Template Plastic
 

I use those two. I have also used plastic binder available really cheap during back to school sales.

Who knew....thank you for sharing you idea :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

thanks for the tip

What a great tip! Thanks.

I got 5 packages of those this last summer, for $1 each, I hope they have them next year, I'll be getting some more.

Which dollar store, please?

The green one.....Dollar tree is where I have found them.

I love using those cutting mats for templates, especially now that xray film is virtually a thing of the past. :)

Oh man!! I bought a set of four for the kitchen, and when they did not work out so well, I tossed them. (see Anne hitting self in head)

I use those chopping mats as well and find they don't get brittle like the quilting template plastic! I've got some that are three years old and still as pliable as when I first cut them! I get most of mine at a local flea market and sometimes get them at half price. Some come in two packs and some in 3 packs. I buy 8-10 packs at a time to keep on hand as I make a lot of templates.

Great idea! I use templates for appliqué pieces only but will have to look for these as the plastic sheets are so much more costly.

Wow....thanks for this hint......back to dollar tree...I love that store...

Template Plastic
 

Thanks for the template idea. I just bought some plastic for the fabric store which is no where near the size of the cutting matts. Will keep this tip in mind. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing! That is a great idea and savings.

What I great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

I have a couple pkgs of these and haven't opened yet. Now if I can remember where I put them!

What a great idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful idea.

Oh what a good idea! I even have some of these in my kitchen that are barely used...I kind of hate them as cutting boards, LOL.

annt59-I didn't get them at a dollar store, I got them at our local Ace hardware store.

Just home from Dollar Tree...picked up a pack of 2 - 11" x 14" plastic. Thank you again for posting this information. :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

I will need to check our Dollar Tree. I do have X-ray films too but I forgot I could use them for templates.

Connie

I've used plastic milk cartons when the size of the template needed was smaller than the side of the carton.

The folks on here are soooo smart and ingenious about using these they have or things the dollar stores have. In the past when you cut templates for everything I used X-rays that were over exposed. Thanks for sharing.

I also use these ...plastic cuts easily...they are great and cheaper than the "real" plastic...

Our Dollar Tree had them several years ago but does not carry them any more....Darn!

Thanks so much I love the tips you guys come up with !

Well, how smart are you!! LOL, never even entered my mind, off to the store!! After I smack myself in the head, that is!!

If you want them from the dollar store, try Dollar Tree where everything is a dollar or less.

Very timely hint for me as I am running out of the X-ray film and was wondering what to use instead. Thanks!

Wow! Never thought of that! Thanks sew much for sharing!

Great idea. I have also used them to put into tote bags, purses, etc. - I cover with W&N batting with matching fabric from the lining; if I've used them up I use plastic canvas, it works and gives the bag stability.

Can't wait to get to Dollar Tree now.

Thanks for the reminder. What would we do without the $Tree?

Great tip. Thank you.

That is a great tip. I am now where anytime I am in a dollar store etc. I start thinking what might be here that could be used in sewing/quilting etc. besides what it shows it is for. lol... It's fun too. I love the creativity that we find, and develop on this wonderful board.

Hey great idea....thanks for sharing.

Hi all and Happy New Year!!!

I haven't tried this, but I was told that if you dip old xrays into bleach, it removes all images and the bleached xrays can then be used for making quilting templates. If this works, it's a great way to recycle!

Ooops, my xray suggestion has already been posted. I should have read all the posts first!