FAQ
You asked, we answered. Our most frequently asked questions.
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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
- Login to your account via the 'person' icon on the header of our website
- Go to 'Readers Area' tab
- Click 'Digital Magazine Subscribers Area'
- Click the magazine you'd like to download
- Click 'Add to cart'
- Checkout your basket (this will be free if you're logged in)
- Complete the checkout process
- 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
- Head to our shop and the "PDF Sewing Patterns" tab.
- Add the pattern featured in the issue to your basket.
- Follow the links to check out
- Printed within the corresponding issue you will find a discount code.
- Use this code at checkout to take the value down to £0.00.
- Complete checkout.
- 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.
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What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major debit and credit cards globally for the following products; Annual Subscriptions & Single Issues Digital & Print
Also we accept PayPal for Single Issues Digital & Print but no longer accept PayPal for digital subscriptions
How do I view your shop in a different currency?
Simply click the dropdown box from the footer (bottom) of our website
How do I open a .zip file
ANDROID & GOOGLE
- On your Android device, open Files by Google .
- On the bottom, tap Browse .
- Navigate to the folder that contains a .zip file you want to unzip.
- Select the .zip file.
- A pop up appears showing the content of that file.
- Tap Extract.
- 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.
- Tap Done.
- The extracted files are saved in the same folders as the original .zip file.
iPHONE
- Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
- Tap the ZIP file or archive.
- A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.
- Tap to open the folder.
iPAD
- Open the Files app, then find the ZIP file or archive you want to uncompress.
- Tap the ZIP file or archive.
- A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.
DESKTOP
- Double click the ZIP file
- A folder is created containing the files. To change its name, touch and hold on the folder, then tap Rename.