I am finally getting around to reading the pattern and thinking about making the panel. I bought a 1/2 yard of tea dyed muslin, as the pattern called for.
I have never transferred a pattern like this before. So I could use a little advise on how to actually do it. I do not have a light table. The pattern calls for using a disappearing pen to transfer the pattern, but I wondered if I could just do it with a pencil. If someone can help me here, I'd really appreciate it.
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Yes you can trace it with pencil make sure it is not too sharp because it will get caught in the fibers. I prefer that to the disappearing ink ones. I recommend that you adhere your fabric to freezer paper with the iron. Attach the design to a brightly lit window with tape, place your fabric on freezer paper on top with tape and start tracing. Super easy! Email me if you have questions. Good luck
I think Tanya covered it all! I like the finer line that I get from a pencil.
I made this bag years ago and it's always been my favourite bag to use. I trace my designs with a Micro Pigma pen .01, it's permanent but I love the fine line for stitching.
Husband built me a light box (I thought I wanted) but found out I prefer the window. I use a Micron pen (very fine). It is water proof and fade proof. If doing redwork I use a #5. Grant it you need to be careful while you are tracing but this is my favorite!
Have never tried the freezer paper but will definitely be giving it a try on the next project. Take Care
I also use the 01 Pigma pen but instead of using freezer paper, I spray my fabric with Best Press and then iron dry.
Have fun and enjoy!
I would tape the pattern and your fabric on a window . I have been using Frixion pens to trace the pattern. When done I iron the piece and the lines are gone.
This is a gorgeous pattern! I would use a frixion pen (my fave is brown but you can match to your thread colour). I would tape the pattern (and then the fabric on top) to my kitchen window on a sunny day ... and trace away. I have also used pencil and a fine pigma pen and been just as happy. Enjoy!
BareRoots patterns are nice--I have a couple
I have a light box but prefer taping the pattern to my patio door and then centering and taping my fabric over the pattern. I use a Frixon pen to trace the pattern. Then I sew a muslin piece of fabric to the traced fabric. This helps so the loose threads do not show onto the main traced pieced of fabric. Have fun stitching.
Well, After reading the comments I think everything has been covered, but I will tell you that like Renea said...I also have a light box. I use it for the smaller projects I have to trace, but anything larger, goes on the window. I have never tried with the freezer paper, but I am thinking it's a great idea! I love slightly dulled pencils too, also found with pencils that if I wander off the line, I can gently erase the error, very gently. Also use the Frixon pens and they are quickly becoming my favorite. Then when you want the lines gone, just press it, they disappear. I've read that if it gets cold, the lines can come back, though I've never had any problems like that. Okay, for everything being covered I surely did get carried away! Can't wait to see some posts on your stitching progress. I hope you are planning on that. Big Hugs...
I get really tired tracing on the window and now have a Sew-eazy table with a solid insert that I can use. Before I had that I used this for a detailed piece. I separated my kitchen table and put a piece of clear glass over the opening (we had a storm window that was easy to take out), put a lamp under the table, taped everything down to the glass and traced away. It worked great for me.
Added bonus was the window got cleaned!
I've seen that pattern and love it but never bought it - good luck with your project.
I have a glass patio table that i can put a light under to use the whole thing as a light table. Or if the pattern isn't too big, i tape it to the window and trace there. I have used pigma pens and if you don't care if the complete line isn't covered by your embroidery, it is great. It doesn't bother me so I use them. ALso the frixion pens that disappear with the iron are great to use too.
I like to iron a light interfacing on the back before I transfer because it gives the piece a little more stability and also helps to hide any tales that might be left behind.
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