Look under the list of materials needed, and the pattern download page in my shop is usually linked there.

Once you have navigated to the pattern download page in my shop, you must add the pattern to your cart, then click VIEW CART/ PROCEED TO CHECKOUT.

Once you are on the checkout page, you will be prompted to enter a few details.

And then click PLACE ORDER.

After you check out, two things will happen.

1.  You will be directed to a thank-you checkout page that looks like this:

Click the pink/purple button, and the pattern will automatically be downloaded to your pc.  

I provide the pattern only in the download; you have to return to the instruction page for the sewing instructions. 

Capture the instructions however you like. Most people use the print button on their browsers. (The blue link, where it says “Return to the sewing instructions, is clickable, and will take you right to the instructions.)

2.  The second thing that will happen is you will receive an email with the download and the link to the sewing instructions. 
YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE THIS EMAIL PROVIDED THAT YOU ENTERED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS CORRECTLY AND DO NOT HAVE A SPAM BLOCKER THAT MAKES ME TAKE AN ADDITIONAL STEP TO GET THE EMAIL TO GO THROUGH. (It truly surprises me how many undeliverable emails and spam-blocking notices I get every day!)

The email looks like this:

To download the pattern from your email, click the link under ‘Download,’ and the pattern will be automatically downloaded to your PC. (If you click the link under ‘Product,’ it just takes you back to the project page.)

For the sewing instructions, you can click “return to the blog post for the sewing instructions.” (And then you can capture the sewing instruction however you like.)

Reasons this happened: 

• You entered your email address incorrectly.
• The email went to your spam folder.
• Your email provider completely blocked the email.  This frequently happens with Hotmail, Yahoo, and AOL, so you will need to use another email address – like Gmail.)

Solutions to try:

Do not use a Hotmail, Yahoo, or AOL email provider.  Gmail is all I can recommend; if you are using one of these providers, I suggest using a different email address.

Check your spam folder. Add this email address to your contact list: Jamie @ scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com  (remove the spaces around the @ symbol.)

Return to the pattern download page and re-enter your email address.

Ensure you have the latest version of the free Adobe Reader installed on your computer.  (Any other PDF reader might render the pattern at a size other than intended for printing, or my security settings might block the way other random programs extract the pattern.) I cannot answer any questions about printing or opening if you use a program other than the free Adobe Reader.

You can download the free version of Adobe Reader here.

When you click on the link, depending on your device/operating system, a few different things will happen: 

Click the link ONCE and give your system a few minutes to work.

The link (pattern) might do 3 things depending on your computer settings.

A: You might get a pop-up asking for permission to download the pattern. or

B: The pattern might auto-open in the Adobe Reader, and then you can save the pattern wherever you wish to store it. or

C:  (THIS IS WHAT CAUSES MOST PROBLEMS) The pattern might auto-download to wherever your computer automatically stores downloads. Check in that folder as well. 

Tips to locate the pattern if you can’t find it on your pC: 

If you clicked the link and it seems like nothing happened, your computer most likely auto-downloaded the file to your download folder.  Here are a few tips to help you locate that folder:

Navigate to the place where you can search all the files on your computer and type “downloads”.  The search result should give you the download folder. Click on it.

Once you are in the download folder, sort by date (most recent at the top) and you should see your most recent downloaded files.  My preference is to open that file and re-save it to my pdf pattern folder, so I can always find it.  

You can also just search your computer for the file name. So if you downloaded the peasant dress pattern, search for “peasant dress.”

This message indicates that the link has expired or you have downloaded it more times than the allowed number (I have set an expiration date and download limit to protect my digital property from copyright infringement).

The solution to this error is to either search your computer for the file or revisit the post, re-enter your email, and generate a new pattern link to be sent to you.

You can. Simply click ‘Print’ in your browser’s menu bar.

My website, although fun and rewarding, is actually a for-profit venture. 

I gave you the pattern, which I probably spent at least 40 hours creating, plus a significant amount of money goes into my sewing equipment, photography equipment, pattern-making software, computer, fabric, sewing supplies, and a minimum of $450 per month for hosting and security, to keep the website up and running. 

I make, at max, .015 cents per page view. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but if each visitor spends a few minutes visiting three different pages, the website earns about half a penny. Those pennies do eventually add up to cover all my expenses, plus a bit extra.