Pattern Hacks: How to Make Patterns Last | Using Freezer Paper to Make Your Patterns Stronger

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  • @iamtheonewhocares
    @iamtheonewhocares 4 роки тому +77

    The level of "I don't care what you think, I'mma do it how I want' in this video is goalz.

    • @Costuming_Drama
      @Costuming_Drama  4 роки тому +14

      You win my comment contest for this week! 😂

    • @iamtheonewhocares
      @iamtheonewhocares 4 роки тому +1

      @@Costuming_Drama 😆😆😁😁😁🏆🏆🏆

    • @lilalicat32
      @lilalicat32 4 роки тому

      I have to agree 100%! This is goals for sure.

    • @brendasullivan7553
      @brendasullivan7553 2 роки тому

      Yes! There’s the proper way and my way!

  • @MorganDonner
    @MorganDonner 4 роки тому +57

    Omg, what is this is sorcery!? 🤯

    • @JessiAsylum
      @JessiAsylum 4 роки тому +1

      Hey when r you going to be back on etsy ? I want to order a hair pen set but says you're on a trip still ?...

    • @robintheparttimesewer6798
      @robintheparttimesewer6798 4 роки тому +1

      Morgan Donner lol I was wondering the same

  • @EnchantedRoseCostumes
    @EnchantedRoseCostumes 4 роки тому +45

    Yep, you're a witch. that was magic!

  • @kimberlyhaggard6828
    @kimberlyhaggard6828 4 роки тому +3

    SHE DID MAGIC! WHY HAVE I NOT THOUGHT OF THIS?

  • @centurycountess4949
    @centurycountess4949 4 роки тому +29

    I saw the bell light up for this new video and the tip came right when I was planing to trash a tissue pattern and order a new one. It saved the pattern from being trashed and will be treated to this special care asap, and it saved me from spending money. thank you for this tip. :)

  • @janfranklin2114
    @janfranklin2114 4 роки тому +6

    I have been doing this for over 20 years and guess what, I still have those patterns. This works amazing and you can Peres them over and over to to flatten them for use.

  • @katiepie3009
    @katiepie3009 4 роки тому +13

    This is actually a great option for someone like me who costumes K-12, and needs to reuse these types of patterns repeatedly!

  • @SuziSmartPhoto
    @SuziSmartPhoto 4 роки тому +9

    Cutting is frustrating enough without adding the frustration of rippy tissue. Thanks for the perfect solution. Funny enough, I was just thinking of making some pj bottoms. 🤣

  • @PowerToolsnPearls
    @PowerToolsnPearls 4 роки тому +14

    As soon as I heard your voice I knew it was an allergic reaction. The same they happens to me often after eating something I’m allergic to. I have a latex allergy and many foods have a naturally high level of latex (bananas, kiwi, mango, etc). There’s something specific in the change of pitch and tone from even a minor bit of throat swelling. Thanks for sharing and feel better soon!

  • @Sabatuar
    @Sabatuar 4 роки тому +1

    Definitely need to remember this for my Big Four patterns.

  • @krystalgoulet3514
    @krystalgoulet3514 4 роки тому +1

    I am so glad you did this video. Everyone always talks about using freezer paper for their patterns but no one ever showed HOW! Now I'm off to find freezer paper!

  • @canucknancy4257
    @canucknancy4257 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Noelle. Nice to see you. I usually put the iron cord over my shoulder if it's driving me nuts. Those pattern weights are awesome! This is brilliant. The number of tissue patterns that I've ripped and had to attempt to tape together.... *le sigh*. I've used freezer paper to block off patterns on t-shirts then bleach spray to make negative images. Nice to see another use for it. Thanks for the demo. Take care of you. Catch you later.

  • @cherylspear1633
    @cherylspear1633 4 роки тому

    What kind of magic is this?!!!! Be right back....going to do this to all of my patterns. Great video!

