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From: MaryW
Date: 03-08-2007, 09:38 AM (1 of 17)
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I had this very good question sent to me. If you can help, please post here. Thanks. I have many patterns for costumes that I would like to use over and over again. I also know that some may be too large for cardboard, so I had muslin recommended to me for multiple uses. Are there different types and would that be something I should use? I need to preserve the patterns someway and I am not sure if cardboard is the best for what I have. MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-08-2007, 02:20 PM (2 of 17)
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Mary I have found that the inexpensive sew in interfacing ($.99 for a package containing 3 yds more or less at Hancock's) is ideal for use in tracing and saving patterns. It is transparent enough to trace your pattern through, you can write on it, you can press it to take out any folds, wrinkles that occur when folded and it folds easily for storage. I'm sure others out there have maybe more or better ideas than this. Patsy Patsy
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From: PaulineG
Date: 03-08-2007, 02:25 PM (3 of 17)
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I trace mine off the same as Patsy but I'm sure I read a post somewhere on this site by somebody who irons fusible interfacing onto their pattern. I've never tried it though. Maybe clear contact (used for book covering) would work as well although it would make it fairly stiff and bulky.
Pauline
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 03-08-2007, 05:57 PM (4 of 17)
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I have traced particular sizes out onto the rubber backed curtain material. It can be a bit difficult to do the first tracing off the original pattern, but from there on it is super easy. I find that I don't have to pin most material types, as it "sticks" to the rubber backing. I have inherited patterns that have been on the no-sew interfacing that are also easy to use. Cheers, Soph.
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From: pinkroses
Date: 03-08-2007, 07:48 PM (5 of 17)
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I do that too. Especially with patterns i love. Saves on buying more. Pinkroses I know I have a guradian angel watching over me. I am very gratefull. PINKROSES
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From: megasew
Date: 03-09-2007, 12:03 PM (6 of 17)
Actually I bought fusible interfacing on sale and I just fused the paper pattern to the interfacing. It works very well.
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User: megasew
Member since: 09-02-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-09-2007, 04:14 PM (7 of 17)
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Actually, I don't trace any of my patterns. I very seldom use the same pattern twice unless it is a piece of lingerie, a t-shirt or something like that but since I live so close to Hancock Fabrics, I just whip in there and pick up a pattern I want when they are on sale for $1.99 or $.99. I've never had that kind of fiddly time to stand and trace patterns, etc. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: sewmuchfun
Date: 03-09-2007, 06:27 PM (8 of 17)
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I trace my patterns on the double folded craft interfacing.. It's sturdy and won't stretch out of shape.
Marilyn
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User: sewmuchfun
Member since: 07-22-2005 Total posts: 67 |
From: materialconcern
Date: 03-09-2007, 09:10 PM (9 of 17)
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Hello everyone, I have also used the pattern fused to interfacing method and it has worked well. If you have a pattern that you love and is tried and true for you, like a favorite pants or shirt pattern, you can transfer the pattern to what they call tag board (I think). I picked some up at my local college where I've been taking my Fashion design classes. It's a sort of stiff plastic that can be cut and is typically used for making various block sizes. I've also found others that go to home depot and buy some heavy poly (vapour barrier) and use it to trace off patterns. The nice thing about this is the transparency and ability to decide on fabric design placement on the pattern piece. Hope this helps...Robbie 
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User: materialconcern
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From: texasmom_35
Date: 03-09-2007, 11:47 PM (10 of 17)
| I am a very frugal sewer and just as frugal when it comes to my pattern coping. I transfer patterns I love and use quite often to either newspaper or even old fabrics that I do not like. I was given a roll of light weight upholstery fabric some time ago that I would NEVER use for anything because it was such an old (not vintage, just old) pattern. I have transfered many patterns to this material for a more perment pattern that will not tear when I use it over and over again. |
User: texasmom_35
Member since: 08-05-2006 Total posts: 11 |
From: sewsassy
Date: 03-10-2007, 04:44 AM (11 of 17)
