1. Home
  2. Quilting Forum
  3. translating patterns

translating patterns

I want to give a small homemade quilting kit to a relative. She in Denmark, and doesn't understand much English.

If I bought a pattern (like one of those single patterns in a bag), translated the writing, and gave her both the pattern and the translation, am I in general breaking copyright rules?

I'm thinking I probably am, but no-one lost out, since she won't use both copies.

I'm also thinking of writing something simple up myself (she is a fairly new quilter), or finding something online. If I find something online, I would obviously ask for permission before giving a translated version, and give full credit.

I just would like to give fabric (it is on her wish-list) in a ready to go package, since access where she lives is not so good.

What do you think?

Hanne in London

Reply to
Hanne Gottliebsen
Loading thread data ...

Hanne,

I am trying very hard to see something wrong in what you want to do. I can't. Pattern designers might argue that the letter of the law is being violated but you are not keeping the original and giving a copy. Your intent is to give both, right? It doesn't seem any different to me than making a "backup" copy of a CD or some software, or whatever.

Just my 2 cents.

Rita L.

Hanne Gottliebsen wrote:

Reply to
Rita in MA

Yes, I wanted to give both for two reasons, actually:

(1) Without it I'm clearly cheating the designer/producer of the pattern (2) I don't want to copy out diagrams...

Hanne

Rita > Hanne,

Reply to
Hanne Gottliebsen

I think your intentions are clear and fair. You are not reproducing the pattern to sell it .... or to eliminate the need for others to buy it. You are merely puting it in a format that the person who has the legally purchased pattern can use.

I think you can do this with a totally clear conscience.

Reply to
Kate G.

You are giving her both copies, so I don't see anything wrong with what you are doing, but then I'm no expert either. If it were me, I would do the translation and send them to her with a clear conscience. JM2C

Reply to
Charlotte

I would suggest contacting the pattern designer and getting permission to do what you are suggesting. Most designers would probably not have a problem with you translating a pattern for someone. You should be able to contact the designer before you even buy the pattern.

I think this is a marvelous idea for someone who wants to learn quilting.

Pati, > I want to give a small homemade quilting kit to a relative. She in

Reply to
Pati C.

Hanne, I haven't read the other replies yet, but I *don't* think you'd be breaking copyright. After all, you'd be giving her the original pattern, and all you'd have done is to translate the wording for her. I'd go for it! You're sweet to do this for her. :)

Reply to
Sandy

InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.