Printing mistakes are one of the most common causes of sizing issues in sewing patterns. Always double check your settings before cutting fabric.
Common Printing Mistakes:
- Printing at “Fit to Page” instead of 100% scale
- Not checking the test ruler after printing
- Printing the wrong paper size (A4 vs US Letter)
- Printing only part of the page range
- Forgetting to unzip downloaded files before printing
- Printing from a phone instead of a computer
If your test ruler does not measure correctly, stop and adjust your printer settings before printing the full pattern or test print the first page only.
Always confirm scale accuracy and paper size before assembling pages. Small printing errors can result in noticeable fit issues.