PDF sewing patterns, do you use them?

Maybe I'm reluctant to adapt with the times, but for some reason I'm hesitant to purchase PDF sewing patterns. I see things I'd like to sew, but can't bring myself to hit the purchase button. Maybe it's because I've never used one, maybe it's because I don't have a printer, or maybe it's because it's something new, I don't know. I'd have to pay for the pattern and then pay to have it printed out. I'm guessing they print out on standard (U.S.) letter size paper? Are they better than the old fashioned tissue paper patterns? More work? I'd love to get some permies' takes on PDF sewing patterns.

I don't, but mostly because my printer is constantly in a state of disrepair and my sewing style is more "what-the-hell" than preprinted pattern. if i found a pattern that looked promising i'd totally buy a PDF. (that said, I live in a place where i have a print shop that's a 10-min walk from my house and I often have things printed for my work at a really reasonable price). I assume if you're in north america you might have a public library where you can print them out cheaply, if you don't have a neighborhood print shop.

I have bought PDFs of knitting and crochet patterns online, many of them, with never a problem. If anything, you're usually buying directly from the pattern designer, who responds quickly to issues or, even better, has an extensive archive of info on Ravelry, for example, if you need help.

I've used PDF knitting and crochet patterns too. Once printed out they're just like following a book. I'm not sure about having to run off a bunch of sheets and piece the pattern together.

Good question, Leigh Tate,  in re: PDF sewing patterns.

Never used for sewing. Have purchased PDF for knitting and crochet.

I have been sewing for 62 years. I made my first dress when I was 8 years old. Mostly tissue paper patterns. I started designing and making my own patterns when in college. I have also made patterns from finished clothes that people want copied.

Since I do not have a home printer, if I were to use a PDF pattern, I would have to go to the nearest print shop (2 miles away) or to the local library...3 miles away in another direction. I would question how much distortion the downloaded file would carry to the copier. Also consider that copiers have gotten better over time and distortion has been reduced. Not certain I would trust it if I were a novice.

I probably would not bother with a PDF.

When I had a working printer, I did;  but it was a hassle!  I have a stash of patterns from charity shops, and also have experimented with altering those patterns--and even drafting patterns from scratch, after watching a lot of youtube videos.  Here's one I watched to draft a pajama top pattern for my five year old daughter.
 
I watched another set of videos about drafting for children, and learned how to add more ease into the pattern (can't remember this video, sorry!).  I also used the same method to draft a bodice pattern for her Barbie; and another video to draft both daughter's and Barbie's trousers.


(Ed to try to get youtube links working)