Patterns for Pirates has added a brand new feature to their newest upcoming patterns! The Layers Feature! This means you can choose to print one size, a couple, or all of them if you’d like. They will still be the “No Trim” style.
Here is a few screenshots to help you use the new feature.
As always, you will need to open and print your PDF from Adobe PDF Reader (a free download if you don’t have it yet).
This is what your screen should look like viewing the PDF pattern pieces:
Now you can print just the sizes you need and save some ink and time tracing off your size! 🙂
As requested, here is our on-going list of patterns that have the layers feature (These are also the patterns that include the A0 Copy Shop File Size):
Freebies:
- Pirate Pencil Skirt
- Peg Legs
- Peg Legs- Add Ons
- Peg Legs- Maternity Add On
- Tulip Tee
- Tiny Tulip- Youth
- Wee Lap Tee
- Petite Pegs
- Teeny Beanie
- Walk the Plank- Adult
- Walk the Plank- Youth
Youth:
- Jolly Roger Raglan
- Jolly Roger Add-On Pack
- Sugar Pie Dolman
- Spice Cake Dolman
- Me Hearties Dress + Peplum
- Yo Ho Henley
- Tiny Timeless
- Baby Bear Joggers
- Fav Tee
- Butterfly Cardigan
- Heart Breaker Cami
- Little Loungers
- Sweet Bow Dress
- SOS Knit Pants- Youth
- So Classic Sundress- Youth
- Go To Jacket- Youth
- Cpt. Mack’s Cardigan
Womens
- Slim Fit Raglan
- Relaxed Raglan
- Raglan Add-On Pack – for women
- Sweet Tee Dolman
- Pumpkin Spice Dolman
- Sweetheart Dress + Peplum
- Siren Swim Top
- Hello Sailor Swim Bottoms
- Layer Me Up Shirt
- Women’s Henley
- Essential Tank
- Sunshine Dress
- Free Spirit Tank
- Women’s Henley
- Timeless Tunic
- Mama Bear Joggers
- Carefree Cardigan
- Granpda Cardigan
- Summer Kimono
- Cocoon Cardigan
- Cross my Heart Cami
- Favortie Tee
- Linen Loungers
- SOS Knit Pants
- So Classic Sundress
- Go To Jacket- Womens
- Ragdoll Raglan
Mens:
I made the Cocoon Cardigan a few years ago and love it. I was advised as a first time garment maker to use French Terry. I really like it but would like to use a different material this time but I don’t know names/kinds of material. Can you suggest something soft and drapey? I’m 80 now and always chilly. I don’t want something real warm but just like to have my arms covered most of the time.
Thank you! Pat
My favorite is a brushed sweater knit! They’re soft, stretchy and super cozy!
I cannot get the pattern to print properly. Curved lines on the smallest as well as second to largest sizes are straight lines, I use Adobe reader and follow the instructions. This happened even with my old printer. Computer is ok. I realize, this is why I haven’t purchased a pattern before. it is so frustrating
Hi Laura, are you printing with HP printers by chance? This has happened a good bit with that printer brand because it’s somehow converting the curves to points when sending it to your printer. Odd, but the way around it is to select “print as image”.
Printing a PDF file as an image bypasses that processing by sending the printer a simple image of the document instead. It generally clears up the issue for people.
Hello! I am struggling to find how to use the Layers option on my mac. Does anyone have information on what I need to do to see this option on a mac laptop? Thank you!
Hi- You will still need to download the free Adobe pdf reader to use layers. Here is a blog post about it: http://www.patternsforpirates.com/layers
I really wanted to try the Walk the Plank shorts, but this doesn’t work for Chromebook. The Adobe Reader does not have the option of seeing what you show on this page. It only shows two divisions, one for the instructions and one for the patterns. I wish you had just listed which pages need to be printed for each size.
Page 2 of the A4 and letter paper files have a printing guide for each size, and the different versions you’d want to print (ie: shorts / knee / pant length).
How about the previously purchased patterns like the straight leg palazzo pant pattern? Layers save so much paper and are a lot less confusing. If so how do I get the new layered pattern? Thank you! Quanah
Hi there! We updated our entire pattern collection to include layers and projector files. You can log into your account and you’ll find the newest files in there for you to download if any were updated. 🙂