Beklaedt sells both PDF and readily printed paper sewing patterns. If you are asked to select a "format" when buying a sewing pattern this means you can buy the pattern as either digital or a physical paper pattern.

A PDF pattern is different from a traditionel physical paper pattern in the way that it is sold as a digital file (delivered to you by email) that can be printed at home or at a print shop.

When you buy a PDF sewing pattern from Beklaedt you automatically get the sewing pattern for printout on A4, US letter and A0 paper sizes.

If you print the A4 or US letter options, you need to assemble the sheets of paper yourself to get the full scale pattern pieces. The full scale sewing pattern is laid out across a tile of A4/US letter papers. When you have printed all the tiles in a specific pattern you need to assemble the full scale pattern by joining the pieces of paper with tape while matching up the indicators (6 triangles on each piece of paper).

The good thing about digital sewing patterns is that you can save the file on your computer and print out new versions of the pattern if you loose some pattern pieces along the way.

Watch the video tutorial on how to assemble a PDF sewing pattern here:

(please note that the video only mentions A4 paper size - the procedure is the same for US letter size)

 Once you have purchased a pattern by Beklaedt you will get an email with the pattern as a PDF file which you can print on standard A4/US Letter paper at home. The pattern also comes in A0 format. 

The printed papers should be attached to each other - to get the pattern pieces in 1:1 size - which is done by laying out the pieces of paper as a grid as shown here:

The numbers run horizontally while the lettering runs vertically. 

At the top left corner on the first piece of paper (titled A1) you will see two squares, referred to as test squares. The outer square is exactly 10 by 10 centimeter, while the inner square in exactly 3 times 3 inches. Make sure to measure this test square on your printout to ensure you have printed the file in actual sizing (otherwise the pattern pieces will not correspond to the final measurements of the garment).

Each piece of paper is surrounded by a grey frame which lays with a distance of 5 mm to the edge of the paper all the way around the paper. Everything inside the grey square is a part of the final pattern, while the outer edge can be trimmed away.

The diamond shaped cubes (triangles) along each edge is exactly 1 times 1 centimeter big. These indicators are used as extra guides to make the assembling process easier. 

Beklaedt ships physical products to Denmark, the European Union as well as United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore and United States.

Shipping in Denmark: 49 DKK for orders less than 300 DKK. FREE SHIPPING for orders over 300 DKK (combination of both physical and digital products is accepted)

Shipping to European countries: 179 DKK for orders less than 800 DKK. FREE SHIPPING for orders over 800 DKK (combination of both physical and digital products is accepted)

Shipping to World: 299 DKK. FREE SHIPPING for orders over 2000 DKK (combination of both physical and digital products is accepted)

Beklaedt is a size inclusive company. We believe every person should define their own style regardless of size so we do not discriminate by excluding certain sizes for certain designs. 

Beklaedt is offering sewing patterns in 14 sizes: 

• European 34 - 60
• UK 6 - 32
• US 2 - 28

Please note that some of our older sewing patterns have not yet been updated to include the full size range.

If you spot a design you like which has not yet been updated to your size then please get in touch at hello@beklaedt.com, and we will be happy to grade it for you!

Please visit the general size chart here.

If you are making a blouse, dress, jacket or top you should choose your size based on the bust measurement.

If you are making a skirt, trousers or shorts, you should choose your size based on the hip measurement.

If you are in between sizes it is recommended to pick the bigger size and adjusting that. You can also choose to buy all sizes at once as a layered file. Then you are able to draw your own connecting lines between two sizes if you want to make alterations.

Please note that for each design there will also be a chart showing the final measurements. When comparing the general size guide to the final measurements you will get an idea of the ease within that specific design. This will also help you choose your right size based on your preferred fit of the final garment.

Yes it can be confusing to look at all the sizes layered on top of each other.

If you open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader, you'll be able to filter which layers you want visible at the same time by pressing the layers icon. By viewing only the size (or sizes) you are interested in it becomes a lot less confusing. By doing so you will also be able to make a print for each size (or combination of sizes).

All patterns sold by Beklaedt are including seam allowances. The inner line reflects the finished pattern piece (once it has been assembled) while the outer line is the recommended seam allowance for that specific pattern piece.

If you prefer to work without seam allowance, you can simply trim away the seam allowance once printed and add your own custom seam allowance instead.

On each printed piece of paper you should be able to see a thin grey border line which lies with a margin of 5 mm to the edges all around the paper. Everything within the grey border is part of the pattern while the 5 mm margin can be trimmed away when you assemble the pattern.

In order to print the pattern correctly your printer needs to be able to print 5 mm from the edge of the paper. You can check with your printer manufacturer if your printer meets this requirement.