Let me count the ways! I love e-Patterns! These are just a few reasons why I heart e-Patterns.
Reason #1:
With a hard copy pattern making two different sized coats at the same time would have been tough. I would have bought two patterns (to save time) or traced the one pattern pieces (to save money).
This way I could make it again and again.
With the e-pattern, I cut the larger template out first, use it and then cut it down to the smaller size. I still have all of the sizes because they are on my computer!
Reason #2:
I can download them to my iPhone, at the fabric store I know exactly how much fabric I need to buy. E-patterns are easier to organize on your computer and I can insistently see what sewing projects I have to choose from.
My hard copy patterns are all in a box and I have to look through everything to find what I need. Usually I come across a pattern I have not seen for years because I forgot I even had it.
Reason #3
Once I had a costumer who bought almost every Sew Spoiled e-pattern available. Her hard drive on her computer died and she emailed me about what had happened. I looked up her invoices and sent all of the patterns directly to her again.
These are just few reason why I like e-patterns. Why do you like e-Patterns? Please share with us why you buy e-Patterns.
Happy e-Pattern Sewing!
Reason #1:
With a hard copy pattern making two different sized coats at the same time would have been tough. I would have bought two patterns (to save time) or traced the one pattern pieces (to save money).
This way I could make it again and again.
With the e-pattern, I cut the larger template out first, use it and then cut it down to the smaller size. I still have all of the sizes because they are on my computer!
Reason #2:
I can download them to my iPhone, at the fabric store I know exactly how much fabric I need to buy. E-patterns are easier to organize on your computer and I can insistently see what sewing projects I have to choose from.
My hard copy patterns are all in a box and I have to look through everything to find what I need. Usually I come across a pattern I have not seen for years because I forgot I even had it.
Reason #3
Once I had a costumer who bought almost every Sew Spoiled e-pattern available. Her hard drive on her computer died and she emailed me about what had happened. I looked up her invoices and sent all of the patterns directly to her again.
These are just few reason why I like e-patterns. Why do you like e-Patterns? Please share with us why you buy e-Patterns.
Happy e-Pattern Sewing!
Comments
Can be sewing almost immediately. No waiting for the pattern to come in the mail!
Saves on shipping costs! I hate paying shipping!
Should I continue?
Hugs,
Gina
I have bought patterns before and forgotten that I bought them before they've even arrived!
I also like shopping from the comfort of my home at any hour of the day AND getting the pattern within a few moments rather than days. It is so convenient.
Another added bonus is that most sellers will answer questions about their patterns, too. Well, at least Sew Spoiled does :)
1 - they cost the same or more than a printed pattern and I still have to use my own paper and ink to print them.
2- you cannot sell many of them after you are done using them, as I would with a printed pattern.
3- there is a lot of extra work for larger items to tape and construct the pattern pieces.
I do like the instant gratification of having them and not having to go to a store or wait for shipping though. I think many "patterns" out there are just tutorials and many are even available for free. Places like sewingmamas.com has many patterns for free.
Love,
Leah
When I first started buying epatterns my daughter was in a size 1, she now wears a 5. I can still use the same patterns, I just print them off in bigger sizes. If it was a paper pattern I wouldn't have bought them again even if I did like the pattern.
I am with Erika on the cost issue when I'm buying a pattern for something I might not make more then one of. I guess I'm the biggest fan when it's a clothing item for my daughter.