Do I Really Need to Trace my Patterns Every Time? | How to Trace your Sewing Pattern
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Tracing your sewing pattern may seem like an extra step, and a waste of time, but there are times when it is a good idea, and reasons why it is the best idea in certain situations.
Learn why you would want to trace your patterns, what the best tracing materials are, and how to effectively trace an accurate pattern.
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In Switzerland, plain white tissue paper rolls in sheets 70 x 50 cm meant to wrap gifts inside a box are sold next to wrapping paper and are very cheap and just transparent enough to trace.
That would be a good idea too! In fact, I have some here at my house. Thanks for sharing.
I like to fuse interfacing to the wrong side of my garment patterns. That way I can trace many times. Thank you for great tutorial. Very helpful.
That is a really good idea to preserve the original pattern! I hadn’t thought of that.
Do you do a lot of pattern altering?
Great idea!
I like to trace patterns. It gives me an opportunity to become familiar with all the details before any fabric is cut. Thank you for this video.
Yes! That is another good reason. What do you like to sew most?
Yes, that is definitely another advantage! Sometimes you notice something that you hadn’t before.
New to garment sewing. This helped very much!
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I hate PDF patterns but maybe if I trace them I will hate them less. As my shape changes it is obviously better not to cut the original pattern. Thank you ... this was very helpful!
Yes, tracing them makes all the difference! And I can definitely relate to the changing body. That is one place where sewing really comes in handy!
Yes, this definitely makes them much easier! I can also relate to a changing body. That’s one reason why being able to sew is so important.
I have been using magnets to hold down my patterns for well over a decade. If you want a temporary board that you can store away, or use upright as a design board, I recommend buying a cheap magnetic whiteboard. I use a 90x180cm board. The metal sheet is mounted on a lightweight backing board so it is easy to lift and store against the wall when not in use. I use bright red neodimium skittle magnets, as I find these easy to hold and see. The board is larger than my table but is strong enough to allow me to use a rotary cutter. Magnetic tool holders screwed under a shelf above my sewing machine let me store scissors, tweezers and an unpicker within easy reach. After many different options over the years I have found that the Flexisoft sit stand E7 desk is the best option for my table base as it adjusts from 58-123cm high. I wanted it to start very low as my serger is ergonomically too high at a normal table height.It can be fitted with your own table top 120-200cm long, 60-80cm wide, the centre bar slides to adjust the length so you can pick your own size. I use it at 3 different heights: highest for cutting, sitting height for sewing and slightly lower for my serger. You can adjust the height to wheel over storage units.Wheels come as an added option, so the table can be pushed to one side when not in use. I liked the desk so much that I bought a second one to use as an office desk, dining table and temporary kitchen island. I draw and cut out pdf patterns using a Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro cutting machine, as it has a 60cm square cutting mat, minimises the amount of taping required. A cheap second hand Cameo could be used, as all these machines can cut A3 paper on the appropriate sized cutting mat. I only trace patterns I know I will use multiple times.
Wow! You have some great tools! How long have you been sewing? What types of things do you like to sew most?
I love the idea of an adjustable table. Sergers are definitely higher than sewing machines, which can be an issue.
@@letsgetsewing9587 I am approaching 60 this year so I have been sewing over 50 years. I like to sew garments, everything from simple skirts to suits and a wedding dress, bags, home dec and machine embroidery. I have done a bit of quilting, but there are only so many ways to use a quilt, and they can be very expensive to make, both in time and money. I am currently recovering from having my eye removed after a surprise cancer diagnosis in February, so my depth perception is not very good. Never been so happy that I bought machines with automated needle threaders. I expect my future creations may involve the embroidery machine more than usual, I certainly do not have the visual capacity to cross stitch by hand! PS. My CT body scan came back with no issues, so hopefully removing my eye caught the cancer before it could spread.
Good thinking! This is better than messing up an expensive pattern.
Exactly! If anything is wrong, you have the original to go back to. 😊
Great for those of us who are different sizes in different parts of the body! I have been using Pelion (whatever was on hand) for years to make patterns, from favorite clothing or adapting commercial patterns. Your process is clearly presented, so I look forward to more vlogs…
Im so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, most patterns are made for very uniform sizes, so alterations are necessary.
