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From: dayle2
Date: 04-26-2004, 04:35 PM (1 of 9)
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I am a novice sewer; I know how to cut out a pattern and can sew a straight seam, but I haven't touched a machine in YEARS! I have a multi-sized pattern (S,M,L, XL) and want to use the "L" size. I have never cut a multi-sized pattern before; do I just cut along the "L" lines and essentially destroy any chance of using the pattern for any other sizes? Mega Thanks! |
User: dayle2
Member since: 04-26-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: Aimee S
Date: 04-26-2004, 07:41 PM (2 of 9)
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Yes or you get some trasing paper or tissue paper and copy the size you need and then transfer the needed info so you can use it later in other sizes.
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: Dede
Date: 04-27-2004, 08:08 AM (3 of 9)
| What I've started doing is to cut the pattern all the way around, not taking care of the sizes as long as I have it all. When comes time to make the garment, I just snip the curves and it works out just fine. Careful not to tear it when folding it back. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-27-2004, 10:52 AM (4 of 9)
Hi dayle2, welcome to Sew Whats New. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: MartySews
Date: 04-28-2004, 07:54 AM (5 of 9)
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Another way is to trace off the pattern pieces in the size you want on pattern paper or tissue paper. It's time consuming but if you mark the size of pieces, then they're ready to go in whichever size you need to use. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-28-2004, 05:17 PM (6 of 9)
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Dayle2, When I have a basic pattern with multiple sizes, I always trace the size I need, so that when I make a gift for someone, I don't have to get another pattern.. I have always used tissue paper because in my city, you have to buy a whole case of Dr.'s exam table paper rolls to use that, and I cannot afford that much paper that I would never use.. So, I watched for specials at Michaels, Ben Franklin's, and now we also have Hobby Lobby. A lot of people on this site mentioned soil separator cloth (in plumbing supplies dept.) purchased at Lowes in our area.. I do not know where you are, but that is by far the most economical.. a 300 foot roll that is 24 inches wide costs less that $ 19.00. I bought a roll of it a couple of weeks ago and it is wonderful..I have found that plain old crayola crayons are the best thing to mark the pieces with..Or a broad point ball point pen.. The fine point wants to poke a hole in the cloth, and a sharpie puts too much ink on the cloth and leaks thru to the pattern.. I am color coding mine also. Purple for me since that is my favorite color.. GD gets pink, 1GS gets green, the other gray (he is color blind, so he doesn't care) 1 son lt blue the other dk blue, and DIL yellow... So far , that is working great..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: jennih
Date: 04-29-2004, 05:35 AM (7 of 9)
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I'm too lazy for all that tracing, I think the worst thing about sewing is the cutting out, so I do everything possible to make it as quick as I can. I'm a shocker, if it takes to long to cut out I lose interest and it tends to go into my "TO DO" pile. I just pin on the inside of all the sizes, and just cut the fabric underneath the pattern. I'm a shocker, if it takes to long to cut out, it tends to into my "TO DO" pile. Jenni |
User: jennih
Member since: 04-23-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 04-29-2004, 10:08 AM (8 of 9)
Libby, thanks for the tip on using crayons to trace your patterns. I've been tracing mine for years but haven't found anything that really satisfies me. I never thought about a crayon. I've used ink pins, sharpies, markers, and highlighters and was never happy with the results and with the mess left on the pattern. Guess I'll have to haul out the grand kids crayons and give it a try.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: wifetod
Date: 04-29-2004, 10:41 AM (9 of 9)
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I do trace some of my patterns off on to the SS paper mentioned before. When I use one of the Big 4 patterns that I usually get on sale for 99 cents I will get out my tracing paper and wheel to trace it onto the material and not cut on the pattern at all. The other thing with the multisized patterns is I usually have to combine sizes, smaller on top larger on the bottom, so I don't want to cut away all the sizes.
Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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