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I had this very good question sent to me. If you can help, please post here. Thanks. I have many patterns for costumes that I would like to use over and over again. I also know that some may be too large for cardboard, so I had muslin recommended to me for multiple uses. Are there different types and would that be something I should use? I need to preserve the patterns someway and I am not sure if cardboard is the best for what I have. I had this info stored from someplace a long time ago. Hope it helps. It's basically used in septic systems. Carriff makes them and you can order from their web site: http://www.carriff.com/Products/soil-separator.htm http://www.carriff.com/Products/sewing-fabric.htm These two products are the same but it comes in smaller rolls under sewing-fabric. The company got keen to calling it sewing fabric back in 2002. Soil Separator Fabric is a durable and lightweight fabric to be used as a means of separating the gravel and soil backfill in a trench. This non-woven (spun bonded polypropylene) fabric exceeds all industry standards and weights a mere 0.5 ounces per square yard. This is really very lightweight and does not require ironing, but its very thin so be careful when tracing patterns with a marker. Ink can seep through onto fabric and pattern tissue. Can use ball point pens or colored pencils, with care to protect table or cutting surface. Cost is under $30 for a 300ft roll. They come in various sizes from 24" to 48"!!! Can get at Lowe's in landscaping or plumbing dept. Or order from Carriff's web-site and they will ship to you. Other benefits of using instead of tracing paper: this is fabric so you can tissue fit easily. Can even sew on it! Use rotary cutter on it when placed on fabric. Saves time --dont have to cut pattern pieces prior to cutting fabric. Lay it on the fabric and cut the fabric and the pattern together! Very lt. wt. so easy storage. Does not wrinkle (do not iron it anyhow it is a plasticized material) so no need of ironing the pattern pieces when you take them out of the envelope Sticks to some fabrics so sometimes no need to use pattern weights. |
User: sewsassy
Member since: 03-07-2005 Total posts: 24 |
From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 03-10-2007, 07:55 AM (12 of 17)
| I like to use the clear overhead projector sheets, you can buy them in Officemax or Staples. They are like a see through thin plastic film, great because you can see the fabric under the film and they don't tear. |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-13-2007, 04:51 PM (13 of 17)
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Sewsassy, That is what I use.. I bought mine at Lowe's.. I use crayons to trace mine with.. Can't beat it with a stick.. 
Sew With Love
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From: jessie s
Date: 03-13-2007, 09:56 PM (14 of 17)
| I save a lot of patterns plus copying from magazines. I trace a lot on wax paper. Do any special directions on the wax paper with black marker. I also sew a lot of barbie clothes. For them and other small patterns I trace on foam board. It works well. jessie s |
User: jessie s
Member since: 02-26-2007 Total posts: 46 |
From: texasmom_35
Date: 03-16-2007, 09:05 PM (15 of 17)
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I have used wax paper before but did not like it as well as using freezer paper. The nice thing about freezer paper is that you can use an iron and iron the pattern on the material instead of pinning, I would assume that would be a nice thing with barbie clothing (never make barbie clothing.) A bit off subject, but did you know that if you copy something on a copy machine it will act as a one time transfer pattern. While I have heard this for years I have never tried this but would be nice for a type of pattern that you want to emblish. |
User: texasmom_35
Member since: 08-05-2006 Total posts: 11 |
From: keljo60
Date: 03-17-2007, 02:15 AM (16 of 17)
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Patsy, one reason to copy a pattern and not replace it is when a pattern is discontinued. In my case I found a shirt pattern that I fell in love with and have used at least a dozen times so far. I knew I was going to wear it out so I wanted to buy more copies, but, you guessed it, it was discontinued! I was fortunate to find a couple of new/unused copies, still in the envelopes, on Ebay and I plan to copy one so I will have it a long, long time. In my case I couldn't just run down to the nearest (1 hour each way) Joanns and get another copy. I plan to use the heavy sew-in interfacing when the time comes to copy it. Also, this particular pattern has all the sizes in one envelope and it's a basic design that would work for many people so I wouldn't want to cut the pattern on the smaller size then want to make it for someone else who is larger, so I would want to copy it.
Kelly
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User: keljo60
Member since: 07-30-2006 Total posts: 154 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-17-2007, 08:21 AM (17 of 17)
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Kelly I had a shirt pattern like that but I found the same shirt with a new number and updated picture on the envelope. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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