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Old 02-20-2011, 02:53 PM
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I have a paper piecing pattern for a 6 inch finished block. I need to enlarge it for a 9 inch finished block. I want to enlarge the pattern on a photocopier. What percentage do I use? 133 % ?
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:07 PM
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Copy at 150% (9/6=1.5)
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:25 PM
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Either that, or just do it in 25% increments until you get the size you need. Don't forget the seam allowance on the outside of the piece stays at 1/4".
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Here's a site that might help:

http://www.thequiltedsnail.com/scale.html
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now bookmarked** Thanks sew crafty
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Old 02-20-2011, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Here's a site that might help:

http://www.thequiltedsnail.com/scale.html
Thanks , I've bookmarked it too.
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