Transfer Sewing Patterns to Sturdy Paper: The Quick & Easy Method

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4 жыл бұрын

Want to transfer your tissue sewing patterns to sturdier craft paper/oak tag? This easy method shows how to trace the pattern, add notches and draft grain lines and other markings. And you can do this using inexpensive kraft paper on a roll.
Tools needed for transferring sewing patterns
*Tracing wheel
* Kraft paper, oak tag, poster board or other sturdy paper
*Pattern weights or other heavy objects
*Pattern notcher
*Ruler
*Marking pen
*An iron to press the pattern and keeping it from rolling up
Step 1
Trace around the pattern edges using a tracing wheel
Step 2
Trace over the notches
Step 3
Trace the grainlines and other markings
Step 4
Cut out the pattern
Step 5
Cut the notches
Step 6
Mark grainline and other lines with a pen
Step 7
Iron the kraft paper flat
Step 8
Prep the pattern for hanging storage
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@cloisterene 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy hearing your sensible sewing advice. I suggest using self-adhesive 3-ring binder paper hole reinforcements on the hanging storage pattern pieces, affixed to both sides of each opening.

@howardgoldstein8290 4 жыл бұрын

have several ways to preserve favorite patterns...if I do a muslin (which is what I do mostly), I keep the corrected/altered muslin & re-use it as my pattern...I also use Pellon Easy Pattern which is a thin, fibrous paper, which comes on a 20 yard bolt and can traced onto & cut....I keep all my individual patterns in gallon zip lock bags, neatly folded....

@myralorraine 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips in this video!! I love how you store your patterns too!

@hpallinone7210 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is unrelated, but you have the coolest eye color! Truly amazing! Also thank you for all your wonderful tips!

@ssumner9757 4 жыл бұрын

Great instructions! On your hanging holes you can fuse heat & bond on both sides to reinforce the holes😊

@wasserwirbel13 4 жыл бұрын

Thks. I use a thin not too soft blanket below the paper, so u can see all the tiny holes for cutting.

@advancedloiterer1820 4 жыл бұрын

I actually use McCalls Trace and Toil/Sew or a light non-adhesive Interfacing Material for my patterns. The material is transparent, economic and you can lay the material on top of the original pattern for easy tracing (use either a pencil or pen). It stores for years. Just remember to use a cool iron for ironing interfacing flat, always check on a sample first.

@naomivandici4949 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your valuable advice and expertise! You are very wise!

@Rexyrossi 4 жыл бұрын

In a pinch, I've actually used the thicker gift wrapping paper that has the gridded lines on the back. 🥰

@lucaslegz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video!

@deanalovessewn6117 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Johanna!! I’ll have to try the craft paper.... 💜💜🧵🧵

@carolineedmistoncooki3fair631 4 жыл бұрын

I use a heavier poster board paper that I can find at the dollar store, where they are 2 pieces for a dollar (the pieces are about 36 x 48 inches). Then i just trace around the tissue with a pen and transfer the markings.

@jamielandis4606 4 жыл бұрын

The ironing tip is so useful. I use those craft paper rolls a lot.

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it really flattens out most curves!

@Bartolitz 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! Great tips! Thanks!

@veragiles981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such practical advice. I usually avoid tracing patterns like the plague and would never touch a Burda pattern because of tracing it AND having to add the seam allowance!! I'm sure I read somewhere that some people use something like vilene for making 'permenant' pattern pieces.

@TaDarling1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great way to transfer patterns that you know are a perfect fit. I do things a bit differently. I like to preserve my original patterns (particularly when they are multi-sized, since I am constantly gaining and then losing weight) and I always trace out the pattern pieces for the specific size I'm using and then I make any alterations from the traced out pattern piece.

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a really flexible solution! I too hardly never cut out the pattern sheet, using tracing paper instead, just for safety measure, as you say, having access to multiple sizes can be crucial

@veragiles981 4 жыл бұрын

@@Thelaststitch Yes, also good when you sometimes sew for other people.

@craigharlow2271 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! Many thanks, I have used this method but because of the paper always curling I stopped. You solution for that had never occurred to me. I will definitely use that technique.

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

I had the same struggle until I decided to just try the iron, and it worked so well, so I'm happy to share this tip 😊

@claasb1148 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! 1:16 I suggest holding the notcher upside down, so you can see the markings on your pattern through the punching slot.

@robyn3349 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CSmith-tn8nv 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of using the tracing wheel, I’ll just go ahead and use a rotary cutter & cut it out. It saves a step by not tracing. I then use the tracing wheel to transfer markings (& the areas on multi-size patterns that I don’t want to cut off).

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

That's an awsome time saving alternative, thank you for the tip!

@EuphemiaGrubb 4 жыл бұрын

Best tip. Thanks.

@AndersWatches 5 ай бұрын

Ironing the tissue pattern pieces onto freezer paper is also a good option- then you don’t have to transfer the markings at all, you just make the pattern sturdy.

@anubis33 4 жыл бұрын

I use butcher’s wrap to trace and wallpaper lining rolls to transfer as it’s thicker. I iron too but carefully as paper absorbs atmospheric moisture. So ironing can sometimes shrink the paper if it’s too hot.

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

100% the paper can act up for sure and no steam in the iron is a must as well!

@ingadzenite8617 4 жыл бұрын

I use to put a layer or two of some fabric under kraft paper. So I don´t have to push hard or twice to get lines transferred.

@ebmozo 4 жыл бұрын

I use acetate plastic. It's the kind that is used for overhead projectors. I just tape the edges of the plastic together to form bigger pieces. And I don't use the tracing wheel; instead, I lay the plastic over the paper patter and trace with a marker (a pentel pen). It's a bit time-consuming, but the pattern lasts a very long time. The only down side is when I gain weight or lose weight, then I have to do the pattern all over again, this time in another size.

@Agforever12 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering how to store my patterns without making a mess, (I was about to comment about tips on the storing patterns) so the hanger tip for storing patterns is so helpful! Thanks so much!

@Thelaststitch 4 жыл бұрын

Yep this hanger is so awsome! I buy mine from Ikea and thrift stores

@tinau74 4 жыл бұрын

I also use this method with an addition of carbon paper in between the pattern and kraft paper so I can better see the holes made by the tracing wheel.

@india239 4 жыл бұрын

I Ron the pattern onto fusible interfacing

@teresamorgan4529 4 жыл бұрын

If you lay a towel on top of your cutting mat and beneath the paper, the tracing wheel will easily put the holes without damaging the mat and without the need to press so firmly.

@EuphemiaGrubb 4 жыл бұрын

Teresa Morgan - Great idea! It did look a bit severe, lol.

@Escape10mom 3 жыл бұрын

I actually use cut away stabilizer. I have some that I've made for over 15 yrs now.

@teresamorgan4529 4 жыл бұрын

You could also put the pattern tissue onto the waxy side of freezer paper and iron it. But, never touch the iron to the waxy side or you'll have a mess to clean off your iron.