How to download and print a PDF sewing pattern?

To properly print your PDF sewing pattern, you must first purchase and download it, of course. This may seem trivial, but it's very important to download the files one by one. A PDF pattern can contain many files. For example, at ikatee, you'll find a tutorial file, a file for each size, and often an A0 file.

We therefore strongly recommend downloading all files and saving them in a specific folder on your computer. With Ikatee, you're only allowed five downloads. You can create a folder in your email to find them, but most importantly, make sure to save your files to your computer.

Ikatee PDF sewing patterns come with a check square located on the first page. Once you've selected your settings, we recommend printing only the first page of your pattern and checking that the test square measures 3 cm by 3 cm. If it does, you can print the rest of your pattern, double-checking that all the settings mentioned in the previous paragraph are still active. They can jump from one print to the next.

If the square isn't 3x3 cm, you probably missed a parameter. Go back through the list and check that everything is correct.

If you have trouble downloading files, try changing browsers (e.g., Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox).

You'll notice that a frame surrounds the pattern lines. What we want is to place them edge to edge and connect them. To get rid of the margins of the sheet, I recommend cutting along the frame, as this is the option that will create the least amount of paper thickness. But if you'd rather save time, here are some little tips: you can simply fold the edges over the lines (see video) or cut 2 lines out of 4, always the same.

You can then position the sheets edge to edge, making sure to match the marks. We recommend assembling them with tape. Also, follow the sheet assembly plan carefully to get to the line at the right time. Otherwise, you risk ending up with pieces of odd shapes!

The final step is cutting! Simply follow the cutting lines, knowing that at ikatee, seam allowances are always included.

Now that you know all there is to know about printing, assembling, and cutting out a PDF pattern, find all our PDF patterns in the store.

Our patterns are now available in A0 format in multi-size version only.

Printing in A0, our recommendations

To make the printing process easier for you and avoid sticking A4 sheets together...ikatee offers A0 PDF format for its patterns. These are very large sheets with all the pieces printed for all sizes at the same time. We avoid overlapping the pieces in this case to allow you to cut directly if you wish....at the same time, it's always a shame to cut out a pattern sheet because we often want to make another size later. In short, we have tested two printing sites for A0 formats for you:

Both sites are super easy to use; you upload your files and pay with mail or express delivery, the boards arrive folded in an envelope (we did it with express chronopost and we had it the next day...but in general, it will take 3 days max). The quality of the paper is excellent and the print quality is flawless.

The price...count from €1.20 to €2.40 in black and white and €2.40 to €4 excluding VAT in color per page (dimensions 841 x 1189 or approximately 1m2) excluding delivery costs.

We highly recommend either of these sites!