Terms of service

Hello! Please check out the policies before placing your order.  I am a very tiny business (pretty much just me!), so appreciate you taking the time to review this information.

  • Check your email address! First off, please be sure there's no typos in your email!  If there's typos you won't get your e-pattern files, confirmation emails, or be able to log back in.  Make sure all is good and spelled correctly before moving on.
  • Printed patterns are custom printed to order and are mailed about once a week.  Please allow up to 7 days for your order to ship.  Transit time is not included in this estimate and will take extra time depending on the shipping method selected at checkout.
  • E-patterns are PDF file downloads for you to print at home or send away to a copyshop (like http://patternprintingco.com).  E-patterns are available right after checkout!

Products will not be substituted and are not returnable or refundable.

~Pattern Use Policy~

Wearing History pattern files may not be redistributed.  Each e-pattern is licensed only to the individual who purchased the pattern.

Our use policy for sewing patterns allows personal home sewing use INCLUDING creating objects for sale on a small scale.  These patterns are not for mass production, but are for an individual to sew for themselves, their family, or a custom sewing client. 

This new policy means you personally can use the pattern to make things to sell for craft fairs, maker fairs, Etsy shops, and other small home based business uses, PROVIDED you mention Wearing History in the product listing or tag, and give us a link back (or hashtag and tag Wearing History on social media where you can't post links such as Instagram).  I support you, you support me.  There's a ton of work, research, and investment in each sewing pattern I make.  Please respect this use policy.

The Nitty Gritty Details

If you chose to use Wearing History patterns to make items for sale we ask that you please comply with the following:

  • If you use Wearing History Patterns to create a garment for sale, please mention us and link back to us.  That way we support each other as makers.
  • Do not use our images.  If you chose to create a garment for sale from Wearing History Patterns, you must provide images of a garment you have made yourself.  You may not use our pattern cover images or our sample images. Our images are protected under intellectual property rights.
  • The new use policy does NOT allow commercial production using Wearing History sewing patterns.  Commercial production means having others sew garments for you on an industrial scale (whether small or large scale, whether in home or outside the home).  Our patterns are not intended or drafted for commercial industrial use.
  • Wearing History is not liable for your compliance with regional, local, or state laws pertaining to small business.  It's up to you to check if you are allowed to create garments in your home and comply with any legal business requirements.
  • Wearing History is not liable for your compliance with laws pertaining to ready made children's garments.  We create patterns based on period originals or new patterns drafted to evoke historical time eras, but the creation of the end product is up to you.  There are laws in place for children's garments and the fabrics, notions, and trims you use that you must research and comply to.
  • Our patterns are blueprints to a style.  Since the main intent is for individuals to create garments for themselves, it is assumed a mock up will be made to check fit and proportions and then tailored to your needs.  If you use Wearing History Patterns to create a garment for sale,  it is suggested you test the fit and construction of different size fit models and adjust as needed.  We're not responsible for the fit or size of your final garment.

All Wearing History Patterns themselves, whether printed patterns or e-patterns,  are protected by intellectual property rights and are all rights reserved.  You cannot forward, copy, or distribute Wearing History patterns as this is against the use policy.  Please support small business by telling your friends they can purchase their own copy of Wearing History Patterns through this website.

All patterns bought prior or after October 2016 now fall under the use policy regardless of when the pattern was purchased or what is stated on the pattern itself.

Thank you for reading the policies! Happy sewing!