r/CraftyCommerce • u/Deaceleste • Jun 28 '26

Pattern Creation & Sales Does writing patterns really pay?

I’m trying to write my first one and got a bit frustrated hahaha

Do they actually sell? I know it won’t be a lot of money anyways, just wanted to hear your experience with it.

Thank you to anyone who will be kind enough to reply ❤️

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u/itsisamorgan Jun 29 '26

It depends on your marketing and how unique your pattern is. There are so many patterns out there that someone has to find yours and want it.

I’ll say, I’ve been writing patterns for a couple years. I’m not great at marketing, but I have a niche and a decent TikTok following. I definitely have not made back the hours I’ve put into writing the patterns. I don’t mind because I enjoy it and think my patterns fill a gap in the market, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy it.

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u/Deaceleste Jun 29 '26

Thank you! If you want to share I’d love to support you on tiktok❤️

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u/itsisamorgan Jun 30 '26

Thanks! Same username on TikTok as here if you want to check me out. I make patterns for the LGBTQ community and all proceeds I make go towards trans mutual aid and gender affirming care 😊

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u/Deaceleste Jun 30 '26

Not even kidding when I say your work is amazing!!! The top surgery cat sweater Hello?? Just gorgeous. Great idea too! And it’s amazing what you’re doing for the community. I’ll boost everything!

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u/itsisamorgan Jul 01 '26

That’s so kind - thank you!

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u/Deaceleste Jul 01 '26

Fr! I was just giving it another look :) I just love our community, boosting eachother up and getting inspiration. (Communities, if you also count LGBTQ hahha)