Printing & PDF Patterns

Having trouble getting your pattern onto paper? Choose the problem that looks most like yours below, or start with the complete printing guide if you're not sure.

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What's going wrong?

  • My Pattern Is Printing Too Small or Too Large

    The pattern measurements aren't correct? Check scaling, printer settings and the most common causes.

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  • My Pattern Is Printing Off the Edge of the Paper

    The size is correct, but part of the pattern is missing? Check orientation, paper size and clipping.

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  • My Test Square Is Correct, but My Pattern Piece Isn't

    The test square measures correctly but something else doesn't? Here's what to check next.

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Paper, Devices & Printing

  • A4 vs US Letter - Which Paper Size Should I Use?

    Find out which paper size to choose and what to check before printing your pattern.

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  • Can I Print My Pattern From a Phone or Tablet?

    Why printing from a computer is recommended and what can go wrong on mobile devices.

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  • Which Pages of My Pattern Do I Need to Print?

    Save paper and ink by finding out which pattern pages actually need to be printed.

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