattern ready for fabric and the confidence to navigate any digital pattern shop.
What You Will Learn:
- File Management: How to download, organize, and open PDF patterns using free software like Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Printing Precision: Understanding "Actual Size" vs. "Fit to Page" and how to verify the calibration square so your garment fits every time.
- Assembly Techniques: Efficient methods for "trimless" and "trimmed" assembly using tape or glue sticks.
- Size Selection: How to use the "Layers" function to print only the size you need, reducing visual clutter.
- Large Format Options: Introduction to A0/Copyshop files and how to use services like FEdEx or PDFPlotting for wide-format printing.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Open to all sewing levels from true beginners to advanced sewists looking to expand their pattern options. |
| Requirements: | Please bring a laptop with Wi-Fi capability. Ensure it is charged and ready to go before class. |
| Instructor: | Kristin Koury |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.