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From: MaryW
Date: 11-30-2004, 10:32 AM (1 of 4)
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Recently I started using a new way to use my multi-sized patterns for kids. I lay my pattern down with wax paper on top. Then I trace the size I want out on the wax paper with a seam ripper or nail file. Anything sharp that will mark the paper. Then, I lay the wax paper down on my blank paper and cut out pattern. I have a huge roll of wax paper so I won't be running out any time soon. It is readily available and cheap.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: DragonLady
Date: 11-30-2004, 11:03 AM (2 of 4)
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That's a terrific idea! Lately, I've been transferring all of my old patterns to fabric. I've been buying really old, cheap, thin sheets from thrift stores & yard sales then tracing the patterns. I've had some of my patterns for ten years or longer, and wanted a more permanent solution for the ones I use over & over. The wax paper is a good idea. Heavy enough to last, cheap enough to buy by the league, and thin enough to trace easily. "No more twist! No more twist!"
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User: DragonLady
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 152 
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From: HeatherL
Date: 11-30-2004, 06:24 PM (3 of 4)
| I've been using tissue paper because it's cheap, and easy to see through for tracing...but boy is it a bear to work with! Pin it once and it shreds...ugh. I will definitely have to try the wax paper idea, thanks! |
User: HeatherL
Member since: 03-13-2004 Total posts: 102 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-30-2004, 07:04 PM (4 of 4)
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If the pattern piece is wider than the wax paper, I just tape two together side by side. I like it a lot better than anything else I have used thus far.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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