The whole PDF “thing” has become a bit of a big deal hereabouts. I know a lot of you struggle to find my patterns locally and others just want that instant gratification of a PDF: I get a lot of requests for PDF patterns. they are a “win” for the customer. On the other hand shops selling paper patterns struggle against the cheap cost of PDF’s and certainly can’t compete at price point. I have no idea how to keep everyone happy, and the whole thing has been festering away in my mind for a while.
For now I have added my new pattern Owl & Penguin & Duck to my craftsy store. This pattern uses wool or polar fleece primarily so it doesn’t really fit into patchwork shops (where obviously patterns are there to help sell fabric) so I am Ok with making this one a PDF. I have some others that will eventually become PDF’s, things are made with non-cotton fabrics or things that are just more suitable to the PDF format. (Underpants embroidery at last?)
(photo courtesy of Liz Mcmahon)
Do you have the answers to the PDF dilemma? Do you have the answers to keeping everyone happy?
