Really enjoy hearing your sensible sewing advice. I suggest using self-adhesive 3-ring binder paper hole reinforcements on the hanging storage pattern pieces, affixed to both sides of each opening.
have several ways to preserve favorite patterns...if I do a muslin (which is what I do mostly), I keep the corrected/altered muslin & re-use it as my pattern...I also use Pellon Easy Pattern which is a thin, fibrous paper, which comes on a 20 yard bolt and can traced onto & cut....I keep all my individual patterns in gallon zip lock bags, neatly folded....
I actually use McCalls Trace and Toil/Sew or a light non-adhesive Interfacing Material for my patterns. The material is transparent, economic and you can lay the material on top of the original pattern for easy tracing (use either a pencil or pen). It stores for years. Just remember to use a cool iron for ironing interfacing flat, always check on a sample first.
Fantastic tutorial! Many thanks, I have used this method but because of the paper always curling I stopped. You solution for that had never occurred to me. I will definitely use that technique.
I use a heavier poster board paper that I can find at the dollar store, where they are 2 pieces for a dollar (the pieces are about 36 x 48 inches). Then i just trace around the tissue with a pen and transfer the markings.
Instead of using the tracing wheel, I’ll just go ahead and use a rotary cutter & cut it out. It saves a step by not tracing. I then use the tracing wheel to transfer markings (& the areas on multi-size patterns that I don’t want to cut off).
Awesome video. Great way to transfer patterns that you know are a perfect fit. I do things a bit differently. I like to preserve my original patterns (particularly when they are multi-sized, since I am constantly gaining and then losing weight) and I always trace out the pattern pieces for the specific size I'm using and then I make any alterations from the traced out pattern piece.
That sounds like a really flexible solution! I too hardly never cut out the pattern sheet, using tracing paper instead, just for safety measure, as you say, having access to multiple sizes can be crucial
I’ve been wondering how to store my patterns without making a mess, (I was about to comment about tips on the storing patterns) so the hanger tip for storing patterns is so helpful! Thanks so much!
I use butcher’s wrap to trace and wallpaper lining rolls to transfer as it’s thicker. I iron too but carefully as paper absorbs atmospheric moisture. So ironing can sometimes shrink the paper if it’s too hot.
I use acetate plastic. It's the kind that is used for overhead projectors. I just tape the edges of the plastic together to form bigger pieces. And I don't use the tracing wheel; instead, I lay the plastic over the paper patter and trace with a marker (a pentel pen). It's a bit time-consuming, but the pattern lasts a very long time. The only down side is when I gain weight or lose weight, then I have to do the pattern all over again, this time in another size.
If you lay a towel on top of your cutting mat and beneath the paper, the tracing wheel will easily put the holes without damaging the mat and without the need to press so firmly.
I also use this method with an addition of carbon paper in between the pattern and kraft paper so I can better see the holes made by the tracing wheel.
Thanks so much for such practical advice. I usually avoid tracing patterns like the plague and would never touch a Burda pattern because of tracing it AND having to add the seam allowance!! I'm sure I read somewhere that some people use something like vilene for making 'permenant' pattern pieces.
You could also put the pattern tissue onto the waxy side of freezer paper and iron it. But, never touch the iron to the waxy side or you'll have a mess to clean off your iron.
Ironing the tissue pattern pieces onto freezer paper is also a good option- then you don’t have to transfer the markings at all, you just make the pattern sturdy.
Really enjoy hearing your sensible sewing advice. I suggest using self-adhesive 3-ring binder paper hole reinforcements on the hanging storage pattern pieces, affixed to both sides of each opening.
have several ways to preserve favorite patterns...if I do a muslin (which is what I do mostly), I keep the corrected/altered muslin & re-use it as my pattern...I also use Pellon Easy Pattern which is a thin, fibrous paper, which comes on a 20 yard bolt and can traced onto & cut....I keep all my individual patterns in gallon zip lock bags, neatly folded....
Great instructions! On your hanging holes you can fuse heat & bond on both sides to reinforce the holes😊
Thks. I use a thin not too soft blanket below the paper, so u can see all the tiny holes for cutting.
I actually use McCalls Trace and Toil/Sew or a light non-adhesive Interfacing Material for my patterns. The material is transparent, economic and you can lay the material on top of the original pattern for easy tracing (use either a pencil or pen). It stores for years. Just remember to use a cool iron for ironing interfacing flat, always check on a sample first.
Thank you so much for your valuable advice and expertise! You are very wise!
The ironing tip is so useful. I use those craft paper rolls a lot.
Yes, it really flattens out most curves!
Me too! Great tips! Thanks!
