tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post3050375712705868959..comments2024-03-15T06:24:43.983-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Are you a tracer or a cutter?Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55629432935934491052011-05-12T12:08:37.504-04:002011-05-12T12:08:37.504-04:00Hahaha. Your so funny guys! How'd you get here...Hahaha. Your so funny guys! How'd you get here? Theres so much comment on this page, what is going anyway here?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.emensuits.com/home.php?cat=2" rel="nofollow">men's suits</a><br /><br />anyway I'm williamtrailmarkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817212585071822213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81230191298916841972010-09-09T11:24:00.443-04:002010-09-09T11:24:00.443-04:00Why do you NOT cut a vintage pattern?
The ones I...Why do you NOT cut a vintage pattern? <br /><br />The ones I have bought only have one size on them anyways. So its not like I can size up or down or even that I'm ruining the pattern by cutting. <br /><br />Thoughts?zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26153784859177840322010-09-09T11:23:08.386-04:002010-09-09T11:23:08.386-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61596406389293024332010-09-09T07:52:31.362-04:002010-09-09T07:52:31.362-04:00i trace most of my patterns, especially because i ...i trace most of my patterns, especially because i share them with friends who have different sizes... when it comes to print-out free patterns, i gladly cut them up since anyone can print them over and over again!Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685471808997698424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24289175491517774932010-08-18T18:25:16.418-04:002010-08-18T18:25:16.418-04:00Life is too short to trace.Life is too short to trace.Bhoomikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348801811673778121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70210491692701243822010-02-15T01:32:45.286-05:002010-02-15T01:32:45.286-05:00Cutter here, and if I screw up I am also a rebuyer...Cutter here, and if I screw up I am also a rebuyer and cutter again<br />1AlaskaBerninaGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84594423977511993052010-02-04T14:51:50.494-05:002010-02-04T14:51:50.494-05:00I cut patterns for about 35 years. But mostly I tr...I cut patterns for about 35 years. But mostly I trace now. I find it soothing. In fact I volunteer to trace a Burda WOF/Style pattern for you, Carolyn. Let me know which one!goodworks1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02967943973600981509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17986233775763180712010-02-03T07:00:28.445-05:002010-02-03T07:00:28.445-05:00Hahahaha!!! I'm a cutter too!!! But I've...Hahahaha!!! I'm a cutter too!!! But I've slowly made myself a tracer. I have the buttload (excuse my language, haha) of BWOFs, plus & regular, and all those vintage patterns. They all need to be traced (ok, a few late 50s/60s patterns in my size are in good enough shape that I"ll admit I don't trace. Shhh.) <br /><br />I rarely sit down, trace, and immediately sew. Instead what I try to do is trace a whole bunch at a time from a single magazine while watching tv or a movie or something. No sewing plans for the day, just a couple hours of tracing. (More often than not I end up sewing because I get so excited about all the "new" patterns.) <br /><br />I 2nd the roll of tracing paper, it made me SO happy. SO much easier than regular tissue I was taping together from the wrapping paper section (even the BIG pieces were flimsy and hard to use). I get my tracing paper from Dick Blick online! They ship fast, it's a good price. Nothing has ever bled through either (which makes me happy for my vintage patterns).angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57068262137717428272010-02-01T11:59:47.934-05:002010-02-01T11:59:47.934-05:00Ii am definately a cutter...I will trace patterns ...Ii am definately a cutter...I will trace patterns from Burda WOF but on regular store bought patterns...cut, cut, cut!!!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620397365181999338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67640359980636120052010-01-31T21:34:23.973-05:002010-01-31T21:34:23.973-05:00wow! what a lot of posts you've received on th...wow! what a lot of posts you've received on this one! Anyway, I'm a tracer. I even trace off patterns that are preprinted, like the big 4. I will cut things that do not have to be altered, but I make so many alterations to the pattern (and they don't always work) so I want to have the original to go back to if I need to. If it's a newer pattern and I know I can replace it on a 99 cent or $1.99 pattern, then I cut with reckless abandon!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39614255970487522862010-01-31T13:04:09.714-05:002010-01-31T13:04:09.714-05:00I've never had to trace anything, but friend, ...I've never had to trace anything, but friend, I would never trace. I almost don't have enough patience to cut out my pattern pieces!<br /><br />I am a cutter for sure and I think I always will be.<br /><br />except when I'm creating my own patterns, my scissors and I will merrily live a long and happy life together.boatx2https://www.blogger.com/profile/17811799922048421994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-68355196104532381102010-01-31T08:57:41.339-05:002010-01-31T08:57:41.339-05:00Back in the day, when the Big 4 patterns only came...Back in the day, when the Big 4 patterns only came in one size, I cut them. Now I trace everything, except that not all the pieces need to be traced. For instance, facings are usually one size only and rarely need to be altered, so I cut those. Pieces that are straight, like self-belts, I just fold the end to the right size.