dunster

No, people sell actual pages from the magazines on eBay. If they're caught selling copies they're booted off eBay.

Onebyone

My feeling is if I feel bad about how something is done then I don't participate.

quilttiger

Check inside the magazine where the names of the editors are listed along with subscription information, etc. One of the magazines I used to get included permission to photocopy articles and so on. Sorry, I do not recall which magazine it was.

paoberle

Make a copy and sent it. No one is going to come after you. Do you seriously think that the magazine is concerned about the little guy making a copy and sending it to a friend?

AZ Jane

There is always a right way and a wrong way. Usually depends on your conscience, rather than law.

rjwilder

I see used magazines and books for sale in thrift stores, garage sales and even my local library. So sell it to her for a penny and she can return it later to you for a refund.

Aurora

No way would I send one of my magazines to someone; experience tells me that IF it was returned, the condition would be severely compromised . Give her the name of the magazine and month, year and she can try to find it used on line. When I really want a pattern, this is what I have done to obtain it and then I can enjoy the entire magazine and frequently find other patterns for my enjoyment.

mawluv

Dunster is right, they only sell the actual pages torn for the magazines!!

cashs_mom

Your friend might be able to get a back copy from the magazine publisher or even find one on ebay. That way she would have her own copy.

I agree that for me it is more about my conscience and doing what it right. I've known a couple of pattern designers and have seen how hard they work to develop print and distribute their patterns. It's not fair to them to make copies and give them away. The ones I knew weren't making an fortune and my $$$$ paid for their pattern really helped them out.

Bree123

People also drive speeding down the road all the time -- not me, of course

I agree with those who've suggested having her try to find one on eBay or such. Another option that's legal would be for you to make a copy of the pattern yourself. Then, give your friend the magazine & the "personal copy". When she's done using it, she should either return both to you or destroy the copy. It would mean you would not have any copies of the pattern for a bit, but hopefully if you give the magazine to a trusted friend in a sealed plastic bag, you will receive it back in the same condition ...it's still a bit of a risk, but not as much as if you only gave her the magazine.