PDF Beginners Video Series

USING A COMPUTER - ADOBE ACROBAT READER:
To open & print your pattern files correctly on a computer, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader here
You only need the free version. DO NOT select the Pro version.

USING A PHONE OR TABLET - SEWSY APP:
If you're using a phone or tablet, we recommend using the Sewsy app to open & print your pattern files. Sewsy allows you to select the size layers you need before printing. Visit our Help & Resources index for our guide to printing via phone or tablet.

DO NOT CLICK MULTIPLE TIMES:
Click each file ONCE to download it. Each click registers as a download, so clicking multiple times will use up your download allowance. If you do use them all, don't worry - just email support@patternemporium.com & we can reset them for you.

WHERE TO FIND YOUR DOWNLOADED FILES:
On a computer, your pattern files will usually be saved to your Downloads folder. Find the pattern file you want to use, right click the file, select Open With... and choose Adobe Acrobat Reader.

IMPORTANT - DON'T OPEN THE FILE IN YOUR INTERNET BROWSER:
You may see your pattern appear in the download area of your internet browser once it has finished downloading. Don't open it from there, as this may open the pattern in your browser instead of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Go to your computer's Downloads folder & open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader from there.

We recommend watching ALL of the videos below before you start. They'll give you a much better understanding of the whole process. In particular, watch Video 2 before opening & printing your pattern files.

LAYERS:
You can use the layers feature to select the size(s) you want to print. Please note that you cannot re-save the pattern file with only your selected size layer(s) showing.