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By: Was ist eigentlich ein perforiertes Schnittmuster? | zuzsastyle

Was ist eigentlich ein perforiertes Schnittmuster? | zuzsastyle — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:37:08 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:31:44 +0000

I usually put the pattern underneath as well. If it’s not a vintage pattern that I use a lot (my kids clothes). I will iron fusible interfacing to the backside. It makes them nice and sturdy to use again & again.

By: Tracing Vintage Patterns Another Method «

Tracing Vintage Patterns Another Method « — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:19:37 +0000

[...] to the pattern tracing method I came up with from the lovely Casey’s Elegant Musings tracing vintage patterns | Casey’s Elegant Musings. Please note that if you choose this method Hancock Fabrics has packaged interfacing (15” x 3 [...]

By: Tasia

Tasia — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:34:19 +0000

I’m so glad I found this! I just bought my first vintage pattern but haven’t used it yet, partially from fear of damaging it.
This guide is totally easy to follow, love that it’s complete with pictures. I was wondering what other people were doing and now I know! I’m adding this to my bookmarks for reference, thanks for sharing your tips!

By: ctb

ctb — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:04:17 +0000

Timely & useful advice! I have a very large collection of vintage patterns crying out to be used.

FWIW, I was taught to make little dots every 1/4 inch or so when copying pattern curves – & to make crossmarks @ the corners, then ‘true’ the lines w/ rulers, hip & french curves. Coloured pencils are helpful when correcting a line, so you know which is the new line. You can also use a notched dressmakers tracing wheel to mark the paper (if you’re using paper) & dressmakers carbon paper for darts, etc.