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sewingsuz 03-12-2018 08:07 PM

How to make stencils?
 
I have the 500 stencil book and clear plastic and tracing paper. What do you use and how do you cut the design out? Thank you !

quiltingshorttimer 03-12-2018 08:17 PM

not sure how to make stencils with plastic (I'm a failure there!) but I think Feline Fanatic showed how to transfer a print pattern onto a quilt for quilting.

Prism99 03-12-2018 08:21 PM

I found this on the QB:
https://www.quiltingboard.com/resources/article-76.html

QuiltnNan 03-13-2018 02:15 AM


Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 8020772)

thanks, Prism... there is so much available here on the QB! And sleuths like you are amazing.

quilterpurpledog 03-13-2018 02:35 AM

You can buy a special stylus in hobby stores to cut through the plastic. It works very well and makes clean cuts for you to use on your fabrics. I use a lot of stencils in my quilting because I have zero drawing ability!

Boston1954 03-13-2018 06:55 AM

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I find drawings online and trace them from the computer. Then I cut them out from sturdy plastic.

SusieQOH 03-14-2018 05:08 AM

I trace the pattern and then cut them out. I use plastic sheets for them.

sewingsuz 03-14-2018 10:03 AM

Thanks everyone! I want to make stensils I can then draw the lines on my quilts. I ordered a Excel Dual Flex cutting set from widget craft supply and I will let everyone know how it works. Thank you prism99 for the Information.

DJ 03-14-2018 01:34 PM

Prism99 ~ Great link. Thanks!

pflum1 03-14-2018 02:12 PM

I use a stencil cutter made by WL Lenk. It has a very fine point and you just cut on the lines. Works great. I use regular clear stencil material from Joann's. If you have an accuquilt cutter, you can cut out the shapes also and that really goes fast.


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