Can someone tell me what this is and what it if for?
#132
Originally Posted by ruacajun2
You can use this tool over graphite paper for markings on fabric from patterns - I used this when I would sew clothes -- marking darts and pleats.
#133
I actually use mine! When preparing a needle turn design I use it to trace a pattern onto the fabric. That forms the cutting line and will be turned under. Of course I use the tracing paper too. Am I the only one?
#134
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Originally Posted by maxi
I actually use mine! When preparing a needle turn design I use it to trace a pattern onto the fabric. That forms the cutting line and will be turned under. Of course I use the tracing paper too. Am I the only one?
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This tool is used to transfer marks to material using either carbon paper or chalk covered transfer paper. You run this tool over your pattern/design, on top of the transfer paper. It is used more for clothing patterns to transfer the pattern to the material. It is really a dressmaker's tool.
Good idea Maxi for using this tool. I have used it to transfer a design to my material so I can quilt over it. I use the chalk type transfer paper.
Good idea Maxi for using this tool. I have used it to transfer a design to my material so I can quilt over it. I use the chalk type transfer paper.
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It's a antique tracing wheel. You put special tracing paper between your pattern and your fabric and run the wheel along the pattern.
This works great if you're tracing quilting designs or if you want to mark your background fabric for applique placement.
Fran in West Texas
This works great if you're tracing quilting designs or if you want to mark your background fabric for applique placement.
Fran in West Texas
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