Skhf

It has Been many years but if I want the smaller size I would fold under the extra paper at the cutting line and then cut out my fabric. Simply unfold when finished

meanmom

Since the patterns are so flimsy, I often trace the size I want onto tissue paper. The kind you use when wrapping gifts. I get it from the Dollar Store so it is really cheap. It isn't any flimsier than what the pattern is printed on.

solstice3

I trace the smaller size or gently fold

misseva

[QUOTE=Angellight;7144838]I also do this, and if it is a curved area, I cut into the smallest line in several areas so that I can cut the pattern out with out cutting slices out of the pattern. I then iron the crisp line in to the size I need. When I need to make the larger size, I "un-fold" to the size I need and re- iron.

Good luck and happy sewing.

This is the way I've always done it. In fact my top is smaller than my bottom so I usually use two sizes when cutting out clothes.

Carol34446

I fold on the lines wanted and get the rest of the paper folded into the main body and then unfold and you can use the different sizes. Like the idea of tracing unto light weight interfacing too.

maviskw

I have done this. I just turn the paper back to the correct size line and pin it down onto the fabric. Yes, sometimes I snip a little of the pattern fold off, but it doesn't really matter too much. Next time I use the pattern, I fold to another line if needed.

Snooze2978

I copy all my patterns to stuff called Pattern Ease. This way if I change size I haven't lost the pattern for good. Its strong enough that you can use it numerous times. I got it at JoAnne's and you should be able to find it where they keep their stabilizers and interfacings. I buy it by the bolt as I've used it for other things too. Made my own pattern for cushions to go on my porch swing, etc.

miriam

Where do you get it?