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From: thanson68
Date: 12-25-2003, 11:40 AM (1 of 11)
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[SIZE=3][FONT=arial] Question: When cutting out a pattern from the tissue, is it better to cut the actual pieces out on the cutting line BEFORE pinning to the fabric or cut 'around' the pieces and then place tissue to the fabric?[COLOR=deeppink] |
User: thanson68
Member since: 08-05-2002 Total posts: 16 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-25-2003, 05:36 PM (2 of 11)
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Sonja: You rough cut your tissue pattern pieces, lay them out on your fabric and ONLY cut on the cutting line once you have pinned, etc. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: dspotten
Date: 12-25-2003, 10:30 PM (3 of 11)
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I don't do it that way - I cut the pattern on the cutting lines, then place the pattern on the fabric and cut. Debby |
User: dspotten
Member since: 11-20-2003 Total posts: 6 
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From: Magot
Date: 12-26-2003, 06:09 AM (4 of 11)
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I'm the same as Patsy - I would rough cut, pin and cut. Actually, I normally make a tracing of the pattern and use that so that the different sizes on a multisize pattern are still availaable another time, even though I don't think I have ever made anything twice I like to have the option of doing do. I got into this habit when making matching dresses in different sizes for the girls when they were little.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: MartySews
Date: 12-26-2003, 07:44 AM (5 of 11)
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When cutting out patterns, I cut on the cutting line, adjust the pattern for fit, and then lay it out on the fabric, pin and cut the fabric. I've never known anyone who could cut a pattern directly from the envelope without some adjustments and have it fit perfectly when sewn. Of course, I'm not 5'4" with a model's pencil thin figure that is used for commercial patterns. I'm more of a "raphael" that was the model for Michaelangelo's paintings. LOL!!! Marty It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-27-2003, 04:00 PM (6 of 11)
I use tissue and trace the size I need from multi-size patterns, and then I use weights instead of pins. I find I get less distortion this way.. I use other shears , a stapler, remote control, books, whatever is handy.. I keep thinking that I need to make some weights for myself, but I have not yet done that... 
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Aimee S
Date: 12-27-2003, 11:49 PM (7 of 11)
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I cut on the cut line lay it on the fabric holding the pattern with weights and then mark with a chalk pencil and then I take the pattern off replace the weights and cut on the inside of the chalk line.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 12-28-2003, 12:21 AM (8 of 11)
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I rough cut all the peices and then iron them so the wrinkles are out then I lay it out on my fabric, pin and cut along the cutting line. I really should do like Jan said she does and that's transfer the size I need onto tracing paper but I'd rather if need be buy the pattern again. I've only had to do that once so far I've been lucky. susie |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-28-2003, 10:44 AM (9 of 11)
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Like Susie, I just rough cut the pattern (adding and subtracting to adjust for fit) and lay it out I use a combination of weights and pins depending on the fabric and cut. But I use a rotary cutter instead of scissors and find I get a much better cut if I don't pick the fabric up from the table once it is laid out. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MartySews
Date: 12-31-2003, 07:16 PM (10 of 11)
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An important thing I learned when cutting out patterns is to split the pattern right of the grainline for adjustment. I love Patti Palmer's fitting paper because it is gridded in 1/8 inch increments. I find that this method of pattern adjustment was the best. Tracing out multi-sized patterns just didn't work for me but I know plenty of people who find that method very easy. Good luck and have fun. Happy Stitching! Marty
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-04-2004, 01:56 AM (11 of 11)
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I just cut out a blouse with the singer battery operated scissors they are advertiseing on TV. WOW, they are great. They cut wonderful. That's the fastest I've ever cut our a pattern and the cleanest cut too. I bet they would be great for some of you quilters out there. That was the best 10.00 I 've spent in a long time. susie |
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