Tips To Make Your Sewing Patterns Last Longer - Duplicate Sewing Patterns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Keep your favorite sewing patterns going strong through multiple uses by following these tips. There are options for creating longer lasting copies of your patterns or for using multiple sizes without having to buy new ones.
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I've been using the pin-style tracing wheel to trace onto butcher paper, but that interfacing idea is pretty cool. I never would have thought of that.
It works really well! :D
When using mailing envelopes to store pattern pieces, cut the original pattern envelope so that both the front and back can be attached to the manila envelope. Lots of good info on the back of the original envelope.
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yes! that's smart! Thanks for including this tip.
When I cut a pattern out, I stash it in a Jumbo ziploc bag. You can see the front of the pattern envelope (if you place it in the front), and I'll stash my notes in there too. Because it's a nice size bag, you don't have to worry about folding it too much.
that's great! I like this
I use thin canvas, I cut out my patterns. When I'm done using them I roll them up, put a rubber band around it and put them away.
that's smart! Do you have to worry about fraying?
Well it takes time, but what I do is over lock them and cut slightly outside of them, but at least I don't have to worry about having to get new patterns. That's just an idea I came up with and it works fine for me.
When I have time I overclock them.
I tend to make copies of my pattern pieces to minimize wear on the original pieces - especially if I don’t want to cut out a particular size.
For both copying pattern pieces, and drafting/tweaking my own; I love going to Walmart right after Christmas and stocking up on the heavily discounted gift wrapping paper and using that to make pattern pieces. It’s plenty wide and most often features a 1” x 1” grid on its “wrong” side which comes in quite handy!
oh nice! yeah, grid paper does help :D And some of that wrapping paper can have a nice weight to it.
Funny, I've recently been thinking a lot about how I might do this - make my patterns last longer. Thanks for the great tips! 👍🏻
You are so welcome!
Brilliant ideas. Love the one about cutting open the darts....never thought of that. 👍👏
Thanks for video & pattern preserving ideas! I use large ziploc bags, it seals pattern pack in & since You can see Pattern Env. It saves labeling it. You can also use white label area on bag to further identify by Pattern brand/#, size or type of pattern: Sport, PJs or Evenwear etc. if You want to store more than one Pattern kit inside. You can use different coloured mini jumbo clips to separate ea. Pattern (& colour code on label) to save using too many bags, depending on needs & less waste in landfills
I just got vinyl 12mm thats used for tables at Joann's its $6 something a yard i also use a
60 percent off coupon so i only paid a little over $5 for 2 yards . Thanks for the tips .
I use a non-woven, light weight, inter facing with 1 inch grid lines.
For smaller size pieces, the thin plastic cutting mats from the dollar store work great to make sturdy reusable patterns.
oh nice! yeah, I feel like those patterns would last a really long time
I transfer pattern to tracing paper. That way I leave original pattern intact. Yes it's more steps but if I need diffrent size later the pattern is not cut out. When I was younger I made a skirt and cut out pattern. Years later I wanted to make same skirt I realized that I cut it out. And I was not same size anymore. I regret cutting it out. And the pattern is not printed anymore :(
yup! I've been there too! ;D
I always trace so I use Swedish tracing paper/fabric. Then, I use pattern hooks to keep them organized. Great vid!
smart! thanks for sharing your tips :D
Thank you I ‘m going dump my idea and use yours, so great easy and practical, thank you 😊
This is really smart!!! I'm definitely trying the Vanilla envelope method. Also trying out the fusible interface method as well. Thanks for the tips.
ugh, I'm so sorry about that spam comment. :( This isn't the first time someone has tried to pretend to be me.
I tape the areas where I place the pins.
I've been using the Manila envelope trick for almost 50 years. I open the pattern envelope so the information is visible, and then I tape it to the manilla envelope.
I iron the pattern pieces, cut them to their larger size. Them I iron them to freezer paper . Now they are strong enough to pin, and reuse. I store them on zip lock bags.
Lots of great tips, thanks for sharing Tova.
You're welcome :)
Great video
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Thanx great tips 👍🏾
You're welcome :)
I trace small patterns (baby bib) or pattern pieces onto the Dollar Tree clear cutting mats. They last forever.
Don't use regular tape, especially when working with vintage patterns, as that can deteriorate the paper! There are archival and acid-free tape options.
Also, love the tracing wheel tip, great for getting more accurate cutting, too!
good to know! :D
and masking tape can be ironed unlike clear plastic tape
Great tips! Thank you! ❤
Thank you for the tips.
I've used both manila envelopes and the plastic envelopes with the snap closures. Some great ideas here. I've used the plastic tarp material for some patterns and also used brown kraft paper with a tracing wheel. 👍
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I use Pellon Tru-Grid or their plain version for tracing my taped PDF patterns or big 4 patterns that I'll use a lot. I often need to modify my pattern sizing later, so I like to preserve the originals.
Whenever interfacing is on sale at Joann for 50% off, I grab a yard or two for $2.50/yd. But sometimes for a really large big 4 pattern piece, I'll just cut it out instead of tracing. I figure for $1.99 on sale, I'd rather just re-buy the pattern if necessary! 😄
interfacing sales is always a good thing to keep an eye on. One time I bought like a whole bolt of it for less than 10 dollars because a small fabric store was going out of business. omg, I was so excited with my good deal until I got home and discovered it was sew-in interfacing and not fusible. haha. I had it in my stash for a long time but it came in handy when I had to make a bunch of masks! Then I was happy again with my deal.
this is great, thank you
You're welcome :)
Nice tips
I have always had a hard time with this. Like why would I want to take the time to trace my pattern....however, I have since come around and I will start tracing some of my TNT patterns. But to be honest, when they are on sale, I do buy a few of the same patterns 🤦🏾♀️....I would like to start tracing....so that's my goal.
When it comes to my bag making....no problem with tracing. I too use the plastic cutting mats at $🌳 and it works out so well. Or I'll use poster boards or Manila folders. Great suggestions and tips as always 😊😊
It's hard to take the time to do it when you just want to get to sewing. ;D
@@ProfessorPincushion Exactly!!! I should do it when I don't feel like sewing 😅
Fold ‘‘em nicely and put them in a ziplock, if you have a lot of patterns reinforce the bottom of the ziplock and put them in a 3 ring school binder. They’re neatly organized and ALL of them are on hand when needed.
oh nice! thanks for sharing!
I've also used gift box lids for pattern templates. So if you receive any clothes in store-bought boxes for Christmas this year, this is one way you can recycle them. :)
that's smart and a great way to recycle! :D
@@ProfessorPincushion I don't know how much it costs to laminate things, but another option is to use newspaper to copy your patterns and then laminate. My grandma said her mom used to make patterns using newspaper. So now I do that when I can to save money. You probably don't even have to laminate them, because they fold nicely and are thicker paper than the pattern paper.
@@GB0915 newspaper is definitely the old school way to do it! I don't know if tissue paper is too flimsy to go through a lamination machine but that's also a great idea if it works. :D
Transfer paper?!?! Who would have thought!?!?
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What about plastifying the pattern?
Like using clear plastic contact paper? hmmmm.....that's definitely an idea! I feel like I'd need an extra pair of hands to help me because I can barely line a shelf with that stuff without making mistakes and getting wrinkles. ;D
@@ProfessorPincushion I wasn't sure of the English name lol, so I looked it up and it's basically laminating. They have machines to do it or you can use a hot iron instead. There are tons of videos about it on here.
Clear plastic contact paper is different than lamination. It is self adhesive and needs no heat.
Put your patterns in large zip lock bags.