Do you sew using pdf patterns found online? Do you sell the handmade items you have made using those patterns?
Stephanie from Swoodson Says rounded up a list of PDF pattern designers who encourage and support handmade sellers to use their patterns. This list is perfect for indie business owners/crafters to get new ideas before holiday sales.
Stephanie says: “I see this question asked frequently online and have several friends who sew to sell. I don’t myself, but have had a few people email me to ask about selling from some of my tutorials, so I thought I’d dig around and come up with a list.”
See her full list here: PDF Sewing Pattern Designers Who Support Small Handmade Businesses – Swoodson Says
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There is no legal way anyone can keep a maker from selling an item made with a purchased pattern. Just like you can sell an item made from a pattern purchased from a big company, you can sell an item made from a pattern purchased from an individual or small company. And just like with big company patterns, you cannot sell someone else’s pattern as your own.