Begin with what is actually supplied
If a sewing pattern includes home-print and copy-shop files, identify them plainly in the product description and manifest. If it includes only one, say so before checkout. A knitting or crochet pattern may need a different distinction, such as written instructions and charts; do not copy sewing terminology into an unrelated product.
State the practical requirements
Explain the page size or software requirement where it matters, using your own verified file properties. A large sheet is not automatically a usable home-print file. A screen-friendly document is not automatically accessible. Avoid promising compatibility with every printer, application or device when you have not checked it.
Offer choices without a puzzle
Use a small comparison table: version, intended use and included files. If all formats are included, say that once and avoid unnecessary checkout decisions. If formats have separate prices, keep the labels identical on the product page, checkout option and delivered file. This is an editorial recommendation, not a platform guarantee.
Keep printing advice bounded
The seller should document the actual print instructions that belong to the pattern. This guide does not validate pattern scale, fit or drafting. If a buyer needs a different format, check the purchased package and available options before suggesting a repurchase. A clearer explanation may solve the issue without changing the order.
An original working example
Build a small option card using your actual package: “Format”, “Use this when”, “Included documents” and “Known requirement”. A fictional home-print option might point to the seller’s verified print instructions; a screen-reading option might prioritise navigation rather than paper output. Do not populate the card with assumed capabilities such as layers, adjustable sizes or projector support unless those files really exist and have been checked. The card should help a buyer rule out an unsuitable option before paying. When all options are included, replace the purchase-choice language with a simple explanation of which file to use for which task.
Sources used for this page
These records support the facts and comparisons above. Merchant-controlled records are labelled so you can separate product claims from independent evidence.
- Adding a digital product — Merchant documentation · help.payhip.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-09-27
- Digital product variants — Merchant documentation · help.payhip.com · Merchant-controlled · checked 2026-09-27