{"id":1766,"date":"2019-09-04T02:14:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T02:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tianascloset.com\/?page_id=1766"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:45:52","slug":"how-to-print-tianas-closet-patterns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/how-to-print-tianas-closet-patterns\/","title":{"rendered":"Printing Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will help you print your pattern correctly, whether you are using a home printer, a copy shop, or a projector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the Correct Pattern File<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiana\u2019s Closet patterns are provided in multiple formats to suit different printing methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Home Printer Files (A4 \/ US Letter)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These files are designed for printing on standard home printers using A4 or US Letter paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for file names containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A4-Letter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home-Printer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home printer files are easy to identify because they contain many pages that will need to be assembled after printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example file names:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A4-Letter-PatternName.pdf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home-Printer-PatternName.pdf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"219\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093007.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093007.png 219w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093007-200x39.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093056.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093056.png 265w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093056-200x32.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. A0 Copy Shop Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These files are designed for large-format printing at a copy shop or print service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A0 files usually contain only <strong>1\u20134 pages<\/strong> because the pattern pieces are printed on large sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example file names: A0-PatternName.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"37\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093046.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45168\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Projector Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projector files are intended for sewists who project patterns directly onto fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projector files usually contain only <strong>one page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example file names: Projector-PatternName.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093106.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093106.png 236w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-093106-200x36.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Using Layered PDF Files<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiana\u2019s Closet patterns include layered PDF files, which allow you to display only the sizes you want to sew, making the pattern easier to read and trace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you only need Size M, you can hide all other sizes before printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4138c9df71bd427841db132ac71cbde2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Note: <\/strong>Layered PDFs work best on a computer. Phones, tablets, and mobile PDF viewers may not display or control layers correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best experience, please use a computer and open the file using <strong>Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/strong>. Adobe Acrobat Reader is free to download and use. A paid subscription is <strong><u>NOT<\/u><\/strong> required for viewing or printing layered patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader directly from their website here: <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\">https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Open the Layers Panel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Open the layered PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Locate the <strong>Layers<\/strong> icon in the left navigation panel. It looks like a stack of overlapping squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-1024x912.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-1024x912.png 1024w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-768x684.png 768w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-200x178.png 200w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210-500x445.png 500w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085210.png 1259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not see the Layers panel: Click <strong>View<\/strong> &#8211;> Select <strong>Show\/Hide<\/strong> &#8211;> Select <strong>Navigation Panes<\/strong> &#8211;> Click <strong>Layers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x610.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x610.png 1024w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x457.png 768w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1536x915.png 1536w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-200x119.png 200w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-500x298.png 500w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png 1911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Turn Sizes On or Off<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Layers panel, you will see a list of available sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. To hide a size: Click the small <strong>Eye<\/strong> icon next to the layer name &#8211;> the layer will disappear from the pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. To show it again: Click the <strong>Eye<\/strong> icon once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can leave only the sizes you need visible before printing. The layer that contains the Legend and texts must not be unchecked &#8211; it contains page borders and notes for you to assemble the pattern correctly. This layer is often named &#8220;LEGEND &#8211; DO NOT UNCHECK&#8221; or &#8220;PRINT FOR ALL SIZES&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below I have turned off all sizes and keeping only size XXL and the Legend layers. It looks much cleaner than when all sizes are displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-1024x915.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-1024x915.png 1024w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-200x179.png 200w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242-500x447.png 500w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-03-085242.png 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Check Your Printer Settings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When printing, make sure the pattern is printed at its original size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the printer scale to: <strong>Actual Size<\/strong> or <strong>100% Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose to print only on one side of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do <strong>NOT<\/strong> select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fit to Page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scale to Fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shrink Oversized Pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print on Both Sides of Paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any scaling option may cause the pattern pieces to print incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-1024x608.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-1536x912.png 1536w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-200x119.png 200w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2-500x297.png 500w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-2.png 1905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Measure the Test Square<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For home printers, as the patterns contain multiple pages, before printing the entire pattern, always print <strong>Page 1 only<\/strong>. This page contains the test square used to verify print accuracy. Printing a test page first helps prevent wasted paper and ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After printing Page 1, measure the test square with a ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measurement should match the dimensions printed beside the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the test square measures correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return to the print menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print all pages of the pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble the pages following the pattern layout guide included in the PDF (on page 2 of the file).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-1536x908.png 1536w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-200x118.png 200w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1-500x296.png 500w, https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1.png 1906w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. My pattern printed too small or too large.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check that the printer is set to <strong>Actual Size<\/strong> or <strong>100% Scale<\/strong>. Do not use any scaling or fit-to-page options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. I cannot see the Layers panel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you are opening the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Many web browsers and mobile PDF viewers do not support PDF layers properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. The layers are not working on my phone or tablet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Layer functionality is limited on many mobile devices. Open the pattern on a Windows or Mac computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Which file should I print at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the file containing <strong>A4-Letter<\/strong> or <strong>Home-Printer<\/strong> in the file name. These files contain many pages and are designed for standard home printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Which file should I send to a copy shop?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the <strong>A0<\/strong> file. These files contain only a few large pages and are designed for large-format printing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will help you print your pattern correctly, whether you are using a home printer, a copy shop, or a projector. Step 1: Choose the Correct Pattern File Tiana\u2019s Closet patterns are provided in multiple formats to suit different printing methods: 1. Home Printer Files (A4 \/ US Letter) These files are designed for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1766","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1766"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45178,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766\/revisions\/45178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}