  • @annamaxflair
    @annamaxflair 4 роки тому +3

    Cool tip for if I ever actually start using patterns, this old dog is a bit backwards, been sewing for close to 43 yrs but always work from the image in my head, guess you'd call it the think it, make it method ha ha

  • @scarletpimpernelagain9124
    @scarletpimpernelagain9124 4 роки тому +2

    I love these video’s from the Costuber’s community, they are so useful and such a generous sharing of information and such a saving of time for me, now returning to sewing after a 4 decade gap, (I kid you not ☺️) even the Vinegar tip to clean an iron is useful! Thank you so much, I’m now subscribing 😊

    • @Costuming_Drama
      @Costuming_Drama  4 роки тому

      Awww thanks! I’m so glad you find them helpful!

  • @sarahlongshore2605
    @sarahlongshore2605 4 роки тому +5

    Great tip!!! Freezer paper is awesome for stenciling on clothes too. Just cut out the design you want and use fabric paints.

  • @roxiepoe9586
    @roxiepoe9586 4 роки тому +1

    I refused to talk on the phone today so I don't have to deal with friends freaking out because of my allergy voice! We now have a drive through plague testing site - and I'm old enough to go - but I am not sick! I am allergic to the rampant mountain cedar!!!!!! Love the tip! Thanks.

    • @AdirondackRuby
      @AdirondackRuby 4 роки тому

      I have indoor & outdoor allergies and I am so paranoid every time I cough. My parents know my allergy situation, but I'm like "But what if the neighbors hear me!?"

    • @Costuming_Drama
      @Costuming_Drama  4 роки тому +1

      hahahah me too! I don;t want people getting weirded out around me!

  • @teresamorgan4529
    @teresamorgan4529 4 роки тому +4

    This would be an awesome choice for someone who loves the Palmer-Pletsch fitting method of taping the seam lines, pinning the seams of pattern pieces together and trying on the tissue. Thank you so much for the video!

  • @lisahodges8299
    @lisahodges8299 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for reminding me that sewing is pleasurable - fretting about ruining patterns should not happen. I am too much on red alert. I now need freezer paper...😃

  • @maeganschaefer8217
    @maeganschaefer8217 4 роки тому +1

    Feeling smart as I use to do this with quilt patterns but never crossed my mind to use freezer paper to help with my clothes pattern. Might need to get some when things calm down a bit. 🤗

  • @bun04y
    @bun04y 4 роки тому

    what a great tip! I am going to have to go do that to a bunch of my patterns that I use all the time.

  • @susanlein7849
    @susanlein7849 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to see you made it back home from your travels!

  • @debihumphrey3734
    @debihumphrey3734 3 роки тому

    Noelle, this idea ROCKS. I'm way too old to start tracing my patterns; like you, I'm not precious about them. In the process of cleaning out my sewing room and simplifying my life, I weeded through and got rid of all except some essential patterns that I plan to use over and over. I've been the same size like forever and I know what alterations I need to make on anything new. So this is an idea I'm gonna run with. You just saved me TONS of time now that I don't have to trace my patterns. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @cassandraedinbyrd9516
    @cassandraedinbyrd9516 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! You are the greatest witch of all. This is the best spell I have ever learned to cast.

  • @nicolewolfcry7408
    @nicolewolfcry7408 Рік тому

    I'm working on a simplicity pattern. This is going to b soooo useful tonight

  • @znycelondon5313
    @znycelondon5313 4 роки тому +2

    Great idea........and I have a giant roll of the freezer paper that we use for our other projects.
    Thank you..............🌹

  • @JuulThijssen
    @JuulThijssen 4 роки тому +3

    YESSSS this is the kind of sewing hack that the world actually needs! Thank you Noelle!

  • @ravenmeyer3740
    @ravenmeyer3740 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely love the attitude. A soul after my own heart.

  • @alibabafurball
    @alibabafurball 4 роки тому

    This is cool. I could use this myself, but have never heard of freezer paper, only the brown paper you wrap meat in at the butcher. A commenter mentioned here in Ontario she found it at a Home Hardware, so now i can try this.

  • @sandrafrench6125
    @sandrafrench6125 4 роки тому +4

    We don’t have freezer paper here in Australia but I use cheap iron on interfacing! Works just as well. It’s a great idea and so much easier than tracing! 💜🇦🇺

    • @allonsyemily
      @allonsyemily 4 роки тому

      I thought we did, but maybe that's because I've seen it at my grandparent's house and they've had it for 20 years?

