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From: wp88
Date: 10-14-2005, 09:31 AM (1 of 9)
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I am using a pattern that I am happy with for making a shirt, fit etc. Some of the pieces are getting a bit tatty, so I presume that I have to buy another of the same patterns, not too bad I suppose at £7.99 but I get other things in the pattern that I don't need. Or do you copy the pieces if so using what material. Any suggestions appreciated thank you in advance. Bill |
User: wp88
Member since: 03-28-2005 Total posts: 35 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 10-14-2005, 09:52 AM (2 of 9)
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I would definitely trace it! Unless it is a pattern I know that I will only use once, I have made a habit of tracing. You can use interfacing, plastic sheeting, tracing paper, weed blocker, chair rolls (the paper from the examining chairs at the dr's office)... all sorts of things! I generally use tracing paper (I purchased it in a large roll from Misterart.com), but when its a pattern I know is tnt (tried and true as your pattern sounds) that I will use over and over again, I trace it onto the heavy plastic sheeting from the hardware store. HTH! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 10-14-2005, 11:52 AM (3 of 9)
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wp88 I have a couple of patterns that I really like (skirts) that were getting ratty looking so I ironed them onto fusible interacing. I used a pressing cloth so none of the glue from the interfacing stuck to my iron. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: esrun3
Date: 10-14-2005, 03:55 PM (4 of 9)
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wp88 I have a couple of patterns that I really like (skirts) that were getting ratty looking so I ironed them onto fusible interacing. I used a pressing cloth so none of the glue from the interfacing stuck to my iron. Patsy That's what I do too..........fusible interfacing. If I really like the way something turned out after making the first one I'll iron the interfacing on right away-other times it's about the time the pattern is on it's last legs so to speak-just depends on how I'm feeling at the moment. Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Magot
Date: 10-14-2005, 04:22 PM (5 of 9)
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I trace mine onto greaseproof paper, Bill.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 10-14-2005, 09:14 PM (6 of 9)
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Butchers paper works.... You might try, if you can get them LARGE sheets of construction paper (it's that colored paper kids use in school...I don't know if you have it in the UK). We can get it here in the US in VERY large sheets. Tape old used printer paper together in large sheets and use that...it's MUCH sturdier than the tissue used by pattern makers.. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 10-15-2005, 07:03 AM (7 of 9)
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I've been using parchment paper which so far has worked quite well. It folds up nicely and as long as I don't use too hot an iron to iron our the creases, it's good to go again.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 10-15-2005, 08:36 AM (8 of 9)
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Most newspapers will sell the bolt ends of newsprint really cheap or even give them away. I like interfacing though for expensive patterns. Usually I just get another pattern or similar one when they are on sale. I've never been good at thrifty. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LauraM62
Date: 10-15-2005, 10:25 AM (9 of 9)
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Since some of my patterns are for me plus 2 other dd's it isn't uncommon that I may need it in 3 different sizes, complete with alterations for each of us. For that I find Swedish Tracing Paper works best for us, not only can I trace the patterns for all the different sizes, I can easily do alterations to it, it even strong enough to test sew for fitting. The tracing is easy, using either straight ink pens, colored pencils, etc. I really love my Swedish Tracing Paper.
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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