tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post5001036675582809848..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: MPB SNOW DAY SPECIAL --100% men's shirt free!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74791784406538138162011-01-30T08:48:18.853-05:002011-01-30T08:48:18.853-05:00About the pattern tracing paper. I Denmark we have...About the pattern tracing paper. I Denmark we have to different kinds. One is 60 cm wide and one is 80. I use the last one. It's kinda expensive, but in my opinion its worth every penny! If you want me to, I could find out if any companies in Denmark export it to the US? :-) Looking forward to your men's shirt sew-along!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55253252590287299742011-01-22T19:56:22.696-05:002011-01-22T19:56:22.696-05:00I use a medium weight non-woven non-fusible interf...I use a medium weight non-woven non-fusible interfacing too. The kind I use has light grid marks making it easy to draft patterns on, and you can use the grid lines to help align with the grain/stretch of fabric as well. It is nice because it seems to cling to the fabrics you are cutting out, so I find my pattern pieces come out more accuratly.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324951315910092807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7143321428707311452011-01-22T17:54:21.973-05:002011-01-22T17:54:21.973-05:00Jane, there is certain to be a big payoff. I only ...Jane, there is certain to be a big payoff. I only hope it happens during my lifetime! ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68105099603068847622011-01-22T16:56:12.276-05:002011-01-22T16:56:12.276-05:00Oh bugger. Really, how do you maintain all this - ...Oh bugger. Really, how do you maintain all this - posting every day, and so beautifully - without making a penny from it? Not even ads on your blog. Or is there a secret book deal in the making? Movie? Cathy's modelling agent fees?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45503239116107560242011-01-22T10:05:46.871-05:002011-01-22T10:05:46.871-05:00I use "tru-grid" because it's super ...I use "tru-grid" because it's super nice for making alterations and muslins from. For the Vintage Sewalong of 2011, I made my muslin from my traced pattern - 2 birds, 1 stone. Win/Win.Nina Suluhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616884472638151080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-29710258618856708132011-01-22T08:47:25.107-05:002011-01-22T08:47:25.107-05:00The video made my morning!The video made my morning!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124636214096825169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25154218542418101262011-01-22T07:13:51.521-05:002011-01-22T07:13:51.521-05:00I too use non-fusible interfacing. It has the ad...I too use non-fusible interfacing. It has the advantages of being cheap, easy to find, wide enough for tracing a garment you want to replicate, fairly durable and easy to iron if you like your pattern pieces pressed. But it doesn't take an eraser well and is a tad stretchy.Cleverclogsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87147308279349964452011-01-21T21:54:41.215-05:002011-01-21T21:54:41.215-05:00Oh, Jane....that was but a bit of whimsy (i.e., a ...Oh, Jane....that was but a bit of whimsy (i.e., a lie).Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-23495205377628885122011-01-21T21:47:43.869-05:002011-01-21T21:47:43.869-05:00I bought a big pad of A2 size tracing paper from a...I bought a big pad of A2 size tracing paper from an art supply store. Wasn't real cheap but it's very see-through, quite sturdy and there are 50 sheets which are going a long way. I also bought non-fusible interfacing for the task (recommended at Spotlight). I don't like the way it's a bit stretchy as you're tracing, and pen soaks through. But I do like the way it clings to the fashion fabric when cutting out.<br />LOVE the bathing suit. And very excited to think you might be making a move into sewist-stuff as a career. About time you made some money out of your cleverness! Are you considering doing women's as well?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70399458753699015512011-01-21T21:25:54.295-05:002011-01-21T21:25:54.295-05:00I like to use PatternEase, which I steam press bef...I like to use PatternEase, which I steam press before each use. This is most useful if a tracing has been folded up for a few years. I always buy entire bolts at Joann's half-price sale, so I currently have plenty! Did I send you some already?marysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482564881192516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15359554919726998612011-01-21T20:24:28.194-05:002011-01-21T20:24:28.194-05:00P.S. A note about parchment paper: It works great,...P.S. A note about parchment paper: It works great, but make sure you don't buy the silicone-coated type. Tape will not stick to silicone. :)<br /><br />BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44244538222861321662011-01-21T20:14:10.567-05:002011-01-21T20:14:10.567-05:00As others have mentioned, the architect's trac...As others have mentioned, the architect's tracing paper works great. I buy it at an art supply store-- ask for "canary trace". (When I asked for "tracing paper", I got something completely different and more expensive.) It is the closest thing to pattern tissue (very thin), but unlike pattern tissue, it lays flat and is easy to draw/write on. Unlike regular tracing paper, it does not wrinkle or warp with humidity changes. It is also more see-through than some other things like examination paper.<br /><br />My favorite width is 24". I also keep a roll of 12" for smaller pieces. The 36" width is not necessary and suprisingly not as user-friendly as the narrower widths.<br /><br />BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30617255454853523122011-01-21T18:10:12.634-05:002011-01-21T18:10:12.634-05:00I dislike Swedish tracing paper because it doesn&#...I dislike Swedish tracing paper because it doesn't take erasing very well. Can't wait til I run out of it and order more doctor's exam paper.<br />Glad I read here to buy it on overstock.com.<br />I've seen it on amazon, too.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80674819315511031402011-01-21T17:09:16.175-05:002011-01-21T17:09:16.175-05:00For tracing I use wax paper..super cheap and easy ...For tracing I use wax paper..super cheap and easy to see through. You can make it as wide as you need to by overlaping a couple inches and ironing. I use a prismacolor pencil, or eyebrow pencil to mark with. if its a pattern I know I will be using a lot more, then I like to transfer it to Pattern ease.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834795483116880383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75569804509357356202011-01-21T15:25:05.070-05:002011-01-21T15:25:05.070-05:00I recently went to officeworks and bought a pad of...I recently went to officeworks and bought a pad of that big paper they use in meetings at offices. It's really big and just that bit thinner than normal printer paper. I made sure not to get the shiny stuff. It's not thin enough to trace through without either a tracing wheel or some back lighting though. Thankfully I have a tracing wheel and also a glass dining table that works fantastically as a light box if I put my desk lamp under it.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59409120118059184902011-01-21T14:48:07.779-05:002011-01-21T14:48:07.779-05:00I use doctor's examining table paper -- got it...I use doctor's examining table paper -- got it in a case from Amazon. It's cheap & it works fine, though I have to tape together pieces for wide patterns.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166520509616391248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30466382068074872632011-01-21T14:15:37.854-05:002011-01-21T14:15:37.854-05:00Love them jogging doggies!