    • @MishaMoonBevan
      @MishaMoonBevan 4 роки тому +1

      Google is your friend. There are quilting and craft shops in Australia that sell it.

  • @thetimelesscostumemaker1266
    @thetimelesscostumemaker1266 4 роки тому +1

    I love my freezer paper! I use it more in my sewing room than my kitchen. I too am a pattern hoarder. I was able to buy one of the pattern cabinets when Hancock Fabric went out of business and I have it about 3/4 full of costume patterns, clothing patterns, vintage patterns, pdf patterns, and craft patterns for myself and my family.

  • @askedgeorgia17
    @askedgeorgia17 4 роки тому

    You better be safe Girl!!! My daughter has asthma and you are very vulnable. We luv you too much to lose you!!🥰

  • @teaweaselstudios
    @teaweaselstudios 4 роки тому +11

    That is so cool! I have never seen that before. The women in my family would trace them then put the originals in the safe. Yeah, my family is weird. I like this method much better. I am just really bad with patterns so I haven’t bought very many. One of my issues is cutting out pieces. I wonder if that would help me cut my fabric more....pattern shaped. 🧐

  • @allonsyemily
    @allonsyemily 4 роки тому +10

    Love this! I've had old patterns that are now scrunched up messes, but recently started tracing them with carbon paper onto butcher paper sheets. And I have ironed interfacing to both the iron and ironing board in the past so a little wax doesn't scare me, haha.

  • @harmonygibbs7904
    @harmonygibbs7904 4 роки тому

    Totally a great idea. i love my paper printed patterns because they are sturdy.

  • @Tinkering_woodland_witch
    @Tinkering_woodland_witch 4 роки тому +2

    My grandma taught me to trace over my patterns on tissue paper like you use in gift wrapping... I think add these traced patterns to freeze paper to make them better and be able to keep the original whole...

  • @alexalessllc.7745
    @alexalessllc.7745 4 роки тому

    Oh geez, so I have been doing the freezer paper thing for like forever, but like how dorky am I for not using weights. Off to find my vinegar! Thank you Noelle! (and Marika!) Y'all stay safe!

  • @joannaaugustine2310
    @joannaaugustine2310 4 роки тому +5

    This is awesome!! I have a bunch of patterns from my grandmother that I've always wanted to use, but I'm afraid of tearing new tissue patterns, much less those, so I'll definitely be trying this out! Thank you!

  • @robintheparttimesewer6798
    @robintheparttimesewer6798 4 роки тому +4

    So glad to see that you made it home safely!! I had been wondering. I trace but mostly because when I started sewing I was making kids clothes. They keep growing so I wanted all the sizes. For pattern storage I have photocopied the fronts of all my patterns and put them in a binder with subject tabes. So Kids pjs are in one, coats in another and so on. Then I put the patterns in a filing cabinet by number. Don’t remember where I saw this tip but like it so much I have been thinking about doing it to my small knitting patterns which are in file folders in a filing cabinet. Much easier to see what I have this way. And for the Canadians I sometimes put the patterns in clean milk bags. Stronger than freezer bags and free!

  • @megantousignant18
    @megantousignant18 4 роки тому

    I'm so excited!!! I can't wait to try this!

  • @guineverecassidy4855
    @guineverecassidy4855 4 роки тому

    Such an awesome pro-tip!!! I love this!!!

  • @CassiBlack
    @CassiBlack 4 роки тому

    Hi Noelle! I’ve been stuck at home for over a month (I was sick before corona hit and now we’re on stay at home orders) so I’ve been spending my down time watching all your videos! I found you via Bernadette, as many seem to have done. I’m trying to craft my way through quarantine by cross stitching and crocheting once my CS supplies run out. I’m hoping to learn “practical sewing” once the craft/fabric stores reopen. Anyway, I love the vlog (especially the travel ones right now) and I can’t wait to see your ball gown come together!,

    • @Costuming_Drama
      @Costuming_Drama  4 роки тому

      Hi! Nice to meet you!! I’m super happy to have you here! Our fabric stores are still open, weirdly... and there’s always online!!

