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Sewing tip for multi-sized patterns

02:12, Wednesday, August 16, 2006 .. Posted in Sewing Room .. 1 comments .. Link

I have been making clothing and other items for my family and thought that I would add sewing tips to the blog from time to time.

My daughter is 5 months old. Most of the patterns that I am using for her are multi-sized with her current size being the smallest in the package. To eliminate the problem of having to purchase multiple copies of a favorite pattern, here is what I am doing:

When you purchase your patterns, purchase some heavy iron-on interfacing and some tissue paper (or pattern paper) at the same time. I trace the pattern pieces in the size needed onto the tissue paper. I store the original pattern in it's envelope. Next, iron on the interfacing to the back side of the traced pattern pieces. Let cool, then cut out. These become my working pattern pieces. I store these in a gallon-size baggie with the pattern information written on the baggie. Inside the baggie with the pattern pieces, I also have a recipe card with the fabric yardage and notions needed. I take that card with me to the store.

You can also make index cards with fabric swatches of fabrics you use alot. On the card, I record the fabric fiber information, where I bought it, price, etc. I iron on a sample of that fabric onto the card also. These make it SO convenient when I need to purchase more of a specific fabric. Especially when my beloved is helping me look for fabrics. I can hand him the card and he knows exactly what to look for. This is also helpful in that I am able to write down the information for matching threads etc.

These cards can be stored in a recipe file box or in a 3-ring binder using the photo album refill pages with pockets sized to the recipe cards.

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09:38, Thursday, August 17, 2006 .. Posted by morningsunshine
my mom used to do that with patterns. I love the index card idea!

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