Digital Patterns + Print On Demand = $$$ (A How-To Guide)

If you're someone who would like to make some extra money on the side by selling patterned clothing, this article is for you. By leveraging the power of Etsy, a popular online marketplace, or Printify, a print-on-demand platform, you can transform your digital patterns into a range of physical products and earn money from the finished goods. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of purchasing a digital pattern on Etsy, signing up for Printify, uploading your pattern to their products, and monetizing your creations.

Step 1: Finding and Purchasing a Digital Paper Pattern on Etsy

Visit Etsy.com and create an account if you don't have one already.

Use the search bar to look for digital paper patterns that match your interests and style.

Review the available options, read product descriptions, and consider factors like license terms and pricing.

Once you've found a pattern you like, add it to your cart and proceed to checkout. Below, I've included this boho-inspired digital paper pack that includes EIGHT super high resolution patterns with a SEAMLESS pattern inside the product. Use the SEAMLESS variant to create ENDLESS products with Printify!! (that's good news for YOU!)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1457019448/floral-seamless-pattern-digital-paper

Complete the purchase by following the payment instructions provided.

Step 2: Sign Up for Printify and Set Up Your Shop

Visit Printify.com and create an account as a seller.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your POP-UP shop by providing necessary details, such as your shop name and branding.

Click here to visit the Pop-Up Shop Creation link

Configure your shop settings and familiarize yourself with Printify's available products.

Step 3: Upload Your Digital Paper Pattern to Printify Products

Browse the product catalog in your Printify dashboard and select the item(s) you want to customize with your pattern.

Follow the product-specific guidelines to create mock-ups or product templates for each item.

Design a visually appealing representation of your pattern on the product using graphic editing software.

Upload your digital pattern file to the appropriate section of each product template, ensuring it fits the specified dimensions and guidelines.

Quick Tip: When you upload the SEAMLESS file, you can choose the 3 dots and "apply to all areas" as show below:

Additionally, to Create a pattern, you can select the pattern and go to "create pattern"

The pattern will then be distributed among the entire template like this:

Review and approve the design preview for each product.

Step 4: Selling and Making Money from Your Finished Products

Promote your products on social media, through email newsletters, or by utilizing relevant keywords to optimize your listings for search engines (if you went the Etsy route).

My favorite method to promote my products is using PINTEREST! Just upload product images and link to your printify shop! It's THAT easy!

What do you have to do after a customer places an order? NOTHING! (except collect profits!)

What's great about this method is that you can publish your products not only on your Pop-up shop but also on Etsy listings (beware of fees and holds), eBay, and so much more to drive even more traffic and sales!

You don't have to lift a finger for product fulfillment. Printify handles the production, packaging, and shipping of your orders directly to your customers FOR YOU, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

Listen...it's simple. Just requires a little bit of elbow grease and time (which I know we all DON'T have much of...but we can sacrifice some TV time to start this, hehe!)

Turning digital paper patterns into tangible products has never been easier. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can purchase digital patterns on Etsy, sign up for Printify, upload your patterns to their products, and start generating income from the finished goods. Embrace your creativity, establish your online presence, and unlock the potential to earn money doing what you love. Best of luck on your journey to success!