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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Don't want to cut pattern- what can I do?  |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
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 Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 6:07:43 PM
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Okay, I need help. I have one pattern, and I want to make a size small for a gift, but I also want to have it in the large size for me later on. What can I do instead of cutting the pattern in the small size and ruining it for my larger size?
Thanks-
Kim in NC |
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 6:22:02 PM
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I never cut a master pattern. I use tissue paper and trace the pattern I want onto it then I can cut the tissue paper and still have an intact pattern piece. The only time I cut a pattern from the original is when I get the cheap patterns for $1 when they are on sale. I get tissue paper in bulk but you can use gift wrap tissue paper when you are in a bind.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 6:37:57 PM
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And if you have a sliding glass door, you can tape the pattern and the tissue on the door, using it like a light box and making the tracing really easy ;)
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 7:22:08 PM
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| Oh, Jeez...why didn't I think of that? Thanks so much, guys! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 7:29:21 PM
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Also if you have a glass table you can put the pattern on top of the table and put a light below and make your own light table. If you have a glass table this is easier than holding your arms up for so long
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - sunshine on Jul 07 2006 7:30:17 PM |
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
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gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2006 : 7:53:04 PM
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I use freezer paper for a lot of patterns!
Have fun!
gloria g.
Richards, TX
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
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teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 06:25:05 AM
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Hi.
I like the options with the door and glass table. In the past I have just laid mine on my white cardboard cutting board. Because it is white I can see well enough to trace. The glass table would be a great idea if I had one. I'll remember that idea.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 08:05:56 AM
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Another way to make a small glass table is to get alarge picture frame that has glass remove all the backing and just leave the glass in place set it between some chairs instant glass table . ( you can always pick something like this up at thrift stores with some ugly picture in it since you are chucking that part perfect find)
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
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IMDBLJ
Farmgirl in Training
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Jennifer
Mineral
VA
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 11:50:46 AM
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| I buy cheap interfacing. It holds up better for me. I just trace what I need to trace (sometime's there's a bit of taping pieces together but not usually and I can sew them together if I wanted to also.)..and cut out and go. I place all my patterns into a manilla evelope, and tape the original outside too. That way I don't have to try to refold the darn thing! Maps I can handle, patterns...nope. :) |
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Kathigene
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
New York
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 12:16:21 PM
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Patterns are easy to fold. You just put them back together the best you can to fit the envelope and then you run an iron over them. Flattens them and makes it easy to get back in the envelope. I think all these ideas of how to save your patterns are fascinating. I've never thought of trying to perserve the original pattern and I remember one shirt pattern that I loved getting rather ragged. I'll have to try some of them.
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 12:41:20 PM
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All great ideas, everyone! I think I will try tracing the patterns so that I don't have to cut the original. They always seem to be a pain for tearing. I'll let you know how it works out!
Kim in NC |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 2:10:41 PM
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These ARE great ideas, everyone! I've wondered about these patterns that have lots of sizes... and I also want to make gifts with them. So, Thanks! I love the picture frame lightbox idea, Sunshine. That would be so easy to do...
Ann
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Edited by - Phils Ann on Jul 08 2006 2:12:05 PM |
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lcelmer
Farmgirl in Training
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Lana
Woodburn
OR
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Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 07:33:57 AM
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OK, I have to admit, I don't like tracing off all that stuff, so I just make straight snips to the line I need, and fold the other sizes back. (like clipping a curved seam) This seems to work ok for me. If the line is really straight, then just fold back. :-)
I only buy patterns if they are cheap to begin with, 1-3$$ and have used this method on several patterns that have sewn in 2-3 different sizes. If I am doing a baby size, then I might trace it off (if it fits on regular paper:-)
I store my patterns in this manner, I cut the pattern envelope open on the side and bottom seam, then tape the entire thing to a BIG tan mailing envelope, 8.5 x11 ish. I label the upper corner(11" side), with pattern number and who it is for, Men, Women, Girl, Baby etc. Then I use the dry iron method to fold them back up, pop then in the envelope and voila, they fit!! I have a hanging file folder drawer that these are sorted into.
Lana C. :-)
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2006 : 1:09:48 PM
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her eis another option I did once take the pattern to a kinko's that has the hugh copy machine 2 feet by 4 feet I think and just do a photocopy yucky paper ( meaning stiff but it works and is faster than tracying) I did it once in a hury and it worked well.
typically I just use one of the two light tables I owen a big on 2 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet ( estimate didn't measure) the big type that you pull achair up to like a normal table and a little one 18 inches by 2 feet
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - sunshine on Jul 09 2006 1:11:27 PM |
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2006 : 11:26:27 AM
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Lana, I do exactly what you do.
I always refold the pieces smaller than the envelope and just store them in there. No problems here so far.
Katee
A life without love is like a year without summer.
"Looking Toward the Son"---- http://sonflowergirl731.blogspot.com
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