I know this is unrelated, but you have the coolest eye color! Truly amazing! Also thank you for all your wonderful tips!
In a pinch, I've actually used the thicker gift wrapping paper that has the gridded lines on the back. 🥰
Fantastic tutorial! Many thanks, I have used this method but because of the paper always curling I stopped. You solution for that had never occurred to me. I will definitely use that technique.
I had the same struggle until I decided to just try the iron, and it worked so well, so I'm happy to share this tip 😊
Thanks for the video!
1:16 I suggest holding the notcher upside down, so you can see the markings on your pattern through the punching slot.
Awesome tips in this video!! I love how you store your patterns too!
I use a heavier poster board paper that I can find at the dollar store, where they are 2 pieces for a dollar (the pieces are about 36 x 48 inches). Then i just trace around the tissue with a pen and transfer the markings.
Instead of using the tracing wheel, I’ll just go ahead and use a rotary cutter & cut it out. It saves a step by not tracing. I then use the tracing wheel to transfer markings (& the areas on multi-size patterns that I don’t want to cut off).
That's an awsome time saving alternative, thank you for the tip!
Best tip. Thanks.
Awesome video. Great way to transfer patterns that you know are a perfect fit. I do things a bit differently. I like to preserve my original patterns (particularly when they are multi-sized, since I am constantly gaining and then losing weight) and I always trace out the pattern pieces for the specific size I'm using and then I make any alterations from the traced out pattern piece.
That sounds like a really flexible solution! I too hardly never cut out the pattern sheet, using tracing paper instead, just for safety measure, as you say, having access to multiple sizes can be crucial
@@Thelaststitch Yes, also good when you sometimes sew for other people.
I use to put a layer or two of some fabric under kraft paper. So I don´t have to push hard or twice to get lines transferred.
Hi Johanna!! I’ll have to try the craft paper.... 💜💜🧵🧵
I Ron the pattern onto fusible interfacing
Thank you for another great video!
I’ve been wondering how to store my patterns without making a mess, (I was about to comment about tips on the storing patterns) so the hanger tip for storing patterns is so helpful! Thanks so much!
Yep this hanger is so awsome! I buy mine from Ikea and thrift stores
I use butcher’s wrap to trace and wallpaper lining rolls to transfer as it’s thicker.
I iron too but carefully as paper absorbs atmospheric moisture. So ironing can sometimes shrink the paper if it’s too hot.
100% the paper can act up for sure and no steam in the iron is a must as well!
I use acetate plastic. It's the kind that is used for overhead projectors. I just tape the edges of the plastic together to form bigger pieces. And I don't use the tracing wheel; instead, I lay the plastic over the paper patter and trace with a marker (a pentel pen). It's a bit time-consuming, but the pattern lasts a very long time. The only down side is when I gain weight or lose weight, then I have to do the pattern all over again, this time in another size.
If you lay a towel on top of your cutting mat and beneath the paper, the tracing wheel will easily put the holes without damaging the mat and without the need to press so firmly.
Teresa Morgan - Great idea! It did look a bit severe, lol.
I also use this method with an addition of carbon paper in between the pattern and kraft paper so I can better see the holes made by the tracing wheel.
Thanks so much for such practical advice. I usually avoid tracing patterns like the plague and would never touch a Burda pattern because of tracing it AND having to add the seam allowance!!
I'm sure I read somewhere that some people use something like vilene for making 'permenant' pattern pieces.
You could also put the pattern tissue onto the waxy side of freezer paper and iron it. But, never touch the iron to the waxy side or you'll have a mess to clean off your iron.
Ironing the tissue pattern pieces onto freezer paper is also a good option- then you don’t have to transfer the markings at all, you just make the pattern sturdy.
Thank you!
I actually use cut away stabilizer. I have some that I've made for over 15 yrs now.
I know thisvideo is over a year old...but I use swedish tracing paper.
I’m new at sewing what are the notches for
What’s the reason you just trace with pencils and cut along the lines?? Isn’t it much easier? I don’t have any knowledge in patterns so just curious
Can I use this same method to trace a garment so I can duplicate it. I took apart a shirt & need to know what is best to make a pattern for it.
What size and yardage is your craft paper
I don't understand what the notches are for
Those notches are going to help align the cuts of fabric before you stitch them together
Iron has a silent R so it’s ion , crazy English pronunciation ♥️😘
Lol, I always forget that 😀
In Canada, we pronounce it like “eye-earn”, which is silly 😂
Soul what a hater....
In Poland, everybody mispronounces this. Even on tv you hear Iron man pronounced as /eyeRon/ with strong R.
Nora Y I’m Scottish and that’s how I say it