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saraf3m in diy_pads

Other People's Patterns

Oct 10, 2010 03:45

So I'm developing my own pattern to start making some pads and was just wondering how people felt about ( Read more... )

pad converts, making your own pattern, patterns

Comments 10

luna__wolf October 10 2010, 13:27:43 UTC

I think that if the pads are for your own use and not for sale, it's fine to make them however you want. I don't see why anyone should get offended if you use their ideas. I'd take it as a compliment!

mooselover13 October 10 2010, 13:58:18 UTC

I'd like to add, on a humorous note... how many pad makers are likely to get the chance to look in your pants? ;D

saraf3m October 10 2010, 20:58:51 UTC

This made me laugh out loud!

saraf3m October 10 2010, 21:05:43 UTC

Thank you for the feedback!

majortom_thecat October 10 2010, 15:34:22 UTC

My pads have some unique features and I'm always thrilled and delighted when people show me how they've incorporated them into their own pads :-)

saraf3m October 10 2010, 21:05:09 UTC

This comment gave me warm fuzzies, thanks!

littlravn October 10 2010, 17:02:39 UTC

Its kind of a crappy business plan to copy another person's work and then try to pass it off as your own. The sellers that I've seen that appeared to be doing exactly that haven't stayed in business long.

For personal use I think the sky's the limit and if a certain design works for you then by all means copy it...besides..who is ever gonna know?

saraf3m October 10 2010, 21:10:25 UTC

I agree with your 1st comment, which is why I was questioning if I was "ripping off" someone else's design, even if it was only specific features. I'm planning on distributing to friends and family for those who ask or are "pad curious"--mostly cause I can't afford to buy everyone stuff I recommend especially if they aren't ready to commit to a purchase to the makers I love.

There's always the thought - hey I could be good at this...and I don't want to launch something that someone has put a lot of time and effort into developing. I wouldn't be opening shop for some time, if I ever do, if I'm even good at it...time will tell, lol. For now I'm just trying to advocate healthier, sustainable options.

littlravn October 10 2010, 22:21:53 UTC

Pad patterns are really, really easy to make. To start if you copy a pad or download a free pattern you can make some for yourself, friends, and family to get the hang of sewing them up and then if you get good at it and decide to open a shop you could develop a unique pattern for those purposes later down the road. It certainly doesn't have to be all or nothing. :)

I started making pads just for me but then some friends wanted some so I made some for them and word kept spreading that my pads were great so I finally just opened a shop. The money I make allows me to buy fabric so I can have a sewing hobby, get all my own pads for free, and be able to donate.

saraf3m October 11 2010, 05:31:27 UTC

This is so encouraging, thank you so much! I get a little OCD when I commit to a project and being reminded that it doesn't have to be all or nothing is truly helpful to keeping the big picture in mind, and to let things happen as they come.

Thanks for the input!