Released January 11, 2010
By Doreen Ritchie
I position my paper pattern pieces on top of two other pieces of paper or a piece of fabric, printed side up.
I place my ruler along the lines, one at a time, no particular order, and with my dressmakers tracing wheel, I gently run the wheel down each line on paper pattern. (just hard enough to make an indentation)
This makes folding on the line very easy, straight and easier to judge cutting and placement of each new fabric piece. Saves time from using a piece of cardboard or ruler to bend pieces of pattern on lines.
I’m going to try that, pieces not lined up quite where I wanted them is my biggest issue when working on a quilting project. Thanks!
Comment by Sandy Morgan — January 14, 2010 @ 5:02 pm
This is a great idea! We bought a roll of butcher’s paper from Sam’s Club and it works well for a lot of sewing patterns because it’s thicker. Also, when I really wanted to save patterns in the past, I would make them with newspaper, usually tracing a shirt or bag ect. that I already have and like, then I will “laminate” it with packaging tape. This has worked out well for me and I have some patterns that are five years old and still work well.
Comment by Cassandra — January 16, 2010 @ 11:27 pm
i think your ideas are wonderful
Comment by barbara watkins — February 25, 2010 @ 11:45 pm