FAQ

You asked, we answered. Our most frequently asked questions.

What shipping methods do you offer?

Please visit our shipping policy page here

What device can I read the magazine on?

  • Internet Browser
  • Computer / Laptop
  • iPad / Tablet
  • iPhone / Smartphone
  • Other PDF Readers (Adobe Acrobat etc)

How do I read the magazine? As a Digital Annual Subscriber

  1. Login to your account via the 'person' icon on the header of our website
  2. Go to 'Readers Area' tab
  3. Click 'Digital Magazine Subscribers Area'
  4. Click the magazine you'd like to download
  5. Click 'Add to cart'
  6. Checkout your basket (this will be free if you're logged in)
  7. Complete the checkout process
  8. Download instantly after checkout is complete OR via your email confirmation

The file we provide is a .zip file containing all of the content relating to the issue - you will need to unzip the file to access it - .zips are supported by most smart devices to learn how to unzip for your device view the 'How do I open a .zip' tab below.

NOTE: you can check out more than one issue / pdf patterns at a time

How do I download the free patterns in the magazine

  1. Head to our shop and the "PDF Sewing Patterns" tab.
  2. Add the pattern featured in the issue to your basket.
  3. Follow the links to check out
  4. Printed within the corresponding issue you will find a discount code.
  5. Use this code at checkout to take the value down to £0.00.
  6. Complete checkout.
  7. Wait for the page to load your download. If you miss the instant download link, an email containing your download will be sent to you.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major debit and credit cards globally for the following products; Annual Subscriptions & Single Digital Issues.

Also we accept PayPal for Single Digital Issues but no longer accept PayPal for digital subscriptions

How do I open a .zip file

ANDROID & GOOGLE

  1. On your Android device, open Files by Google .
  2. On the bottom, tap Browse .
  3. Navigate to the folder that contains a .zip file you want to unzip.
  4. Select the .zip file.
  5. A pop up appears showing the content of that file.
  6. Tap Extract.
  7. You’re shown a preview of the extracted files. If you want to delete the .zip file after extraction, select the “Delete ZIP file” checkbox.
  8. Tap Done.
  9. The extracted files are saved in the same folders as the original .zip file.

iPHONE

  1. Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
  2. Tap the ZIP file or archive.
  3. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.
  4. Tap to open the folder.

iPAD

  1. Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
  2. Tap the ZIP file or archive.
  3. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.

DESKTOP

  1. Double click the ZIP file
  2. A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.