  • @HikiibatoHada
    @HikiibatoHada 4 роки тому

    Nice tip! Never seen that before and it looks great!

  • @carriewright8877
    @carriewright8877 4 роки тому

    Thank you! This is very helpful! I freaking hate working with tissue paper patterns.

  • @mariebray9831
    @mariebray9831 4 роки тому

    I have so many used vintage patterns, bought at garage sales and stuff. That is so much easier than tracing an already wore and even ripped pattern.

  • @kissmekate14
    @kissmekate14 4 роки тому

    I did it! I have now binge watched all your videos! Hello present day Noelle. I love freezer paper, felt like a gift from above when I learned you could using with sewing.

    • @Costuming_Drama
      @Costuming_Drama  4 роки тому

      Wow! That's crazy! Thanks for watching all of those!

  • @annemathis5130
    @annemathis5130 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this informative video. Now I know how to salvage some of my older patterns... :) Be safe!

  • @jeannieforbis1886
    @jeannieforbis1886 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this! I am going to do this for my doll clothes patterns! Those tiny pieces are always a pain if they tear

  • @margaretmyres5626
    @margaretmyres5626 4 роки тому

    Makes a lot of sense definitely keeps it easier to use. Thanks

  • @hakudoushinumbernine
    @hakudoushinumbernine 4 роки тому +17

    AH! okay butcher paper wax on one side write-able on the otherside.
    I was so confused about the freezer paper thing

    • @dcinrb8538
      @dcinrb8538 4 роки тому +4

      Sold in Walmart near the Reynolds aluminum foil. Freezer paper is fantastic for applique patterns.

    • @merindymorgenson3184
      @merindymorgenson3184 4 роки тому

      dc in rb how do you use it for appliqué?

    • @estherhadassa1061
      @estherhadassa1061 4 роки тому +6

      @@merindymorgenson3184 you cut the shape you want to applique and iron it to the back of the fabric, then cut out the fabric with 1/4 inch seam allowance, fold the seam, baste and applique the piece on your base layer, when done cut the back carefully and remove freezer paper. You can watch how it's done on YT ... here's one for starters: Applique Tutorial - Freezer Paper Technique ua-cam.com/video/Ljl_O2aOT1M/v-deo.html (though here they stick the freezer paper to the right side of the fabric) ..... or this one: Freezer Paper Applique ua-cam.com/video/TlBj8DAp-Jk/v-deo.html

    • @merindymorgenson3184
      @merindymorgenson3184 4 роки тому +3

      Esther Hadassa thank you!

    • @estherhadassa1061
      @estherhadassa1061 4 роки тому

      @@merindymorgenson3184 you're welcome

  • @ginahill503
    @ginahill503 4 роки тому

    Your voice gave me a fright, for you, in these perilous times. Hope you are better! Freezer paper trick is rawking! Thanks for your videos, as we are all stuck at home. We are blessed to have modern technology in such times. I'm a crazy old cat lady, who lives alone, and you brighten my day. Thank you! And that's why we watch. :-) *waves from Seattle*

  • @louiselill1528
    @louiselill1528 4 роки тому +1

    I know what I'm doing this afternoon . It just so happens I have freezer paper . Fantastic idea thank you for this fantastic tip

  • @kallandar13
    @kallandar13 4 роки тому +2

    I found this stuff the first time I heard you mention it, and it’s been a game changer! Thanks for the pro tips.

  • @valorieharkness7561
    @valorieharkness7561 4 роки тому +3

    Hey I have been doing that since the 1980 (yes my children its been 40 years! I started sewing for real at 25 and have been doing that ever since. It is my JOY in life)

  • @ninjagoggles
    @ninjagoggles 4 роки тому

    Brilliant!!! Feel better soon!

  • @Mommamacnz
    @Mommamacnz 4 роки тому

    This was a really useful tip, and one I think I will do in the future when I get back into sewing.

