PDF Printing Guide

Daughter Judy offers all of its patterns as an instant download right to your computer for either at home, copy shop or projector printing. Each pattern comes with 7 files and includes both size ranges; Instruction manual, home format pattern (US letter and A4 compatible), copy shop pattern (36” and A0 compatible) and projector format pattern.

PRINTING FILES AT HOME

We recommend a PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat or Reader for best printing using the “actual size” setting. Mac users are able to print directly from Preview at 100% scaling. All of our patterns are layered so you can select only the size or sizes you wish to work with, however this function is only available using Adobe Acrobat. The first page of our print layout has a scaling box which we recommend you print first to check your settings are correct.

Make sure you are using a desktop or laptop (do not use a phone or ipad) and unzipping the file before trying to open in a PDF reader. If you are running into operating errors try uninstalling and reinstalling your program or updating to the newest version of the software.

ASSEMBLING YOUR PATTERN

Following the numbered guide (layout included in the instruction manual) and use an exacto knife to cut off the right and bottom edges of all pieces and overlap securing with tape or glue. 

Tip : To prevent reassemblage we always recommend tracing your pieces which also helps you keep the original intact to refer back to if you make pattern adjustments. 

COPY SHOP

The A0 / 36" copy shop files are larger files that can be printed through a local shop that prepares prints for architects/designers or through different websites depending on where you live. The advantage to this is the pattern is printed on larger sheets so there is less cutting and pasting. For copy shop printing they must be printed through Adobe Acrobat/Reader or Mac Preview with “no scaling” or “actual size”.

PROJECTING

The projector file has been adjusted to have bolder line weights, larger fonts, all pieces in the same direction and opened so there is no need to turn fabric as you go. You will also find 2 grid layers (one metric, one imperial) in the file to help calibrate if needed, however this function is only available using Adobe Acrobat.