Supplies: Pattern, Tracing Paper, Markers (I use a Roll-A-Pattern & Sharpie), Pattern weights (or anything to hold the tracing paper down to the pattern while tracing), Wax Paper, Zip-Lock Bag
Lay Pattern down on cutting board and then lay tracing paper over it. Use weights to secure. My tracing paper is almost like a light-weight interfacing but tissue paper works well too. The interfacing type paper is just a bit more durable and can actually be sewn should you want to make a muslin.
Trace around pattern. This is where I use my "Roll-A-Pattern". I trace anything that is a line. If you use a sharpie type marker for this phase be careful as it bleeds through. The wheel on the roll-a-pattern keeps the marker from getting too much ink on the paper and bleeding.
Use Sharpie or some other type maker to write any directions on pattern. I also use this time to mark any notches. This is where the wax paper comes in handy. I place it underneath the tracing paper so that I can still see the pattern but don't have to worry about bleeding. I don't use wax paper earlier because it does make the interfacing slip when rolling.
Finished product: a duplicated pattern.
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And finally, my sewing corner. Since I don't have a sewing room anymore I try to neatly store my supplies in the corner of our dining room. Should we have company I would of course move it but if it's just us, I leave it there. It's too much hassle to constantly put it up when I'm not sewing especially since most of the stuff goes in the attic.
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My sewing corner, office etc. is also in my dining room. I teach every week in the adjoining room, from which my dining room table cannot be missed. I do try to remove my crafts while not in the middle of a project, but I'm afraid my "stuff" generally stays in plain sight unless we need to eat on the dining room table!! =)
Thanks for that tip on the pattern. I admire you people who take the time to take pictures of the step by step process. Seeing your sewing projects has been like a kick in the rear (ha ha -in a good way!). I have several projects I need to begin. I wish you were nearby and could be my motivator and instructor!!!
Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!!!!! I love these tutorials. Very helpful! I have another short sleeve dress that I need to make before the weather gets too much colder. Are you making Fall clothes for Greta or next year Spring??? I love that lady bug print. So adorable. I checked out the Fabric Farm website & loved it. They have some fabrics paired together already, which I think is pretty critical for ordering things online sight unseen. I've already started school, so I'm dragging my feet about my last Fall sewing project.
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