  • @lorrispeciale1585
    @lorrispeciale1585 4 роки тому

    That is a great idea!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @shawnagoddard4999
    @shawnagoddard4999 4 роки тому

    Glad to see you made it home okay after your adventure. Thank you for showing this. I was trying to explain this to my mother one day and she just looked at me funny. Now I have prove. Also I hope you get well soon. As a recently diagnosed asthma suffer I get it.

  • @lesleyharris3198
    @lesleyharris3198 4 роки тому

    Thanks for a great way of using and organisation the flimsy tissue paper of patterns, it's always driven me scatty ,

  • @csifan52
    @csifan52 2 роки тому

    This is brilliant!!!! Thank you so much!

  • @tetchedistress
    @tetchedistress 11 місяців тому

    This is genius, Thank You.

  • @TracyLynnAP
    @TracyLynnAP 4 роки тому

    okay this is awesome.. I have never used a pattern and not ripped it up horribly. thank you s much

  • @kellyevans3848
    @kellyevans3848 3 роки тому

    I'm going to try this with some old patterns that are already cut out. I'm going to use gift tissue paper along the edge so the iron doesn't touch the freezer paper. Thanks for the tip!

  • @murdocthedestroyer
    @murdocthedestroyer 4 роки тому

    PNW here! My Seattle based friend and I also have that stupid cough. We think it’s from the juniper and other trees pollinating. It passes in a week or so

  • @amyhannon3034
    @amyhannon3034 4 роки тому

    Hey! This is an awesome tutorial! Thank you!

  • @Rosalie2204
    @Rosalie2204 9 місяців тому

    Thank you great video 🇨🇦

  • @sqrlgrl42
    @sqrlgrl42 4 роки тому +2

    okay, now I need some freezer paper! I definitely have some patterns that I traced solely for the purpose of having not-tissue paper

  • @mmw55122
    @mmw55122 4 роки тому

    Agree. I do not bother tracing big-4 tissue patterns. I cut 'em BUT I'm gonna try this!

  • @judicousineau
    @judicousineau 4 роки тому

    Such a great tip! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sonjawright518
    @sonjawright518 4 роки тому +1

    This method is great. But in case you don’t have any freezer paper you can also iron the pattern onto fusible interfacing.

  • @macstabby_j
    @macstabby_j 4 роки тому

    I've been looking for tips on how to do this properly since you mentioned it ages ago- thank you!

  • @angelanice
    @angelanice 4 роки тому

    I want you to narrate all tutorials I see from now on 😂 like this is how I do it but make smart decisions for yourself, it's the best! I've worked with delicate patterns for so long I'm used to it and don't tear them anymore, although I have started storing them in gallon bags.

  • @Pke6853
    @Pke6853 4 роки тому

    Wow what a great idea I have many vintage patterns that are very delicate and this is perfect, I hate tracing patterns takes me that long to trace could have half the dress made in that time. I but vintage patterns not to hoard them but to make them. Thank you am off to find my big roll of freezer paper. Cheers Tricia.

  • @tamaracriswell8530
    @tamaracriswell8530 4 роки тому

    Yes Love it! I do the same thing for my patterns for storage. If it is in a zip loc, then I have made it!

  • @WaterNai
    @WaterNai 4 роки тому

    This is ingenious! I’m definitely going to implement this method for some modern delicate patterns I have.

  • @emiishino5422
    @emiishino5422 4 роки тому

    Nice demo, thanks.

  • @avenillacastienkersteter8283
    @avenillacastienkersteter8283 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips.

  • @shelleymonson8750
    @shelleymonson8750 4 роки тому

    Thanks, this was helpful. I was aware of freezer paper as an aid to appliqué, but had never seen it used for tissue patterns.

  • @litzgrahmann6468
    @litzgrahmann6468 2 роки тому

    This is brilliant!

  • @canucknancy4257
    @canucknancy4257 3 роки тому

    I'm finally going to make something other than masks. A great re-watch to make my Butterick tissue pattern much more stable. Thanks so much. Award to Noelle for the most repetitions of the word adhere in one video. 😁 Take care.

