Frequently asked questions

Every pattern comes as a set of PDFs. There is a tiled file that prints on US Letter or A4 at home, and a single large A0 file if you would rather take it to a copy shop. A separate construction workflow takes you through the make step by step. The files are layered, so you can switch off the sizes you are not cutting and print only yours. Finished measurements and the full fabric list are on every pattern page. If you have never used a PDF pattern, read how to print a PDF sewing pattern first.

Nothing ships. Your download link is emailed the moment you check out, usually inside a minute, and it stays in your order confirmation so you can come back to it later. If it has not arrived after ten minutes, check your spam folder, then get in touch.

Yes. The US Letter and A4 file tiles across ordinary printer paper and you tape the pages together along the printed registration marks. Print at 100 per cent with page scaling switched off, then measure the test square on the first page before you cut anything. The full method is in how to print a PDF sewing pattern.

A0 is one large sheet, about 33 by 47 inches. Any copy shop or blueprint printer can run it, usually for a few dollars, and it saves you taping forty pages together. Send them the A0 PDF and ask for it printed at 100 per cent, no fit to page.

Garment patterns run XS to XXL. The Midi Slip Dress runs XS to XL. Bags are one size. Every pattern lists finished measurements taken flat, so you can compare them against a garment you already own instead of guessing from a body chart. Find your size walks through it.

Most of them. Each pattern page is marked Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. The beginner patterns use straight seams and standard knit construction, so the tops are a sensible first make. Bias cutting and heavy leather take more care, which is why the slip dress and the bags are marked Intermediate. The Work Jacket is marked Advanced. It is fully lined and bagged out, with welt pockets.

Every pattern page lists a recommended fabric with a weight in gsm, the yardage you need, and the colours shown in the photos. Matching the weight matters more than matching the exact fibre. Choosing fabric covers what to look for and what to avoid.

Digital files cannot be returned once downloaded, so sales are final. If a file is broken, will not open, or is missing pages, tell me and I will fix it or refund you. The full wording is in the refund policy.

The patterns are licensed for personal use. Sew for yourself, sew for friends and family. You cannot resell, share or redistribute the files, and you cannot use them for commercial production without written permission. If you want to make and sell garments from one of these patterns, ask me first.

The link stays in your order confirmation, so search your inbox for Kissing Parasites first. If you still cannot find it, send your order number through the contact page and I will resend it.

Within one to two business days. Weekends and holidays run slower.

Yes. There is a pattern request form. I read every one, and the requests that keep coming up get drafted.