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From: Cant-sew-a-lick
Date: 11-24-2005, 08:53 AM (1 of 17)
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I bought a couple of Kwik Sew patterns. I have been using parchment to trace the size I want, instead of cutting the pattern. My question is: Is there any type of removeable adhesive or something else available to keep things lined up and not slip sliding around? I was using pins, but I hate having pinholes in the pattern. I thought about 'earthquake putty' but I'm not sure it would remove cleanly. Any other suggestions or helpful hints?
My dogs need clothes!
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User: Cant-sew-a-lick
Member since: 11-07-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: tiedyejudy
Date: 11-24-2005, 09:18 AM (2 of 17)
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I've never used them, but I have seen weights you can use to hold the pattern down. Judy Judy Sall Originals
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User: tiedyejudy
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From: DorothyL
Date: 11-24-2005, 11:50 AM (3 of 17)
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You can use anything for weights -- Tuna cans are a good size You can make fabric ones stuffed with something heavy that snake around the edges of the curved patterns. Dorothy |
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From: Pudge99
Date: 11-24-2005, 05:26 PM (4 of 17)
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There is a glue stick out there that turns regular paper into a post-it-note. It is made by Scotch. Mine is blue and says "Scotch Glue Stick Restickable Adhesive". I use it for masking when I am rubber stamping but it could work for you.
Gina
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From: sewingdiva
Date: 11-24-2005, 11:28 PM (5 of 17)
| I haven't tried it myself but i read that you can use large metal washers from the hardware store as cheap weights. |
User: sewingdiva
Member since: 10-23-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-25-2005, 07:32 AM (6 of 17)
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Sewingdiva -- Sure, why not? Anything to hold the fabric and pattern in place. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: Linda H
Date: 11-25-2005, 03:39 PM (7 of 17)
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I bought a set of those black and yellow pattern weights,(I think they were $20 or $30 at the time) but there weren't enough, I went to the hardware store and got the large washers, the same exact weight. I use them all the time, and they can fit around the curves, since I didn't paint them as I'd planned, they aren't slick, so don't slide easily away. Sure can't beat the price! Linda |
User: Linda H
Member since: 10-04-2005 Total posts: 8 |
From: esrun3
Date: 11-25-2005, 09:51 PM (8 of 17)
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I usually tape mine to the window in order to trace but I would think if you are tracing on the table anything with some weight to it should hold your patterns in place.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Cant-sew-a-lick
Date: 11-26-2005, 08:20 AM (9 of 17)
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I usually tape mine to the window in order to trace but I would think if you are tracing on the table anything with some weight to it should hold your patterns in place. You have a window large enough to trace a pattern on? I'm impressed! As for the weights, I have a very old kitchen scale with 7 graduated size lead weights. I figured I'd give them a try. They work wonderfully! the sizes are from 1oz up to 1/2 a pound, they are round, so curves are not a problem and being all different sizes they work great in the tight spots or larger areas. Another plus is that I didn't have to purchase anything else that I have to store, the scale sits on my kitchen counter, so they are always handy. Thank you to all who suggested the tip on the pattern weights! I didn't know such things existed! My dogs need clothes!
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User: Cant-sew-a-lick
Member since: 11-07-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: bunzino
Date: 11-26-2005, 07:11 PM (10 of 17)
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Cant Hate to break it to you, but you really shouldn't be handling lead anything. I hope this is an old kitchen scale! And if you have kids, you definitely don't want these around. They used to make pattern weights out of lead, then put warnings on them. Now, I think they use something else. Go to the hardward store and get the largest washers you can find. Cheap and non-toxic. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Cant-sew-a-lick
Date: 11-26-2005, 08:40 PM (11 of 17)
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Thanks for the warning. No kids around. The weights are actually cast iron - not lead. My bad.
My dogs need clothes!
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User: Cant-sew-a-lick
Member since: 11-07-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 11-28-2005, 04:20 AM (12 of 17)
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I use tuna cans, tomato paste cans, mandarin orange piece cans, they are smaller and I don't loose them! Course, now that my cutting table isn't any wear near the kitchen anymore I've resorted back to pins. I use parchment paper too for tracing my patterns, one of these days I will splurge on some swedish tracing paper for the fun of it.
Laura
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From: LauraM62
Date: 11-28-2005, 07:28 AM (13 of 17)
I use the washers from the hardware store, love them! And when you get to the swedish tracing paper you'll fall in love! I don't have trouble with it moving around when tracing, can trace easily with almost anything (color pencil, pen, etc), almost sticks to many fabrics when cutting out like fleece & knits, has enough weight itself that you can sew it - think quick muslin, fitting - is washable so works great as a stabilizer - I use it as tear away on many button holes - and have heard from others that use it as sew in interfacing also - swedish tracing paper - so many uses!  And if you do fall in love I'll tell you where they coop it so you can get several cheaper at a time - great coop - wonderful lady that runs it - she also coops Kwik Sew & Jallie patterns (which I can't get around here!). 
LauraM
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From: Melanie T
Date: 11-28-2005, 09:05 AM (14 of 17)
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I have started using the green painters masking tape for many sewing needs. The light green fragile tape works great to quickly sew and release the pattern tissue and tracing paper. It doesn't move around like weights when little people "help". The regular green tape I use for holding tissue pieces togther and marking my machine seam allowence when doing hems, etc. Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-28-2005, 09:36 AM (15 of 17)
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That's an excellent tip, thanks Melanie.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 11-28-2005, 09:43 AM (16 of 17)
Oh Yes, tuna cans and small cans of fruit and veggies make great paper weights for tracing patterns and pinning pattern pieces to super slippery fabric! I have a store near me that sells some great tracing fabric really cheap, and it's more duarable than paper. You can pin it and cut out fabric with it over and over and over again, and it never tears!! That's a Very good thing for this clutzie sewer! LOL  You can also write on it to make your markings, and it doesn't bleed through to the other side, unless you use a felt tip marker of course. Right now I can't remember what the actual name of it is, but I do know it was something that was recommended by the makers of the Kwik Sew baby patterns. Tjat was the reason why I got it in the first place.
Cookie
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User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 11-28-2005, 07:48 PM (17 of 17)
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I trace a lot of patterns now that I have a year old grandson to sew for. This is what I do. I got two huge pieces of thick cardboard and taped them together - about 36" square. This has a dual purpose. One side has an old flannelette sheet stapled to it that I use to design my quilt blocks or watercolour wall-hanging quilts. The other side is the ugly cardboard side I use to trace patterns on. I put the original pattern on the cardboard and lay the trace-a-pattern (or tissue paper) on top and I tape it to the cardboard. I never put tape on the original pattern, just what I trace on. I trace all the outside lines, matching points and straight grain line using a fine point Sharpie. I remove the original from underneath and then with a pen or the Sharpie I write on the pattern particulars and I colour in the matching points with the Sharpie (don't do this with pattern underneath or it marks the pattern). I never have trouble with anything shifting and I don't care if the Sharpie puts marks on the ugly cardboard. I just store it between my sewing machine table and the wall when not in use. Good luck. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
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