J1) if I bought the pattern at a place where they go on sale every so often, I would buy another pattern.If I needed two sizes of it. (I am willing to spend four dollars for two patterns - but unwilling to spend forty dollars for two patterns.
2) if you want to trace the original pattern and keep it intact,
one can buy pattern tracing material - it is usually found with the interfacings
one can also use parchment paper - found on rolls - it is used to line baking pans - somewhere in many grocery stores
One can also buy vellum on rolls - it is found with drafting supplies
3) that flimsy tissue paper is surprisingly tough and can be used more than once.
4) I usually repackage my used patterns in a larger ziplock bag. I can usually refold it to fit the original envelope, but it is a battle.
Breathe. Take your measurements. Pattern sizes and ready -to- wear sizes may differ. Match your measurements the the size on the pattern envelope!
For a starter project - select something forgiving as to fit and construction.
Last edited by bearisgray; 03-28-2015 at 06:40 AM.