how to preserve a pattern: carbon tracing paper

In her final segment on tracing and preserving a sewing pattern, today Sarvi dives into the world of carbon tracing paper. She explains how this versatile tool can be used to create precise copies of your favorite patterns. Carbon tracing paper is essentially a large sheet of paper coated with a waxy substance, much like tailor’s chalk. When you press down on it, it transfers its markings onto the material below. It’s reusable and comes in various colors. While it may leave some residue on your hands, the marks it creates are clear and permanent. Think of it as a more advanced version of the carbon paper you might remember from old-school office work. To demonstrate how it works, Sarvi shows us an image of herself preparing to trace a pattern onto her fabric. She places the carbon paper between her pattern and the fabric, ensuring the waxy side faces the fabric. With a sharp tool, she carefully traces over the pattern lines, transferring them to the fabric underneath. This method works particularly well when creating muslins for fitting purposes, allowing you to experiment with adjustments without damaging the original pattern. Sarvi emphasizes the importance of choosing the right color of carbon paper based on the fabric type. For instance, if you're working with a dark fabric, opting for a lighter-colored carbon paper can prevent unwanted stains on the right side of your garment. On the other hand, for delicate fabrics, it’s better to first trace the pattern onto a stable substrate like oaktag before transferring it to the fabric. When dealing with patterns that need to be cut on the fold, Sarvi recommends folding the fabric and aligning it with the pattern's grainline. She uses a quilting ruler to ensure accuracy and traces the pattern using a bamboo tracing wheel, which offers excellent control. For small details, such as marking buttonholes, she switches to a knitting needle for precision. She also touches on how to handle off-fold pieces, emphasizing the need to maintain fabric grain alignment. In these cases, she suggests cutting around the entire set of pieces and using a quilting ruler to double-check the grainline. Once aligned, she traces the required size directly onto the fabric. While carbon tracing wheels with serrated edges create dashed lines instead of dotted ones, they still leave indentations on the pattern paper. Over time, this can weaken the original pattern. To avoid this, Sarvi recommends tracing onto paper or interfacing first, especially for patterns you plan to reuse frequently. For those interested in purchasing carbon tracing paper, Sarvi notes that the Oliver + S shop carries both light and dark varieties, along with high-quality Clover tracing wheels. However, it might not be available at every local craft store. Sewing-focused shops or specialty quilt stores are more likely to stock it. With this, Sarvi wraps up her guest series on preserving patterns. She hopes readers found the tips helpful and perhaps picked up a few new tricks. Thank you once again, Sarvi! As we wrap up, let’s take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come in our sewing journey. From understanding basic techniques to mastering advanced methods like carbon tracing, each step brings us closer to creating beautiful garments. Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just starting out, exploring tools like carbon tracing paper opens up endless possibilities for creativity. So, the next time you find yourself staring at a pattern wondering how to preserve it, remember the power of carbon tracing paper. It’s not just a tool; it’s a gateway to endless design opportunities. Happy sewing! And that concludes Sarvi’s insightful series. Until next time, keep those needles flying!

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