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Tools of the trade: Tracing wheels

Calandra67 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:09:03 +0000

Tracing wheel edges are smooth, serrated or jagged.The handle of a tracing wheel is either wooden or plastic and they’re used to transfer markings between patterns, or between patterns and fabric. Because conserving vintage sewing patterns is important to me, I work with a smooth-edge wheel when possible so that I don’t damage the pattern

Tools of the trade: Awl

Calandra67 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:58:16 +0000

The awl is used to puncture (called drill holes) through the pattern in order to leave a tiny hole in the pattern. So, when you’re cutting out the pattern onto fabric you can mark the position of dot onto the cloth without moving the pattern. Places where an awl could be used on a pattern

Tools of the trade: Screw Punch

Calandra67 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:50:30 +0000

A pattern screw punch is used to make holes in patterns-such as dart points. It’s a very useful tool when working with vintage sewing patterns because it makes it easier to mark pattern perforations.

Tools of the trade: Pattern Notcher

Calandra67 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:41:16 +0000

Pattern notchers are used to make notches on cardboard, oak tag and paper patterns to mark the seam allowance. The notcher is light-weight and fits easily in your hand. The notch is made by squeezing the handles together, which causes the top part of the tool to press down and cut into the pattern paper

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