If a customer requests it, I'm always glad to provide a black and white copy of the pattern, or a copy broken into more/fewer pages (I've had some with low vision ask for LARGE PRINT).
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pdf showing it on white, which saves a lot of ink if the customer is printing it out. If the pattern is designed to be stitched on dark (black or navy) fabric, I also include a. pdf files, one with the pattern on a single page and one with it broken into multiple pages (then I also include a page with a "map" of how the charts fit together, also generated by my pattern software). I also encourage customers to ask if they need help, but of my 3200 sales, only a handful have needed instructions.
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I do link to Yarntree's page on how to cross stitch in my listings, and I send that link to anyone who asks for help. I don't offer directions on how to cross stitch, because (1) most people buying a pattern already know how, and (2) there are lots of places online to learn. is the key, with the DMC number, symbol, name, # of strands (almost always 2), # of stitches, and approximate length of floss needed. is the pattern, with symbols shown on colored squares. pdf has 3 pages: page 1 has a computer rendering of the finished pattern, generated my my pattern software. That’s kind of held me back a little bit insofar as I don’t have too many patterns available in my shop, even after two years."Īnother Etsy Cross Stitch seller weighing in: "I personally wouldn’t buy a pattern if I couldn’t see photographs of how it looked when it was finished, so I wouldn’t want to sell a pattern without stitching it first. If the designer only shows the digital mock-up, they're just pushing the risk of the pattern turning out badly on to their customers. There are so many threads on r/CrossStitch with unhappy people who bought patterns that look awesome on Etsy, but don't realize they're just the "stitch preview" picture from PCStitch. Honestly, I think the most important thing is having a photo of the finished item.
Ways to contact me in case of issues (email / convo / social media) and an Instagram link for sharing their WIP.Ī note not to sell or copy the pattern, but that I'm happy for them to sell the finished item, as long as they credit me and link to my store. Don't do just blocks of colour, as some people find it difficult to see or prefer to print it black and white. The pattern itself - with coloured icons. And if something isn't clear on the pattern, I'll add close-up photos or drawings to show exactly what to do. List of threads - both the DMC ones used and the equivalent in Anchor,Ī page of instructions - I put a couple of links to good websites / YouTube tutorials for absolute beginners, but I also explain any specific issues in that particular pattern.