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From: KayTee
Date: 09-14-2005, 10:06 AM (1 of 12)
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Hi, I'm working with a pattern for a purse that calls for freezer paper, not something I normally use but it doesn't define the width of the paper they were using. I checked it out at my local grocery store and the width was 18.5-inches. The patterns calls for one 30-inch piece of freezer paper, fold at certain locations for different sizes. I tried the 'medium' size bag based on this 18.5-inches x 30-inches and it doesn't work out. Could someone who uses freezer paper for templates please check their box and tell me what the width is? Maybe my store didn't have the 'normal' width. It would have been so much easier to just say "get a piece of freezer paper 'x' wide and 'y' long ...............  I've emailed the author of this pattern and maybe they'll amend their future directions.Thanks for any help you can give me. KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 09-14-2005, 10:52 AM (2 of 12)
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Mine is the same width. I don't know if it comes any wider.
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User: GreenDragonLady
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-14-2005, 11:02 AM (3 of 12)
Mine is 18" too. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: KayTee
Date: 09-14-2005, 11:24 AM (4 of 12)
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Ok - thanks very much! I re-did the exercise using paper but in the smaller size and it works out great. I guess I'll just play with the dimensions until I get it right. Thanks again, KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: KayTee
Date: 09-14-2005, 11:45 AM (5 of 12)
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An update ........... I heard back from the bag's designer and the instructions should have read: two pieces of freezer paper should be taped together to get the right dimensions for the medium and large bags. You think they'd check ....... Incidentally, the small size worked out fine on paper. Thanks again KayTee |
User: KayTee
Member since: 12-06-2002 Total posts: 98 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-14-2005, 12:05 PM (6 of 12)
Doesn't that sort of thing drive you crazy. I made a similar item a while ago for my SIL who visited. I spent so much time with crazy directions I finally gave up and just did what I knew she wanted. 
MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: thisNthat
Date: 09-23-2005, 01:18 AM (7 of 12)
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I know this is almost 10 days old... but I thought I would ask anyways. I have NEVER done any paper piecing and I have been dying to try. I finally found a shop that I like and a class that is teaching paper piecing (SPIN WHEELS). The class list has us using foudation paper for the paper piecing. I have tried to do some reading online and was interested in the Freezer Paper for piecing (I have heard that the wax sticks to the fabric and doesn't leave a residue and makes it easy to sew on the lines). I mentioned this to a friend of mine and she said... "ewwee - doesn't the wax get on the iron from folding the pieces?" "I don't want to mess up my iron." Since I don't really know anything about it, I was just wondering if anyone had this problem or could give me some info on this. Thanks! Lori
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User: thisNthat
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 10 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 09-23-2005, 02:03 AM (8 of 12)
| I've done quite a few paper pieces. The biggest problem I found is you couldn't see the lines on both sides. I fixed this problem by buy just a book of tracing paper. I copy the pattern on the paper with my printer, but you can trace the pattern as well or get it photo copied. Being able to see the lines helps when you lay down the fabric so you can see if you piece is big enough or be able to see your sewing lines. I know this didn't answer you question about freezer paper, but seeing the lines from both sides made more of a difference for this type of technique |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-23-2005, 12:46 PM (9 of 12)
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Waxed paper was used to clean gunk off irons since they made irons.. On other threads on this site we have discussed this many times.. I still use waxed paper for keeping the bottom of my iron in spotless , clean condition. I also use it as stabilizer when sewing on delicate fabrics.. (laces and such)Waxed paper could never harm an iron.. Sew With Love
Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: thisNthat
Date: 09-23-2005, 04:20 PM (10 of 12)
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Thank you for the info... I didn't think it was bad either. I'll try doing the search! 
Lori
Euro-Pro 9105 & Kenmore Elite Ergo3 |
User: thisNthat
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 10 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 09-23-2005, 04:35 PM (11 of 12)
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I've never done foundation paper piecing so don't know whether they use freezer paper for that. I have used freezer paper to cut out unusual shaped pieces, e.g. to make templates for the drunkard's path, a dresdan plate, and I have used it to do applique work and to make a grandmother's flower garden using "English paper piecing" (not the same as foundation paper piecing). Freezer paper has a wax coating only on one side so you trace on the regular side and then iron it with the waxed side to the fabric. If you don't use steam, you can reuse the pieces over and over. Depending on how hot the iron is, sometimes a freezer paper template can be used 15 - 20 times. So far I have never had any problems with "wax" sticking to my iron because I always check that I am putting the wax side down. Also, my iron has a teflon coating which prevents a lot of problems as things don't stick to it. TTFN from
Judy |
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Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: thisNthat
Date: 09-24-2005, 04:02 AM (12 of 12)
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OMG! How funny... I purchased a box of Freezer Paper to mess around with and it has instructions ON THE BOX for Easy Quilt Appliques... too funny! I didn't expect that. Lori
Euro-Pro 9105 & Kenmore Elite Ergo3 |
User: thisNthat
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 10 |
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