FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital Sewing Pattern FAQ

You should receive an email with your order download within a few minutes of completing your purchase. Just in case you don’t receive the email, here’s what to do:

1. Check your spam, junk, and promotions folders. If you’re using Gmail, the promotions folder is separate from your regular inbox.

2. Sometimes your payment is still pending and the order did not go through. If you didn’t receive a confirmation email, your order did not go through. Check your billing info and try ordering again.  Still are having issues? Contact your bank as to why your payment is being declined.

3. Try to avoid using a school or work emails, some organizations filter messages that include attachments.

4. If your still unable to find the problem, send us an email at info@SewSkimpy.com You may have mis-typed your email, or our system may have been interrupted.

We try to answer emails in a timely manner. Please allow 1-2 business days to receive a response.

 

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All patterns are instant download. As soon as your payment clears you will receive your email download link. You can also access this link from the “My Account” tab in the left menu of the site. 

You will always have access to your downloads. Please contact me if you have made a purchase from Basic Tease and are unable to access your downloads.

All patterns include a materials list with recommended fabrics, fabric yardage, notions, and size chart. All pattern pieces are computer generated and sizes are color coded for easy cutting. You can print the pattern in black and white if you prefer. Large or longer pieces (piping/binding) are cut using dimensions to save you paper and ink. The pattern pieces shown of longer pieces are just a guideline. 

You can email me at info@sewskimpy.com for  any questions you might have about your sewing pattern. I try to check for messages an Facebook and Instagram as well. Please be patient. I am not always available,

Yes, you are more than welcome to sell your items made with my patterns on a smaller scale. You can not use Sew Skimpy / Basic Tease Inc. Patterns for mass production. It would be amazing if you give me credit for my designs (but not required)

You will receive written instructions with my sewing patterns. The written instructions are also listed on this website. I do have quickie tutorials for all my sewing patterns. Videos can be found on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest.

No, due to the digital nature of my products, I do not offer refunds, exchanges, or returns on patterns. Please email me with any questions info@basictease.com 

Sewing Pattern Printing FAQ

You can print our patterns right at home from a regular printer. Open up the Download in your browser or in a PDF reader application. Print at 100% with no scaling. Check the 2” x 2” test square or Metric unit 5.08 cm to make sure your printer has the right settings. After printing line up the hearts to piece together the pattern pieces. See the assembly diagram in the corner of each page. Tape pattern pages together before you begin cutting.

 

I have had customers convert my patterns to metric. I’m not sure if you can use A4 paper. Check the 2” x 2” test square that I added Metric unit 5.08 cm. I hope it helps.

No, at this time I do not offer this format. 

Yes, the seam allowance is already included on all pattern pieces.  I use 1/4″ serger stitch seam allowance and hemlines are 1/2″ (keep in mind  with stretchy fabric 1/8″ will not make much difference)

Most of my Digital patterns are in 5 sizes.  Yellow = XS, Black = S, Red = M, Green = L, and Purple = XL Sizes range from 0-15 Junior sizing. Keep in mind  that my sewing patterns are meant for stretchy fabric. The sizing will change according to  how much stretch is in the fabric or the type of fabric.

Subscription FAQ

Monthly Subscribers get a $20 sewing pattern credit per month. Use the $20 to purchase any  sewing pattern  on my website.

6 Month Subscribers get a $120 credit every 6 months to purchase any  sewing pattern  on my website.

I have had customers convert my patterns to metric. I’m not sure if you can use A4 paper. Check the 2” x 2” test square that I added Metric unit 5.08 cm. I hope it helps.

No, at this time I do not offer this format. 

Yes, the seam allowance is already included on all pattern pieces.  I use 1/4″ serger stitch seam allowance and hemlines are 1/2″ (keep in mind  with stretchy fabric 1/8″ will not make much difference)

Most of my Digital patterns are in 5 sizes.  Yellow = XS, Black = S, Red = M, Green = L, and Purple = XL Sizes range from 0-15 Junior sizing. Keep in mind  that my sewing patterns are meant for stretchy fabric. The sizing will change according to  how much stretch is in the fabric or the type of fabric.

Sew Skimpy Terms Of Use

Yes, you can use Sew Skimpy patterns to start a small business! You can not use Sew Skimpy digital sewing  patterns for mass production. Please don’t share my downloads with others (it’s stealing & unethical)

Many small businesses started doing business using Sew Skimpy/Basic Tease sewing patterns. It has been simply amazing to see how many entrepreneurs have created gorgeous pieces for customers, and themselves using Sew Skimpy sewing patterns.

 

Traditionally, most sewing  pattern companies don’t permit their patterns to be used by small businesses. 

 

Sew Skimpy patterns can actually pay for themselves… A $5-30 investment can turn into hundreds or thousands of dollars. Many customers started businesses and have proven this can be done.

 

If you’re sewing your own products and selling them, Sew Skimpy is happy to help! Please abide by the following stipulation and do not mass produce my sewing patterns.

  • Don’t send the patterns to a third party manufacturer or seamstress.
  • If you have more than one employees, you will need to use your own sewing patterns.

Questions on our terms of use

Here is a list of the Do’s and Don’ts when using PDF Sewing Patterns, Images, Tutorials, and all other content created by Basic Tease Inc, Sew Skimpy and Tamara. All content is protected by the United States and International copyright laws.

Sewing patterns may be used for personal or small scale business use as explained below. DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE Sew Skimpy content or creations, even when altered, IN ANY FORM or UNDER ANY CERCUMSTANCE. When Terms of Use is violated, legal action will be taken. This UNETHICAL action is ILLEGAL and won’t be tolerated.

 

    What is small scale business use?

  • Sew Skimpy allows you to use digital sewing patterns for small scale production by manufacturing a sewn finished product from our PDF sewing patterns.
  • Small scale business: retail business selling finished products with one owner hiring one employee. Manufacturing is done entirely or a majority in house production. If you do not fit this description please discontinue using Sew Skimpy sewing patterns. 
  • If your business outsources any manufacturing, please understand that these sewing patterns can not be shared with third party manufacturers in any form under any circumstances, regardless of the size of your manufacturer

    Do’s

  • Post on social media and tag us if you want to give us credit @SewSkimpy
  • Create your own style name of your creation if you a reselling
  • Save your digital download to your computer, flash drive, personal Dropbox, Google Drive, etc….
  • Print digital sewing patterns for personal use, small scale business use for your sewing creations.

    Do Not’s

  • Resell the PDF Sewing Patterns, either as is or altered in any way
  • Privately or publicly sharing a link to Sew Skimpy sewing patterns via email, etc…
  • Alter Sew Skimpy sewing patterns in any way
  • Store the files on a public website (your website) or sharing platform so that other people can access the link
  • Use the PDF sewing pattern to drive traffic to your website
  • Send the Digital sewing pattern to a manufacturer for mass production or any other purpose
  • Use Sew Skimpy images to promote your finished sewing projects or any other use 
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