Moving from traditional printed sewing information to electronic documents? Here's information you need to know!

What is a PDF File?

PDF (Portable Document File) and is a universal file format; allowing you to view accurate electronic reproductions of our sewing documents regardless of the computer, operating system, monitor or printer.

What is Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free software utility for viewing and printing PDF files. Think of it as putting a "special" pair of glasses on your computer to open and view a PDF file.

Where do I get Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free software download from Adobe's website: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

How do I receive my sewing PDF file?

Our electronic sewing resources will be delivered as an attached file to your e-mail.

How do I open my sewing PDF file?

First, be sure Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer. Locate the e-mail message with the attached sewing PDF file. Open the attachment section of the e-mail message. Double click on the file, your Adobe Acrobat Reader software will launch and the file will open.

Can I print my sewing PDF file from Sew 'n' Sew?

Yes. When you are ready to print, choose File > Print. Remember this is for personal use, you are not authorized to print multiple volumes for your sewing club!

Can I send my sewing PDF file to my friends?

No. Tracking detection is embedded into each file. Please encourage your friends to subscribe.

I want a copy of my sewing PDF file, but I don't have a printer attached to my computer. What can I do?

Order the sewing information in its printed version.

Viewing/Printing Troubleshooting Questions

What if I get an error message when trying to display a sewing PDF document? Is it your file or my system?

Every file is tested and verified before leaving our system. However, due to high traffic on the Internet, a file can be damaged during delivery. If the file is a free download, try downloading it again. If you purchased the sewing PDF file or it a newsletter issue, contact us and we will provide you with another copy of the file free of charge.

I opened my sewing PDF file, it looks great on the screen. When I try to print, the words run together with no spaces between them? What's wrong?

Most likely, it is your printer driver. This issue can quickly be resolved by downloading and installing the latest printer driver for your particular make/model printer from the manufacturer.

Downloading Free Sewing PDF Resources Questions

How do I download a sewing PDF file using Internet Explorer?

To download a file by following a link on a Web page, point to the link, hold down the mouse button, and then click Download Link to Disk on the menu.

How do I find the location of the downloaded file from Internet Explorer?

1. On the Tools menu, click Download Manager.
2. Double click the file.
3. Need Internet Explorer to help you find the file? Click Reveal in the Finder.

How do I find out where the downloaded file was saved in Internet Explorer?

1. On the Tools menu, click Download Manager.
2. Double click the file.
3. Need Internet Explorer to help you find the file? Click Reveal in the Finder.

How do I find out why a file did not download using Internet Explorer?

1. On the Tools menu, click Download Manager.
2. Double click the file. In the Status area, Internet Explorer reports any errors it encountered while downloading the file. If the file is a free download, please try downloading it again.

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If you are experiencing any problems with your Sew 'n' Sew electronic documents, we want to know! E-mail us immediately for help!