<br /><br />I usually use the interfacing-type pattern tracing material that is marked with dots or lines. Although, beware--what looks like inch markings may not be accurate!!BJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18770191607009890802010-01-30T20:39:30.923-05:002010-01-30T20:39:30.923-05:00I'm a tracer unless its for the kids and they&...I'm a tracer unless its for the kids and they're GROWING real fast. I use whatever paper is to hand and wide enough for the pattern. Traced my latest bolero onto extra wide christmas paper, which was on sale last year really really cheap. Use a tracing wheel etc.Echonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27950123417957216072010-01-30T14:51:13.971-05:002010-01-30T14:51:13.971-05:00I cut tissue patterns, but trace magazine and hard...I cut tissue patterns, but trace magazine and hard paper patterns. I buy art tracing paper from Home Sew and it works for me.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478699381178280291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-29273318186112235482010-01-30T05:03:31.019-05:002010-01-30T05:03:31.019-05:00I'm a tracer definitely! As mentioned earlier...I'm a tracer definitely! As mentioned earlier, patterns here in Australia are very expensive - approx $13 - $30 when not on sale. Unfortunately, we have nothing like the 99c sales that you have in the USA either!Jen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206287811059420129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57132324970260295952010-01-29T23:44:00.974-05:002010-01-29T23:44:00.974-05:00Cutter. I even bought five copies of DD's nig...Cutter. I even bought five copies of DD's nightgown pattern (simplicity) so I could cut a new one each time she went up a size. Hey, for 99 cents....Like Gigi, I often buy duplicates when the pattern is on sale.<br />I have traced my TNT patterns from Nancy Erickson onto heavy interfacing or something equally strong.SewingLibrariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38562939020560625892010-01-29T22:04:35.257-05:002010-01-29T22:04:35.257-05:00I've become a tracer. Even when I'm not di...I've become a tracer. Even when I'm not digging in my Burdas I tend to trace the patterns out. I use to cut before I discovered Burda, using more than one size at a time and "oh but mom I like that too."Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779961425357975365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49682937507973451622010-01-29T21:27:49.420-05:002010-01-29T21:27:49.420-05:00Definitely a tracer. Patterns are too expensive he...Definitely a tracer. Patterns are too expensive here (NZ) to cut.I also sew a lot from magazines (Topkids, Burda and Ottobre) so tracing is necessary.Tiresome, but necessary. I also like to have the original because if I stuff up the changes I need to make I can go back and start again. <br /><br />Lol, and my word verification is so appropriate - cheapsyKeelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870315283612487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25299486031791476082010-01-29T18:32:36.712-05:002010-01-29T18:32:36.712-05:00Wonderful question! I am definitely a cutter. I ha...Wonderful question! I am definitely a cutter. I have never traced a pattern and even cut the expensive ones. When reusing a cut pattern, I just cut around the pattern again. LOL, I just READ my Burda mags.<br /><br />Karen (aka Karendee)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46335309914996662882010-01-29T16:14:16.385-05:002010-01-29T16:14:16.385-05:00A cutter...but on the very rare occasion I will tr...A cutter...but on the very rare occasion I will trace, maybe once a year.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713972920729241428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11604085302367942482010-01-29T13:44:03.819-05:002010-01-29T13:44:03.819-05:00A little from column A and a little from column B....A little from column A and a little from column B. If the pattern has 100 pieces and it's one of the big 4, I'll buy 2 (when they're on sale) and cut one. If I mess up, then I have the other one left to trace. If the pattern is OOP or from Kwik Sew, Burda, Jalie, etc., I always trace.<br /><br />Tracing is fast for me now that I've simplified the method. I use tracing paper, a pencil, & long dashed lines. I can trace the pieces for a garment in about 10 - 15 minutes.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26263566685345115542010-01-29T12:18:38.802-05:002010-01-29T12:18:38.802-05:00I have been sewing for over 40 years (yikes), I...I have been sewing for over 40 years (yikes), I'm embarrased to say, but I've never traced and wouldn't even know how to do it? But you girls have me thinking, because of alterations I do to ALL my patterns....maybe I'll read up on it.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566482482136016795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49766284723125120782010-01-29T12:05:29.918-05:002010-01-29T12:05:29.918-05:00I am a tracer and actually enjoy the tracing proce...I am a tracer and actually enjoy the tracing process. I find it helps me get to know the pattern before I sew. It is also important for me to preserve the patterns since I "collect" them. I get a lot of pleasure from just looking at the pictures on the envelope and reading the instructions, etc.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21684852085665130162010-01-29T11:14:05.219-05:002010-01-29T11:14:05.219-05:00I am a tracer. Patterns are really expensive in th...I am a tracer. Patterns are really expensive in the UK and I love the value that BWOF represents. I also love to have the stitching line marked - I find it makes it so much easier to do alterations.finestitchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76508702467585203922010-01-29T10:49:22.129-05:002010-01-29T10:49:22.129-05:00I'm a tracer. I don't really like it, but ...I'm a tracer. I don't really like it, but since I most often use Burda Mag patterns, so I have to.<br />I once bought an enveloped Burda pattern, and I cut it. Which I regretted. The paper was super flimsy, tore in several places and besides, what if I one day wanted to make that same pattern in a different size? Buy it again? At 8€ a pattern, no way. So in future, I'll trace again. <br />As some wrote, it is also easier to do alterations that way.Tenshinoreply@blogger.com