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From: m616
Date: 04-25-2005, 02:42 PM (1 of 7)
| Hi! I' ve made a couple of quilted tote bags from a pattern that I like. Here's my question: If I want to make a lot of these bags, is there something I could trace the pattern onto that would be more durable? A template, sort of. Any ideas would be appreciated! |
User: m616
Member since: 04-24-2005 Total posts: 11 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 04-25-2005, 02:50 PM (2 of 7)
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I use poster board or cardboard when I want to make several of the same thing.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-26-2005, 08:35 AM (3 of 7)
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I like to purchase non-fusible interfacing. However, If you have a project that is very square and you have a large gridded cutting mat, rotary cutter, and t-square, you may find it faster and easier if you just use the dimensions of your pattern and cut without a pattern as it will save you time and frustration. If you plan to sell these, you might find that a good investment with a little of your proceed money. If you declare your income on taxes, you can write off the cost of your mat, cutter and t-square along with much of your sewing equipment and in the end you'll find that you'll recoup your investment through the tax write offs. 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: m616
Date: 04-26-2005, 09:59 PM (4 of 7)
| Thank you for the advice! I'm very interested in the rotary cutter idea, I think that would work perfectly for my bags, which are mostly straight pieces, except for the bottom. |
User: m616
Member since: 04-24-2005 Total posts: 11 |
From: Black_Raven_76
Date: 04-28-2005, 03:36 PM (5 of 7)
| I use heavy duty plastic from the hardware store. Not really expensive, and it is very durable, but also see through! |
User: Black_Raven_76
Member since: 04-28-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: bklyn aj
Date: 04-28-2005, 04:38 PM (6 of 7)
| i've used paper bags to trace patterns. it's cheap and easy and a bit more durable. |
User: bklyn aj
Member since: 04-28-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: Vanessa's sewin
Date: 04-29-2005, 04:54 PM (7 of 7)
Depending on how many you wanted to make, you could probably get a piece of plexiglass cut into the template sizes and run your rotary cutter around those. Just a thought. 
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User: Vanessa's sewin
Member since: 02-22-2005 Total posts: 30 |
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