I just use the plain ol...Love them jogging doggies!<br />I just use the plain old yellow paper tracing paper that comes in a roll (I get it at Pearl on Canal St). But then, I'm cheap.<br />Congrats on the Elna press! Your remark about the grilled cheese sandwiches has me pondering what kind of sewing uses I can think up for my George Foreman grill.pterionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459353247583310216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85170616166189396372011-01-21T13:20:11.972-05:002011-01-21T13:20:11.972-05:00I used to have one of those suits! Mine was aqua g...I used to have one of those suits! Mine was aqua green with coral pink leaves and I don't think I looked so good in it, but it was great for swimming in cold Minnesota lakes. (Watch out, they SAG when wet. . . great idea to re-engineer it in something a bit more strechy and less itchy.) <br />Tracing patterns? I use cheap non-fusable interfacing. Works fine, strong and you can pin-fit it too--or recyle as interfacing. I also bought the Swedish stuff which is basically the same idea, but I find the big roll takes up a lot of space and is awkward to use.Sigridhttp://analogme.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5475405961407927202011-01-21T12:57:59.817-05:002011-01-21T12:57:59.817-05:00I use two papers. I love using Swedish Tracing Pap...I use two papers. I love using Swedish Tracing Paper (from Folkwear Patterns) and regular artists tracing paper bought by the roll (from dickblick.com art materials). The Swedish paper is easy to work with and handles quick and dirty tissue fitting on my form, the artist paper works nicely when I want to trace really detailed items. <br /><br />PS - I've been tracing off more frequently now since I mangled patterns as a kid. Now that the styles are back, the patterns are too butchered to try again, c'est la vie....<br /><br />PPS - the dogs are fabulous!lorenakittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09560547401772928574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49719964982402010712011-01-21T12:29:01.470-05:002011-01-21T12:29:01.470-05:00I have read a lot about people using soil separato...I have read a lot about people using soil separator paper from the hardware store for tracing. I just bought a roll and traced off my first pattern with it the other day. I used ball point pen. The stuff I bought is wide, 48", so I could fit a whole blouse pattern on my table and just roll the soil separator over the top. I go back over with a sharpie marker to make the lines more visible, and use different colors for alterations. One bonus was that it was static cling-y, and it stuck right to my pattern.A.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989531542525210531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56867680856244799152011-01-21T12:28:55.232-05:002011-01-21T12:28:55.232-05:00Clotilde.com. Rolls of tracing paper at a reasona...Clotilde.com. Rolls of tracing paper at a reasonable price. I bought 2. Some people also use rolls of medical exam table paper. I use the paper from Clotilde, and, armed with a sharpie and ruler for those tricky straight lines, am set to go!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36726080698539985242011-01-21T12:21:05.349-05:002011-01-21T12:21:05.349-05:00For tracing I always use Burda Tissue Paper - it&#...For tracing I always use Burda Tissue Paper - it's sold in packs of 5 sheets of 150 x 110 cm (that's 59 x 43 inches) and is especially made for tracing patterns. It's strong but see through enough to easily trace the terrible tangle of lines from Burda Magazine. Having told you all this, it might not be very helpful, because I'm not sure if you can buy it in the USA. <br />LOVE your new bathing suit - what a fab find. I'ts going to wow them all on Brighton Beach when the weather turns a bit warmer (I am assuming you are going to wait for warmer weather before venturing out in it?)Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-56055127822845302432011-01-21T12:13:48.603-05:002011-01-21T12:13:48.603-05:00I like to use medical exam table paper. I haven&#...I like to use medical exam table paper. I haven't bought any as of yet, I just took some home from my job...Don't tell anyone. From reading your other comments looks like I know where to buy it from now on at Overstock.com. It is just strong enough and you can easily see through it to trace. I took home four rolls and I haven't even made it half way through the first roll and I've traced several patterns.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02455815093809116715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63801635654077075892011-01-21T11:56:01.641-05:002011-01-21T11:56:01.641-05:00Oops forgot. Love the Freddy and Willy video, you ...Oops forgot. Love the Freddy and Willy video, you can never post too much about the "boys". More please.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461543882119926595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57308594951661369702011-01-21T11:53:41.713-05:002011-01-21T11:53:41.713-05:00What a pretty new toy, damn you Peter now I want o...What a pretty new toy, damn you Peter now I want one. Thank goodness I already have a crock-pot, I'd want one of those too after reading Michael's blog 8-)<br /><br />For tracing patterns I use a roll of plastic tablecloth stuff, it is cheap and doesn't tear and drapes like fabric. If you want to use different colors for different categories you can get it in lots of colors, and if you find yourself doing crafts one day with a 7yo you can cover every horizontal surface with it too. Love the stuff.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461543882119926595noreply@blogger.com