Originally Posted by gale
I had no idea. I thought it was a big no-no to copy patterns unless you retain the original. So in theory, someone could buy a bunch of patterns, copy them all for their personal "working copy" and sell the still-brand-new patterns? Seems off to me.
In theory you could! That is why you can not return patterns/books to stores. I don't sell the original until I know I am not going to need it.
AND some designers recommend you make the working copy due to the nature of their patterns. Most fusible applique ones for sure.