Frequently asked questions

Check that you’ve downloaded and installed the latest version of Adobe Reader. When ordering a Tessuti PDF pattern, we’ll send you two emails. One email will be your order confirmation and the other will include all the links you need to download your pattern, including pattern sheets and instructions.

It might have ended up in your spam/junk folder. If it’s not there, check that you gave us the correct email address when you placed your order.

We strongly recommend downloading to a laptop or desktop computer. When you click a link, your computer will automatically download the file. Check your ‘Downloads’ folder if you can’t see it. If you’re having trouble downloading files to an iPad, read through these tips.

If you’re printing the pattern on a home printer, select and download the necessary files named ‘Print-At-Home’. If you wish to have the actual size version printed at a copy shop, download the sheet/s named ‘Actual Size - Copy Shop’.

Always print the test square page first to check you’ve got the print scale correct. Make sure you’ve set your file to print at 100% (or actual size). On some very rare occasions, printers won’t print to scale even when set to 100%. If this is the case, we recommend you send it to a copy shop.

Visit our How-To blog post to learn more.

Have you downloaded all the pattern sheets? Each pattern product page (in the online shop) lists how many sheets are included in your pattern.

Check that you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed. If not, download and install and be sure to restart your computer before trying to print again.

When you receive your order, we recommend that you download and save your pattern files immediately.

If you can’t locate your order, please email us fabrics@tessuti.com.au with your full name, pattern details and approximate date of purchase.

As printed on our patterns and on the product page, all patterns are designed and copyright owned by Tessuti Fabrics and are for personal use only. Using our patterns to produce garments for commercial sale is strictly prohibited.

Yes, all seam allowances are included. Please take the seam allowance specified in the instructions.

Before cutting out your fabrics, please refer to the pattern Size Chart and Finished Garment Measurements to work out the best size for you. Our patterns are drafted for an average height of approximately 165-170cm. If your height differs from this, you may need to lengthen/shorten the pattern pieces where indicated on the pattern. As always, and before cutting into your final fabric, we recommend sewing a toile to determine if any alterations or adjustments need to be made to your final garment.

Tessuti Patterns are drafted for a B-C bust cup. As most of our styles are relaxed and less fitted, making a toile is the best way to determine which/if any bust adjustments are required.

For Australian fabric orders under AU$200, we charge a flat shipping rate of $12 within Australia. For International fabric orders under $250 we charge a flat shipping rate of $30. Free shipping is provided for all Australian orders over $200 and $250 internationally. If you’re located outside of Australia and purchasing only one or two hardcopy patterns, we charge $12 for one pattern and $20 for two. Three or more hardcopy patterns incur the regular shipping charges.

Please allow 2-5 working days for deliveries within Australia. For international orders, please allow 6-20 working days. When shipping overseas, delays may occur during the customs stage.

We do not offer refunds/exchange on cut fabrics, remnants and patterns (hardcopy or digital) so please select carefully before placing your order.

We do our very best to photograph and represent our fabrics with colour accuracy however colours may appear differently depending on your device/monitor. If unsure and to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend purchasing a $2 fabric sample. To do this, select the ‘Order $2 Swatch’ button on the product page. If you can’t see this button it means that we don’t cut samples on that particular fabric e.g. bridal/beaded laces, panel pieces etc. If you would like to purchase our minimum cut (10cm), please email or contact our Surry Hills store on 02) 9211 5536 to enquire.

If you have placed an order and received the wrong fabric, please email us fabrics@tessuti.com.au

For any other shipping/returns queries, please refer to our Shipping & Refunds page.

Yes! Please visit our swatches information page for more details.

Where applicable, the product pages will display the price per yard as well as price per metre and 1/4 of a metre.

Our online range represents a small percentage of what we carry in our bricks & mortar stores.

If you can't find what you're looking for, please email fabrics@tessuti.com.au or call your nearest store and we'll help you find the perfect fabric for your project needs.

Sometimes! Much of our stock is designer end-of-line fabric bought in limited quantities, so once it’s gone, it’s often gone for good. Click “Notify Me If Re-Stocked” on the product page and enter your email – if it becomes available again, we’ll let you know. There may also be limited stock remaining in-store, so feel free to call our Surry Hills or Melbourne shops to check.

Yes! Our website provides options to view prices in AUD, NZD, USD, GBP, EUR & CAD. Before you start shopping, click on your preferred currency at the top right hand corner of the homepage.

You can browse our store prices in AUD, NZD, USD, GBP, EUR & CAD, however when checking out, the total amount owing processes in AUD.