Paintpuddles

E-Pattern Design & PDF Conversion

Designing your own patterns can be an exciting adventure !

Figuring out how to deliver them to your customers can be another challenge.

Let us take the guesswork out of it for you.

We will create an epattern of your design to give your hard work a professional look.

FAQ:

Q: What are epatterns?

A: E-Patterns are a neat and professional looking format for your original design.

E-Patterns contain a:

coversheet: that has a company logo, photo of your original design, supply list and company information.

body of epattern: has full written instructions of how to recreate your design.

pattern: line drawing of your design.

photo(s): photos of the finished product.

E-Patterns are then formatted into PDF files.

E-Patterns can be printed and folded in half, so that the coversheet has your company name and design photo on the front and the supply list and company info on the back. It can then be placed in a 4" X 6" plastic ziplock for a sleek look.

E-Pattern files can also be saved to be printed at a later date or be viewed on the computer to save paper.

E-Patterns are formatted as electronic files of your patterns that can be emailed as attachments to customers the very same day they are purchased. This is a very quick and convenient delivery to your customers.

Q: What are PDF files?

A: PDF files (Portable Document Format) are files that can be viewed on any computer.

PDF files create a file that keeps the original document intact, it will not be altered in sending via email and can be reopened on any computer and still retain the original format.

To view and print PDF files- you will need a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Most computers already have the program installed. If you don't have it, a FREE download can be found at http://www.adobe.com

What to send us:

for your epattern creation......

1. Company Logo or Banner..please send as a .jpg or .gif file (preferably at 72 dpi)

2. Design Photo- of completed project. This photo will be used as the cover photo and included as a larger photo in the body of the pattern..Please send as a .jpg file.

3. Design Instructions & Supply List-Please send as an attached Word document (word.doc)

4. Design Pattern- This is the line drawing of your design-Please send as a .jpg or.gif files (preferably at 72 dpi). Please allow at least a 1/4" margin around your pattern

5. Company Name, Address and Website Address

Cost

Cost for each E-Pattern creation is $3.50 each (Canadian Funds)

Click the link below to order your epattern design conversions....