  • @lynetterene
    @lynetterene 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this great tip

  • @MaridithSmith
    @MaridithSmith 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for explaining this. When I do my next supply run I'm picking up a few rolls to preserve one of my favorite big 4 patterns

  • @Ventura0404
    @Ventura0404 4 роки тому +1

    Very good tutorial. So happy to see your home. Sorry about your voice.❣️🇨🇱

  • @remarkablestitches
    @remarkablestitches 4 роки тому +1

    I use freezer paper to trace off my size for patterns that I've paid to have printed in A0 (large format). I love how durable the freezer paper is.

  • @christineklum4047
    @christineklum4047 4 роки тому

    this is perfect thanks! I use butcher's paper to trace it normally now I can skip that!!! always great to see ya hope your cough clears up fast and you feel better. x Crissy in Portland

  • @radishpie3374
    @radishpie3374 4 роки тому

    Freezer paper really is a great product and can be used for so many crafty endeavors. The one thing I have never used it for is wrapping food for the freezer! Lol!

  • @c.wrightcreativeautochtone2574
    @c.wrightcreativeautochtone2574 4 роки тому +1

    Omg such a good idea! I’ve never seen this before. Also, it’s your pattern, you bought it, it’s in your sewing room, I’m sure you can do what you want with them.

  • @mothersuperior6751
    @mothersuperior6751 4 роки тому

    Well. That could be a time consuming project. But it would be really worth it.
    But I was going to be creative with my fabric stash...
    About to enter 4 week lock down here in New Zealand. All the best people. Thanks Noelle

  • @HCrow-et1qi
    @HCrow-et1qi 4 роки тому

    Freezer paper changed my life. All hail!

  • @shellyburpee
    @shellyburpee 4 роки тому

    Awesome tip! I've used freezer paper ironed to fabric before for applique but never thought to take care of that futzy tissue paper. I've used Ziploc bags but manila envelopes work too because I can't be bother to fold the tissue back up small enough to put in the original bag. I then cut the front and back apart of the envelope and tape them on the manila envelope.

  • @MetteAaes
    @MetteAaes 4 роки тому +2

    This is perfect! I have an old (maybe vintage) pattern for a cape, that I got ages ago, and I don't dare use it much, because I'm afraid to rip delicate paper. I'll have to see if I can find freezerpaper here in Denmark.

  • @MelissaElsworth
    @MelissaElsworth 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Once I start getting into my tissue patterns I'm totally going to use it.

  • @sherisaunders1517
    @sherisaunders1517 4 роки тому

    Awesome idea!

  • @rudakonserwa8221
    @rudakonserwa8221 4 роки тому

    It's cooling that sets the adhesive so I wouldn't play around with the pattern while it's still warm for the cleaner result. But that's a great hack. It could also work with pva glue and paper since it's also thermoplastic but that's more work

  • @nicolemariefashion1
    @nicolemariefashion1 4 роки тому

    So funny I have used freezer paper to actually draft patterns but it never occurred to me to use it to stabilize tissue patterns. Thanks for the upgrade!

  • @PrincessGigglewater
    @PrincessGigglewater 4 роки тому

    Spent my day yesterday saving some of my favorite original vintage patterns... I'm a cutter too!😆 I ordered a roll of freezer paper from Amazon...1,000 feet for $45. Can I just say how immensely satisfying it was to take out a wrinkled, shabby looking pattern and transform it into pristine pattern perfection? 😌

  • @BFree-ge6ms
    @BFree-ge6ms 4 роки тому

    I love your channel and I'm really glad to have found you! This is gold. Thank you!

  • @narelleworks8448
    @narelleworks8448 4 роки тому

    Great idea!

  • @mandipowell7797
    @mandipowell7797 4 роки тому

    OH WOW! SO SATISFYING!
    I just fused Simplicity 8579 ( American Dutchess' Misses' 18th Century Corset, Shift and Panniers)

  • @TheMetatronGirl
    @TheMetatronGirl 4 роки тому

    Noelle, this is pure genius! I have to deal with modern patterns, periodically, for my son’s clothes. I’m definitely going to do this with the patterns I use the most. Thank you! 😁😁