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Posted by Alice on March 28, 2007, 7:06 pm
I have pattern weights that are disks of different sizes with points
sticking out the bottom to keep them "anchored" in the pattern and fabric.
But, before I got those, I used table knives....heavy and easy to maneuver
around!
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Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
> gjones2938@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>> Dear Caya,
>>
>> It's not a good idea to use tape on your patterns to hold them in
>> place instead of pins. Once you cut through the tape, you release the
>> pattern from the fabric. It needs to stay on the fabric until you
>> have all the markings copied to the fabric. The pins should go
>> perpendicular to the seamlines, and all in the same direction so that
>> you don't prick yourself when you smooth your hands across the
>> pattern.
>>
>> The more complicated the pattern is, the more important it is to
>> transfer all the markings to the fabric, so that you can sew
>> accurately.
>>
>> Teri
>
> I agree. If you want to avoid pins, that's fine. You can use weights.
> You
> have some options for those. You can buy weights designed specifically for
> this purpose. They look like the caps you see on the feet of chair legs,
> with felt on the flat side. Or you can go in your pantry and pull out
> some
> soup or tuna cans. Or you can go to the hardware store and get some large
> washers. These work really well.
>
> I have a few concerns about using plastic tape. First and foremost to me
> is
> that you will need to clean the tape off your scissor blades. I'm very
> finicky about my fabric scissors. They stay very sharp and nick free
> because I only cut fabric with them. I usually cut out my tissue paper
> patterns with an older pair of scissors. Cleaning the tape off can be
> done
> simply by wiping the blades down with rubbing alcohol then a clean cloth.
> (this also works to clean any adhesive residue on the thread spindle of
> your sewing machine BTW.) But it's one more thing to mess with, y'know?
> Also, that's a pretty expensive way to hold patterns in place. Even if
> you
> buy the tape at the $1 store, you will have to replace it fairly quickly.
> Weights or pins, weights especially, will last a much longer time.
>
> Copying your patterns off is a marvelous idea. I did that a lot when my DD
> was younger and liked to wear dresses. I made several of the same dress
> just in different sizes as she grew. :)
>
> Sharon
> --
> Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys
> the
> pig.
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