Anything that makes the process easier is a bonus to me. ❤
I buy a roll of soft durable wallpaper, not a really thick grade or self-pasted types, with a nice design on it and trace the patterns onto that. It's very durable and long lasting. Stop curling by lightly ironing it. The rolls are pretty wide (normal width is 52cms) and of course quite long so you can fit most pattern pieces on it (join two strips easily with double-sided tape if needed). You can buy a roll for as little as £10.00, especially in a sale bin. There's plenty of room on the backside for pattern markings and notes for future reference.
That sounds like a wonderful idea! Anything durable like that will serve you well, and being able to write on the back sounds good as well!
I buy the medical table paper. Wide, easy to trace, folds well since it is still thin and fairly inexpensive, I used to use the pellon pattern tracing material, but I find I get more on the roll of medical paper.
Yep, that’s what my friend uses. Where do you get it from?
I am also curious and to where you buy that from.
Great video. I'll be looking for the Pellon for tracing. I sew for a couple friends who are not my size so tracing works great so I can size up my smaller patterns for them.
Yes! That’s a great reason to trace your patterns.🙌🏼 You are a good friend to sew for them.
Try Wawak.com for the paper. They have at least two different kinds, but that is where I get the Pellon brand.
Thank you so much! I have had patterns for over a year that I knew I needed two different sizes in, I have just avoided them all together because I really didn’t know where to start. This video was done so well. I appreciate your time!
I’m so glad! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I add fusible interfacing to my pattern pieces. Than I make paper version on patterns I use more often.
I’ve heard this from several people. It’s a great idea!💡
The only drawback is that you don’t preserve the original pattern, but if you don’t need it again, this sounds perfect!
Thank you for this tutorial it has given me the answer I needed on what to use for tracing patterns.☺
Oh good! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks. This helped.
I am so glad! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you so I much for making this video. So helpful. Now I know the tools I need. Patterns have changed a bit - I made garments in the 70s!.
Yes, patterns have changed quite a bit. I learned to sew in the 70’s. Do you think you are ready to start trying again?
I am going to start with a simple summer outfit for my grandniece.
Thank you, this is great info
I'm so glad you liked it! Have you ever traced a pattern before?
I do the same thing, but i use Pattern Ease and it too is double folded on the bolt. Love this video❤
That’s great! I think it is an important step. Thanks for the comment!
Hi Jenni. New subscriber. Have been sewing for quite a while, but know I can still learn more. Greetings from Perth. Western Australia.
Thank you for the follow! What are your favorite things to sew?
@@jennimiller9299 after many years sewing for children and grandchildren, I now sew for me. Do not like big 4 patterns, but am enjoying indie patterns. Having a menopausal body, finding clothes to fit is frustrating. Also a quilter and do paint pouring.❤️
Yes, a changing body is hard to clothe comfortably, unless you can alter your own patterns.
Glad you are claiming your “me” time!
I use making tape and carefully tape my pattern to my biggest window and then trace unto the Pellon. My window acts as a lightbox.
Brilliant idea! I know many people use a window like that to assemble PDF patterns too.
I do not have a window like that in my house. But it sure would be easier to see!
So helpful!❤
@@cejae1616 I’m so glad! Best of luck on your patterns. Let me know if you have any questions.
That’s perfect!🤩
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Have you ever traced your patterns before?
Just looked at how much the Pellon cost…£63 for 10 yards!
Have you looked at wawak.com? It is $18 something for 10 yds. Not sure what that converts to in Pounds, but I'd be surprised if it was £63!
What is the surface the magnets are adhering to? Where did you get yours? Good tutorial.
Those are pattern Weights*. They aren't magnetic, they just looks like a magnet. Weights are used instead of pins. 👍
After paying $10 to $20+ for a pattern and then the pattern tracing paper, I'm not saving much ......
Unfortunately, sewing is no longer a way to save money. You have to really enjoy it, or have a need, like fitting. But, by tracing, I can re-use a pattern, and I tell myself that is saving, because I'm getting several uses out of it. 😆