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From: sewnew2
Date: 05-19-2004, 02:46 PM (1 of 4)
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Hi all, I am looking to purchase a tracing wheel and paper to transfer my patterns to fabric for cutting. I noticed that one wheel is serrated, with very sharp points, the other wheel is "blunt" pointed. I will be sewing mainly with fashion fabrics, woven and knit for basic clothing. Which wheel should I purchase? Thank you for your help! Heather
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User: sewnew2
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 70 |
From: malibucat
Date: 05-19-2004, 03:30 PM (2 of 4)
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For me, it depends on the fabric I'm marking. Thin, delicate fabrics get the plain edge while denims get the serrated edges.
=^..^= Kim
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User: malibucat
Member since: 10-12-2000 Total posts: 908 
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From: sewnew2
Date: 05-19-2004, 03:35 PM (3 of 4)
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Thank you! I knew there had to be a reason somewhere : -)
Heather
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User: sewnew2
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 70 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-20-2004, 10:07 AM (4 of 4)
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I usually just use the smooh one...it doesn't tear up the pattern as bad and it makes a very smooth clear line to follow. I, on the other hand like the serated wheel when the fabric is see-though because the line is not as likely to show through the fabric.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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