Tech Editing Pricing and Services
Unless otherwise noted, I charge $20 USD per hour, billed in 15 minute increments with a one hour minimum. Rush jobs (deadlines of 6 days or less) will be subject to an additional $10 per hour. I offer a pre-publishing proofread free of charge.
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NEW clients receive 50% off their first session with me!
Discounts are available for pattern collections with 3+ patterns.
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Services below can be done together or separately. Scroll down for my tech editing workflow.
Tech Editing
Check stitch/row counts and repeats, instructions, consistent formatting and style, abbreviations, check chart and schematic accuracy, grammar and punctuation, and more! This service includes copyediting/proofreading.
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Simple accessories → 3 or less sizes, one chart → 1-2 hrs
Complex accessories → 4+ sizes, multiple charts → 2-3 hrs
Simple Garments → basic stitch patterns and design → 2-3 hrs
Complex Garments → detailed patterns, cables, lace → 4-6 hrs
Charts
I can create a chart from your written instructions and vice versa using Stitchmastery.
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Simple charts → small to medium sizes → 1 hr
Complex charts → medium to large sizes → 1-2 hrs
Copyedit/Proofread
Maybe you don't need a full tech edit! I also offer proofreading where I only check your grammar, punctuation, spelling, text formatting, style consistency, etc.
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Charged at the hourly rate. Time dependent on number of text pages in the pattern.
Schematic Drawings
Digital drawings that represent your item with sizing and measurements included. These can be basic or have some minimal added details.
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Drawings that resemble your item.
Simple line drawing → $15 per image
Drawing with minimalist details → $30 per image
Style Sheets
Maintain style consistency across your entire pattern library by using a living document that lays out exactly how to phrase instructions, pattern layout, text formatting, and more.
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Charged at the hourly rate → 1-2 hrs
Tech Editing
Check stitch/row counts and repeats, instructions, consistent formatting and style, abbreviations, check chart and schematic accuracy, grammar and punctuation, and more! This service includes copyediting/proofreading. Simple Accessories 3 or less sizes, one chart → 1-2 hrs Complex Accessories 4+ sizes, multiple charts → 2-3 hrs Simple Garments Basic stitch patterns and design → 2-3 hrs Complex Garments Detailed patterns, cables, lace → 4-6 hrs
Style Sheets
Maintain style consistency across your entire pattern library by using a living document that lays out exactly how to phrase instructions, pattern layout, text formatting, and more. ​ Service charged at the hourly rate.
Schematic Drawings
Digital drawings that represent your item with sizing and measurements included. These can be basic or have some minimal added details. Drawings that resemble your item. Plain line drawing → $15 per image With minimalist details → $30 per image
Copyedit/Proofread
Maybe you don't need a full tech edit! I also offer proofreading where I only check your grammar, punctuation, spelling, text formatting, style consistency, etc. Service charged at the hourly rate.
Charts
​I can create a chart from your written instructions and vice versa using Stitchmastery. Simple Charts Small to medium sizes → 1 hr Complex Charts Medium to large sizes → 1-2 hrs
The above are general guidelines, your pattern may not fit into one specific category. I will give you a more accurate quote once I view your pattern and its specific details. I look forward to collaborating with you!​
Tech Editing Workflow
I will go through everything in your pattern to check for errors, inconsistencies, and offer suggestions.
Once you have contacted me and confirmed you would like to work together, I will send you a contract with the details of the tech edit including services included in the quote, payment information, etc. and you will send me your pattern with any additional files necessary such as photos, spreadsheets, etc. I am comfortable working with Word, PDF and Google Docs.
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I work over patterns in two passes.
The first pass checks the crucial technical parts of the pattern, including but not limited to:
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Stitch/row counts and repeats
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Conversions work and are correct
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Charts are accurate, can be repeated, and match written instructions
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Grading and sizes are accurate and make sense
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Schematics are accurate and complete
The second pass copyedits and proofreads, including but not limited to:
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Grammar, punctuation and spelling
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Phrasing and terminology consistency
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Instructions are complete and are in order
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Style consistency in text formatting and pattern layout
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Materials list is accurate
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I will then send you the edited pattern. You will then make necessary changes and return the pattern to me. I will look over it again to ensure all changes were applied properly and look for anything that may have been missed.