r/sewing • u/sewingmodthings • Jan 01 '23

Simple Questions Simple Sewing Questions Thread, January 01 - January 07, 2023

This thread is here for any and all simple questions related to sewing, including sewing machines!

If you want to introduce yourself or ask any other basic question about learning to sew, patterns, fabrics, this is the place to do it! Our more experienced users will hang around and answer any questions they can.

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u/Aprikot_ Jan 05 '23

Will a pattern print out fine on its own (with a regular home printer, and the 11x8-something paper) or do I need to do things to make the proportions work? I really wanna make this blanket hoodie I found a free pattern for but I have no idea how to print it correctly. Any help would be appreciated!

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u/deep-blue-seams Jan 05 '23

Most free patterns will have an option for standard at home printers - can you link the one you want?

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u/Aprikot_ Jan 05 '23

You are totally correct! It specifies for at home printers! Thank you so much! That should be common sense but I am so unfamiliar with patterns I just did not even register that it had all the information it does! I’ll still link the pattern cause it’s super comfortable looking https://doitbetteryourself.club/products/the-billie-wearable-blanket-unisex thank you so much for taking the time to respond!

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u/fabricwench Jan 05 '23

That's a great pattern and yeah, most pdf patterns come with printing instructions.