The original “picked” pattern is saved for future use, and often remains usable for many decades.
The procedure used in the Classic Method is to create many identical copies of the original design on paper, using a “machine a pique”. This machine is like a system for making tattoos, and is used to pick the design onto a Kraft paper. This “picked” pattern is used to create a dozen exact copies, which are cut up in the process. The original “picked” pattern is saved for future use, and often remains usable for many decades.