Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
When I was trying to put a picture on a piece of fabric, I got an old empty drawer, a piece of flexiglass and a flashlight and went to work. My "new" lightbox did the trick.It worked like a charm. Has any of you ever done the same thing?
I definitely use the idea when I have to trace for applique. However, I bought a small battery operated stick on light (the kind you can put in a closet or small area) Then I purchased a clear plastic storage container at Walmart. I turned the container upside down, put the light (on) under the container, lay the pattern on top of the container, and paper or fabric on top of the paper and trace away. Works like a charm and costs less than $5.