tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post4639186617892474262..comments2023-08-12T13:44:52.282+01:00Comments on Bundana begins...: The 'happy medium' of tracing vs. cutting?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03868738547454207596noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-72603908045955916192013-01-20T17:13:38.592+00:002013-01-20T17:13:38.592+00:00I did do a tracing last time i made a skirt, as th...I did do a tracing last time i made a skirt, as there was a jacket printed on the back (Prima magazine pattern). I used burda tracing paper, which was good, but after using the tracing wheel a couple times over the same lines it tore through :( so could end up re-tracing if i want to make it again.<br /><br />In relation to transferring the carbon markings, I had the fabric folded over, right side out, and put the carbon paper in the middle of the folded fabric. <br />I did have the pattern cut out at this point.<br />The carbon paper was folded over also; so the carbon faced both wrong sides of the fabric on the inside. With the pattern pinned, if you go over the pattern markings with the wheel (hardish) it will go through both layers of fabric and carbon and transfer the markings to both sides of the fabric at the same time.<br /><br />You can use this method to mark lining and fabric at the same time too. I do it to try and limit mistakes and misalignments!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553664652451649507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-65077595767670769162012-07-18T23:37:03.173+01:002012-07-18T23:37:03.173+01:00I cut outside the largest size, weigh down the pat...I cut outside the largest size, weigh down the pattern and then place my scissors under the line depicting my size and cut. Works perfectly with transparent patterns. For magazine based patterns I trace of using a double tracing wheel (instant seam allowance!) and carbon paper onto craft paper/ newsprint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-10846090530577171572012-07-09T13:51:56.096+01:002012-07-09T13:51:56.096+01:00So the bombshell dress course had a big influence ...So the bombshell dress course had a big influence on you! I have to say that it opened my eyes to the awesomeness of carbon paper tracing too. But my big question to you is - WHERE did you get the massive carbon paper from??!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358404631625584903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-78697375762111325522012-07-02T19:16:20.578+01:002012-07-02T19:16:20.578+01:00I always trace onto baking paper. Partly to save m...I always trace onto baking paper. Partly to save my patterns and partly because I can't bear flimsy pattern paper! Although it's the part of the sewing process that I can't wait to get through so I can be guilty of rushing it... I'm liking your method though - might try it next time. xsandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454639112416567950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-45836175322515596892012-06-26T20:53:57.026+01:002012-06-26T20:53:57.026+01:00Your patience to do this amazes me! I get out the ...Your patience to do this amazes me! I get out the scissors and hack into my patterns with reckless abandon. I've even been known to accidentally cut through an actual piece of the pattern. I have even cut, uncut vintage patterns out. I do have some vintage patterns that I will need to resize before I can use, so I may have to join the dark side of pattern tracers, lol.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352160013222440581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-3121492811158802742012-06-26T18:14:31.409+01:002012-06-26T18:14:31.409+01:00I may use this for the bits that aren't bodice...I may use this for the bits that aren't bodice! FBA is such a given in my life, as well as broad back that I have to trace the bodice, come what may!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-60850554623657948102012-06-26T16:21:05.732+01:002012-06-26T16:21:05.732+01:00I use rolls of greaseproof paper/baking parchment ...I use rolls of greaseproof paper/baking parchment to trace pattern pieces, I can never find my carbon paper!Plus I have a pattern ready to go if I decide to make the same garment twice!cuadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521790204825358581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-3014608113910205262012-06-26T15:16:08.818+01:002012-06-26T15:16:08.818+01:00Besides I like my patterns intact lolBesides I like my patterns intact lolSassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/07167967498415098188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-52396398743240338392012-06-26T15:15:07.429+01:002012-06-26T15:15:07.429+01:00Am a tracer. My weight fluctuates like no-ones bus...Am a tracer. My weight fluctuates like no-ones business.Sassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/07167967498415098188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-78738237748492784052012-06-26T13:54:59.538+01:002012-06-26T13:54:59.538+01:00I trace my pattern on to interfacing tracing paper...I trace my pattern on to interfacing tracing paper then cut that out. I never cut my paper patternsNeenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883830673429634097.post-72130893734024274572012-06-26T12:20:07.269+01:002012-06-26T12:20:07.269+01:00You are good! I just attack my patterns with the s...You are good! I just attack my patterns with the scissors, and hope I never gain/lose weight. XLouise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.com