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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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 Posted - May 02 2006 : 1:06:58 PM
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Okay....I'm a new to sewing and I have NO idea what this thing is for or how to use it? It looks like some sort of torture device to me. 
Help please!
 Carla
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realme52
True Blue Farmgirl
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Klara
Gatesville
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 02 2006 : 1:25:22 PM
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This "thing" is a device that will allow you to trace a (paper) pattern. I think the correct term is tracing wheel, but I'm not sure. Here is how it is used: let's say you have a paper pattern that you want to use multiple times, instaed of cutting it out. You place it on top of a large sheet of carbon paper, then place a blank paper of some sort (wrapping paper, news paper, etc) underneath. So, you end up with a "sandwich" of paper layers that are from BOTTOM TO TOP: blank paper, carbon paper, pattern. Now you follow the outlines of the pattern with that "thing" (the tracing wheel". It will press through the layers of your 'sandwich" and you will end up with your pattern on the formerly blank paper, which you can then cut out, without destroying the original pattern. Got it? I believe those tracing wheels harken from the days when patterns for sewing were sold in prints in magazines, etc, and multiple-size sheets. You could, in the same manner, use the tracing wheel to get an outline for embroidery, for example,from a book onto fabric. You would layer (from bottom to top): fabric, carbon paper, original pattern, and then trace with the tracing whell.
Hope this answers your question.
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - May 02 2006 : 2:09:10 PM
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That makes sense except....where in the world would one get carbon paper these days? I wonder if what else you might be able to use? Chalk maybe? I dunno.
Carla
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realme52
True Blue Farmgirl
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Klara
Gatesville
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 02 2006 : 2:21:55 PM
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That's easy: you buy carbon paper (well, that's probably not the acurate term, but, you know, like copy stuff paper)at stores like Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics, etc. They sell it with the sewing notions, it's hanging on the rack somewhere where the needles and bobbins are, usually in a pack of 3 or 4 sheets of different colors. Cheap, too, and lasts forever.
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - May 02 2006 : 2:29:02 PM
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Thank you for your help! I'll have to look for it next time I'm at the craft store.
Carla
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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JennyWren
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
USA
201 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2006 : 08:10:38 AM
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HAHAHAHAHAHA... TORTURE DEVICE! TOOOOOOOO FUNNY!
It is a tracing wheel, it is used with a type of washable carbon paper to mark where to put darts on your material.
Another words you lay the carbon paper face down on your fabric and trace over the dart markings on the pattern. It basically just helps you mark things so you know where to pin them, then when you need to sew them it is done accurately.
Sounds waaaay more complicated than it is.. 
Take care,
Carla...
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 03 2006 : 11:49:14 AM
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HA! You're all wrong! It's a pizza cutter for really tiny little pizzas!
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
198 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2006 : 6:44:33 PM
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Pizza cutter....That's funny!
Carla
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sewingwoman
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Giovonnia
Astoria
New York
USA
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Posted - May 04 2006 : 03:44:11 AM
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| You can also buy something call dressmaker tracing paper. Most sewing supply or fabric stores should have them. |
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
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Posted - May 05 2006 : 10:40:24 AM
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Might even be able to cut really decorative edges on your sugar cookies!! HAHA
Eileen
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
198 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2006 : 11:54:30 AM
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What a multi-purpose tool! Cookies, Pizza AND tracing! WOW! Who knew???
Carla
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 06 2006 : 08:51:52 AM
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AHHHHHH! When I saw the picture I was reminded of my first (and only) home ec. class. I was 12 and thats all I care to remember except that I did go on to do quite a bit of sewing in spite of the teacher...
Anyway, when you pick out carbon/tracing paper, pick out the wax-free kind if you can. I think it costs a little more, but you'll be able to get the lines out. The other stuff tends to stay in some fabrics FOREVER...
Actually, I don't even use a tracing wheel. They only work realy well for marking darts, imho. I just use a really sharp pencil and poke through the lines I need to mark on the pattern once its on the fabric and just tick little guide marks in pencil for my sewing lines.
Good luck!
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Susie Q
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Susan
So. California
USA
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Posted - May 06 2006 : 9:02:49 PM
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pssst.... it's also a great playdough tool as my little cousin found out.
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
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Posted - May 07 2006 : 7:30:15 PM
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Have been sewing for years and have neverhad a use for one of these. I tried it when it became popular(70's) but it was too hard to keep up with the paper etc. I just mark with a pencil. I really enjoyed the pizza cutter,cookie trimmer and play-doe tool though. Pretty cute. :) LOL
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 15 2006 : 3:25:07 PM
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I have those and have used them but I would rather just put my patterns on a light table and trace the patern I want on to apiece of news print saving my orrignal pattern and pieces all intacked and together with all of the sizes still ables to be used
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sandyb
Farmgirl in Training
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Sandy
California
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 3:28:22 PM
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I haven't seen a tracing wheel in ages! We used them in sewing classes in jr. high school. I feel archaic.
Younger quilters think I'm nuts when I tell them that rotary cutters didn't always exist. We used to actually cut out our fabric pieces with templates, rulers & scissors.
Sandy B
http://www.berryvinedesigns.com
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
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gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 4:03:22 PM
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Yes, it has been awhile since I've seen or used a tracing wheel! Seems there are a few of us that remember! But I still have my sewing notions my mother and I purchased when I took Home Ec in high school! And when I open that sewing box, it takes me back to a very happy time, and I love seeing my name hand written on my tracing wheel, and my tape measure. We all had the same items, and so glad I ended up with all of mine!
Anyway, thanks for reminding me of a great time!
P.S. Sandy B - loved your web site and the name of your business. I too am a quilter - a longarm quilter. Strawberry House Quilting - web site in the making! But having a name like Berry - well that would be berry fine! :>) Congrats on your book as well! Maybe I will purchase it and make one of your patterns!
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sandyb
Farmgirl in Training
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Sandy
California
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 4:14:31 PM
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Gloria,
Too bad you aren't closer. I have a great longarm quilter but can always like to know more than one. Good luck with your website!
Sandy B
http://www.berryvinedesigns.com
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