I’m in the US, but I still love these videos!! I trace my PDFs. I’m thinking of tracing my big four patterns. I don’t actually cut them up. I snip in to my side cutting line and fold the excess over before cutting to preserve the larger sizes. I do this because my size has fluctuated over the years. I’ve done it so much it is second nature to me and is much quicker than tracing.
I used to cut out patterns, but having wrecked a couple of patterns by cutting out the wrong size or failing to grade out at the hips or move a dart or whatever, I am firmly in team Trace. I often tweak patterns for fit or stylistic purposes, and tracing them means I don't ruin the original. I can also cut out a different size if I want to sew for someone else. Yes, it's an extra step, but totally worth it in my view.
I have that 8924. I’ve made the jacket and hacked it into a lined coat with snaps, pockets and tie belt. The overshirt comes up short and big! The under tunic is big as well. I haven’t made the pants. I’ve relegated the overshirt to a pajama top and reused the material from the tunic. My coat is awesome and I wear it all the time! I cut out my patterns. I cut them according to FINISHED garment sizes and that seems to get me a more fitted item. Once I make them, if I’m not too keen, I hack them into something else.
I’m a tracer of patterns too, but love when pdf’s give you the layers option so you can just print your size. I only buy the magazines if I definitely see a pattern I want included, so thank you for doing these reviews 👍🏻
Always find these so interesting as there’s such a variation amongst even the same magazines with regards to the included patterns. And…BANG! You got bangs, looks GREAT!
Thanks, really enjoy your magazine reviews. I also prefer Simply Sewing magazine. I like tracing my patterns so I can use them again in a different size! Looking forward to your next video 😍
Thank you, always enjoy your reviews. You mentioned that you are interested in costume and I'm pretty sure there are some youtube's from the Royal Opera House on costumes for both their ballet and opera productions.
I am waiting for my Simply Sewing magazine to arrive, which will be in around 3 weeks....... 😴 and I am a tracer! I am always for safety and I prefer my tracing paper. Also I find tracing quite relaxing and enjoyable!
I’m in the US, but I still love these videos!! I trace my PDFs. I’m thinking of tracing my big four patterns. I don’t actually cut them up. I snip in to my side cutting line and fold the excess over before cutting to preserve the larger sizes. I do this because my size has fluctuated over the years. I’ve done it so much it is second nature to me and is much quicker than tracing.
A fun review as always. Your hair is really cute.
Wow I love your hair!! Beautiful rocking the fringe 😍🙌👌 xx
Thank you!
I used to cut out patterns, but having wrecked a couple of patterns by cutting out the wrong size or failing to grade out at the hips or move a dart or whatever, I am firmly in team Trace. I often tweak patterns for fit or stylistic purposes, and tracing them means I don't ruin the original. I can also cut out a different size if I want to sew for someone else. Yes, it's an extra step, but totally worth it in my view.
I feel that fear! Well done for being more sustainable your patterns will last you years and years x
I have that 8924. I’ve made the jacket and hacked it into a lined coat with snaps, pockets and tie belt. The overshirt comes up short and big! The under tunic is big as well. I haven’t made the pants. I’ve relegated the overshirt to a pajama top and reused the material from the tunic. My coat is awesome and I wear it all the time!
I cut out my patterns. I cut them according to FINISHED garment sizes and that seems to get me a more fitted item. Once I make them, if I’m not too keen, I hack them into something else.
I’m a tracer of patterns too, but love when pdf’s give you the layers option so you can just print your size. I only buy the magazines if I definitely see a pattern I want included, so thank you for doing these reviews 👍🏻
Oh yes I love that PDF option!
Love your hair!! 🤩
Thanks so much!
Really enjoy watching your videos. Tq so much for sharing
Always find these so interesting as there’s such a variation amongst even the same magazines with regards to the included patterns. And…BANG! You got bangs, looks GREAT!
Thank you 🥰
Great review Bonnie. Love the hair. Cut and colour really suits you. 💕
Thanks Bonnie, very informative as usual 😊
Thanks, really enjoy your magazine reviews. I also prefer Simply Sewing magazine. I like tracing my patterns so I can use them again in a different size! Looking forward to your next video 😍
Great review thanks
Thank you, always enjoy your reviews. You mentioned that you are interested in costume and I'm pretty sure there are some youtube's from the Royal Opera House on costumes for both their ballet and opera productions.
Oh thanks so much I'll check that out!
I am waiting for my Simply Sewing magazine to arrive, which will be in around 3 weeks....... 😴 and I am a tracer! I am always for safety and I prefer my tracing paper. Also I find tracing quite relaxing and enjoyable!
Oh no such a long wait. I hope you get hold of it soon xx
Definitely a pattern cutter