Want your next sewing pattern to be free?

Become a pattern tester!

Become a pattern tester

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How?

Apply through this link https://forms.gle/sq1UEBLqpeyXrM9S9 or by clicking on the button below and share your sewing profile. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or advanced, all levels are welcome!

When?

If you are selected to be a pattern tester, you will receive a message from me with a simple pattern, which will be yours to keep. If the process goes well, you will be receiving more patterns to test, which all will be yours to keep for free as well!

What?

I have hundreds of designs and patterns that I have not yet been able to make public. With your help, these sewing patterns could finally see the light! 

The sewing patterns may include cosplay patterns, ready-to-wear, accessories… Patterns that are already available but are due for an update will also be included. This may be your chance to get your hands on one of my most popular patterns for free!

Who?

All sewists young and old. You don’t have to just sew for yourself, either. You can sew for your children, siblings, parents or partner.

Yes, there will also be patterns for men.

How many patterns will I be able to test?

How many do you want to test? Once I have a pattern ready for testing, if you are selected as a pattern tester, you will receive a picture/drawing of the design. You can then decide whether you want to test the pattern or not. You will only be given one pattern/outfit at a time. 

If any of the pattern options are still in the testing phase when you are done, you can pick one of the patterns from the previous options as well!

What if I wasn’t able to test one of the options, but I still want the pattern?

Depending on which tester you are, you will get a bigger discount on patterns that have already been released per sewing pattern you tested.

See which patterns have already been released here.

Sizing

My new patterns will be available in more sizes. But no worries if your size is not listed! As a pattern tester, your pattern will be custom-made for your measurements, so be sure to fill out this list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QyosXqPMMFNKrAumAPXplQ6nFpZD_ZgW/view?usp=drive_link and send it along with your application.

Compensation

Of course, your help would be very valuable to me, so it’s only right for me to compensate you!

Please note that for monetary compensation, you must be registered as a self-employed person and be able to issue a valid international invoice for your services. If this applies to you, make sure to let me know! 

Monetary compensation is according to the table below.

For those of you who cannot issue a valid international invoice, you will be compensated according to the table bel

Just casually testing

A new pattern every once in a while.


  • 50% off* one released pattern per sewing pattern you tested

  •  

  • The tested pattern for free

I want to test more patterns!
More patterns please!

15*
  •  

  • The tested pattern for free

  • OR

  • 50% off* two released patterns
    per sewing pattern you tested

  •  

  • The tested pattern for free

I'm all in!

For those who want to go the extra mile!
25*
  •  

  • The tested pattern for free

  • OR

  • 75% off* two released patterns per sewing pattern you tested

  •  


  • A free sewing pattern request per three tested patterns

  •  

  • The tested pattern for free

What's expected from you?

Just like with the compensation, this differs according to which kind of tester you are!

Just casually testing

  • TASK

    Follow the provided instructions to sew the pattern

  • TIMELINE

    Within one month of receipt of the pattern


I want to test more patterns!

  • TASK

    Follow the provided instructions to sew the pattern

  • TIMELINE

    Within 1 – 2 weeks from receipt of the pattern



I'm all in!

  • TASK

    Sew the pattern and write instructions for patterns which do not have (detailed) instructions yet

  • TIMELINE

    Will be decided based on the difficulty of the pattern but within one month from receipt of the pattern

General conditions

  • FEEDBACK

    As a pattern tester, you must provide honest feedback on what parts were hard to make/understand
    or what part of the pattern/instructions you think need improving


  • PICTURES

    You must take a minimum of 5 pictures, from afar and close-up (you can be anonymous), which you consent to be used on my Etsy page, website, Instagram and any other places WhiBeArts may be present. You will be credited, so make sure to leave any identifying handles/links you want to be included! Pictures do not have to be professional or photoshoot quality, but they should be clear enough to see all details


  • CONTACT

    If you repeatedly can’t be contacted or don’t provide the feedback/pictures, you will no longer be offered patterns to test




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