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Pattern Usage & Licensing

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Last Updated: September 2026
Trading Name: Bare Thread Patterns (operated by Jaclyn M Ltd)
Contact: hello@barethreadpatterns.co.nz

1. Personal Sewing License (Included with Every Pattern)
When you purchase a digital pattern from barethreadpatterns.co.nz, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable personal license.
 

  • What You CAN Do:

    • Print as many copies of the pattern as you need for your personal sewing projects.

    • Adjust, alter, or hack the pattern to fit your individual body or personal taste.

    • Share photos of your finished garments on social media, blogs, or forums (we love seeing your makes!).

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  • What You CANNOT Do:

    • Re-sell, sub-license, share, or distribute the raw PDF files, A0 copyshop files, or instruction booklets to anyone else.

    • Upload pattern files to file-sharing sites, Facebook groups, messaging apps, or cloud drives accessible by third parties.

    • Print physical paper copies of the pattern or instruction booklet to sell or distribute to others.


2. Small-Batch Commercial Garment Sales
We love supporting the home-sewing and maker community! If you run a small handmade business, seamstress studio, or market stall, you are permitted to sell physical garments crafted using Bare Thread Patterns - under the following conditions:

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  • Handmade Execution: Garments must be handmade individually by you (or within your small studio). Mass production, factory manufacturing, or outsourcing to commercial production facilities is strictly prohibited.

  • Commercial Request: Please email hello@barethreadpatterns.co.nz with your business details so we can grant explicit commercial permission.

  • Design Credit: Please acknowledge Bare Thread Patterns as the pattern designer in your product listings or social media tags (e.g., "Pattern: Dune Pant by Bare Thread Patterns").



3. Workshops, Classes & Teaching Licensing
Sewing instructors, retreat hosts, and independent studios are welcome to teach using our patterns!

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  • 1 Student = 1 Pattern License: Every student participating in a workshop or class must hold their own individual pattern license. Multi-copying or sharing a single digital download across multiple students is a breach of copyright.

  • Bulk Teacher Discount: We offer a 20% bulk discount on digital pattern licenses for confirmed workshop cohorts

  • (minimum 4 students).

  • To Arrange a Class: Contact us at hello@barethreadpatterns.co.nz prior to your workshop date to receive your student licensing code or group invoice.



4. Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice
All digital patterns, vector artwork, photos, branding elements, and written instructions are the exclusive intellectual property of Jaclyn M Ltd (trading as Bare Thread Patterns) and are protected under New Zealand and international copyright laws. Unauthorised commercial production, file distribution, or copying without permission will be treated as copyright infringement.


Let's support small businesses, protect independent design, and keep the sewing community thriving!


Questions & Licensing Inquiries
If you have questions about commercial use, stockist programs, or workshop licenses, reach out directly
: 📧 Email: hello@barethreadpatterns.co.nz
📍 Studio Location: Richmond, South Island, New Zealand
 

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