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From: abcameo
Date: 03-08-2005, 03:17 PM (1 of 21)
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After the discussion on Lutterloh, I decided to go back to my manual and try doing a pattern. Now I need some suggestions on where to buy inexpensive paper rolls that can be used as pattern paper? I checked online pricing for butcher paper, kraft paper, but with the shipping, they end up being twice the price. I found some white kraft roll for a good price on auction. It's only 24" wide--would prefer 30" or 36", but I can tape pieces together if necessary. The thing is, after you add the shipping, the price doubles and it ends up being quite expensive. A called a local paper store here, and they were asking $77 for a 30" roll (can't remember the length of the roll). That's more than I want to spend and actually is more than some would cost if I include the shipping fee. Hancock's doesn't have it, I called. I doubt JoAnn's sells it either around here. I'm wondering what other's do for pattern paper. Thanks, Amy |
User: abcameo
Member since: 11-02-2004 Total posts: 131 |
From: Hogmami
Date: 03-08-2005, 04:52 PM (2 of 21)
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I got some from Nancys Notion. It wasn't that expensive. I have also used freezer paper. The guy in the meat department of the grocery store I go to, has sold me butcher paper a couple of times. He didn't charge very much either.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: KayTee
Date: 03-08-2005, 04:55 PM (3 of 21)
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ABCameo, You should try your local newspaper. They very often have small ends off the roll that they sell cheap. |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 03-08-2005, 06:46 PM (4 of 21)
| If you have a medical supply store near you can buy the paper the drs. use on the exam tables. Also if you know someone that works in a drs. office you can usually buy a roll from the office. I use it for several things. Patterns & traceing paper. It's thin enough to see through. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: allie-oops
Date: 03-08-2005, 07:56 PM (5 of 21)
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Go to your local newspaper! I tell them I teach children and they give me the end rolls. LOTS of BIG paper - I can have a child lay down and it's big enough to outline their whole body. Allie "onward through the fog"
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User: allie-oops
Member since: 10-25-2002 Total posts: 282 
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From: beachgirl
Date: 03-08-2005, 10:56 PM (6 of 21)
| I wish our local newspaper still did that. They used to years ago & that paper is good for the pattern making, kids artwork, for table covers at parties, receptions & etc, Our paper won't even sell the end of the rolls much less give them away as they use to. Guess that's why I forgot about that paper. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: abcameo
Date: 03-09-2005, 01:03 PM (7 of 21)
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Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions. I'll investigate... Amy |
User: abcameo
Member since: 11-02-2004 Total posts: 131 |
From: Sheri
Date: 03-09-2005, 02:39 PM (8 of 21)
| I buy 36" x 150' paper at the local Office Depot. I think I pay around $20-US. |
User: Sheri
Member since: 12-04-2000 Total posts: 126 
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From: Sheri
Date: 03-10-2005, 10:12 AM (9 of 21)
| OK, seeing this thread made me realize I need some more paper. I work near a "Staples" so after work I went in there--I found a roll (30 inches wide) of shipping paper, 52 feet long, for $3.99. I think 30" is wide enough for all my pattern pieces, so I bought it. |
User: Sheri
Member since: 12-04-2000 Total posts: 126
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-10-2005, 10:16 AM (10 of 21)
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I found a roll (30 inches wide) of shipping paper, 52 feet long, for $3.99. I think 30" is wide enough for all my pattern pieces Thanks for the tip!! I'm going to go buy some. What I don't use for patterns I can certainly use for kiddy crafts and painting projects. I don't know why paper has to cost so much more, just b/c it's marketed for children's artwork. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-10-2005, 11:09 PM (11 of 21)
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I like the medical paper. Nancy's Notions has paper that seems to be very close to the same thing. The thing that I like about is that it is easier to see through and folds down smaller than the shipping papers. it is about 22 inches by 77 yards and that is plenty wide.
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 |
From: Black_Raven_76
Date: 04-28-2005, 03:27 PM (12 of 21)
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Hey! I don't use paper for my patterns, I buy rolls of heavy duty plastic (the clear stuff) from the hardware store. It lasts better, can pin it multiple times, and you can see the fabric through it too (also great for copying from multi size patterns!) JL |
User: Black_Raven_76
Member since: 04-28-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 04-28-2005, 10:07 PM (13 of 21)
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http://www.misterart.com/store/view/001/group_id/198/BIENFANG-No-106-White-Sketching-Paper-Rolls.htm 50 YARDS of 24" paper for $14.00. That should last awhile-lol! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-29-2005, 12:29 AM (14 of 21)
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When I was sewing professionally I went through 77 yards in about 3 1/2 years. Last year I finally ran out of another roll (left over from when I was sewing so much) so I ordered a new roll from Nancy's Notions. It was on sale for 3.99 I ended up making color guard pants and dresses for 18 girls and drafting 5 patterns for 74 flags for them....the flag patterns were very large. I ended up using up the entire new roll...go figure.
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 |
From: abcameo
Date: 05-01-2005, 01:07 PM (15 of 21)
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I'm so glad the discussion continues on with bigger and better ways to find affordable rolls for patterns. I just came back to this topic when I saw there was a new post, and want to thank everyone for the terrific ideas. I love the see-through plastic suggestion and the fact that you have the ability to re-pin it. Very clever--I'm sure most of us never would have thought of that. Many thanks, Amy |
User: abcameo
Member since: 11-02-2004 Total posts: 131 |
From: Vicki C
Date: 05-03-2005, 12:44 PM (16 of 21)
| I use freezer paper, from the grocery store near the foil. You can reuse it over and over, and there is no need to use pins. As long as you put the shiney side down you can use your iron to press the pieces to the fabric, and then peel them off and re-use them later. |
User: Vicki C
Member since: 04-05-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-03-2005, 01:16 PM (17 of 21)
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Hi Vicky C and welcome to Sew Whats New. You trace your pattern pieces onto freezer paper and cut out. Then press these pieces to your fabric? Is that what you mean? MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 05-03-2005, 02:00 PM (18 of 21)
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That sounds like a great idea.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: mommydionne
Date: 05-03-2005, 08:00 PM (19 of 21)
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I use Dr table paper, get it from the med supply co locally, cannot remember the cost but if I hide it from the kids it lasts forever, if not a roll last about 3 months or so, comes in a case of 12
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-04-2005, 12:04 AM (20 of 21)
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My sister was married to a doctor and when she was living I always purchased it from them, they just divided the cost of the case. Since her death, the closest I have found has been the paper at Nancy's Notions, If it isn't the same stuff, it is mighty close.
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 |
From: Vicki C
Date: 05-04-2005, 01:25 PM (21 of 21)
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Hi Vicky C and welcome to Sew Whats New. You trace your pattern pieces onto freezer paper and cut out. Then press these pieces to your fabric? Is that what you mean? Yes, I heard about doing this years ago while watching a quilting program. I use it all the time. It is not quite as easy to see through as some of the others mentioned here, but being able to get by without pinning makes it worth it to me. The paper doesn't shift or move until you take it off. It doesn't leave a residue either. |
User: Vicki C
Member since: 04-05-2005 Total posts: 2 |
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