I recently had someone (anonymously) comment on a post here three times, asking for a free pattern of the item I was writing about. I was a little annoyed. Firstly, if they had bothered to read the post, the item was made from a pattern in a book - I will always credit a book when I use a pattern. If you like what I have made, then go buy the book as I am not about to give away for free someone else's hard work.
Secondly, if the item I am writing about was designed and made by me, then unless it specifically has a link to a free pattern, then no, there is no free pattern. I work very hard when it comes to designing and writing patterns - would you ask your plumber or electrician to work for free? I don't think so...
Thirdly, on many occasions the items I design are not for me but for someone else and therefore I am not at liberty to give away/sell the pattern.
And finally, it really rubs me up the wrong way if someone cannot be bothered to use a name or write more than a one line terse request "how can I get the free pattern please". I generally don't respond well to rudeness. If someone comes to me asking politely for help or where they can find a pattern, I will always take the time to respond as best I can. Often the people I respond to don't bother to say thank you or even acknowledge my reply. You get kind of jaded after a while....so no, no you can't have the pattern for free.
Rant over...normal service will be resumed shortly.
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