Getting The Most From Your Multisize Patterns
Buying a multisize pattern is a great way to make your sewing dollars go further, but not if you have to trim it away just to make one size. I have found that tracing the pattern onto either wax paper or freezer paper can give you great results without ruining you paper pattern, thus allowing you to use it again for a different size. I prefer using wax paper because it is easy to see through. To do this you will need: 1. a roll of wax paper 2. tracing wheel 3. permanent marker or ink pen( I prefer an ink pen as a marker sometimes smudges) 4. multisize pattern of your choice. 5. zip lock bag I am tracing a Kwik Sew pattern for a baby. I love Kwik Sew patterns, they use such a great grade of paper for their patterns. This pattern is extra easy because all the pieces fit within the width of the wax paper, but if yours do not you can simply tape as many pieces together as you find necessary. After determining which size ...