i saved it as a texture instead of a pattern. I made it using ktp plugin so getting the black/grays/whites separate each other was a pain in my rear and decided not to use it as a 3 layer pattern.
not sure what you mean by how are the patterns duplicating question?
if you mean seamless, they are fine. go to this link and i have a larger image of the back and part side of the dress she is wearing.
http://www.busybeadery.com/busybeasims.html
it tiled nicely although i have to say i never want to tile one like it again. Took me forever to get it to match correctly. If you would like the texture, would be glad to share it. just gotta let me know how to do that exactly? (still new with this stuff)
I am an old dog, learning new tricks!