1 simple question

[Monticore]

this might seem simple to some of you but how to cut shapes and make them symetrical.

like a bund pad for watch strap or irregular edges but both sides are the same .

same for stitches if i need to lay out an irregular pattern how do i go about it, so i can repeat it .

cory

if my questions makes no sense let me know hehe

[Johanna]

Whenever possible, cut or punch shapes out at the same time. If something has to match, fold it if you can. If you are going to make a lot of something, and you want to have a good template to work from, invest the time in making one out of plastic, metal, wood or even heavy cardboard. Templates save time and help you get more consistent results.

Johanna

[Tkleather1]

I also recomend using a heavy cardboard, for most of my patterns I use Bag stiffener that I buy at Tandy in spokane Washington

[Monticore]

my problem is i can't the original even , do you use house hold items for you rounded edge not circles or sqaures but in between stuff.

cory

[tonyc1]

I like to use lino as it is cheap and size is no limit for what we do.

Tony.

[Johanna]

Compass or wing dividers work well. For circles, I have used glasses, plates, candle holders- whatever is handy.

~J

[rdb]

Don't let Johanna trick you into using all those "girly" things...glasses, plates, candle holders.

Guys will use shotgun shells, beer bottles, and rolls of duct tape!....lol

[Tkleather1]

Don't let Johanna trick you into using all those "girly" things...glasses, plates, candle holders.

Guys will use shotgun shells, beer bottles, and rolls of duct tape!....lol

I agree but sometimes I have to use my Whiskey glass

If I am trying to make something perfectly symetrical I will draw out half of my pattern on graph paper and then cut that half and fold it over down the center and trace out, This might not be perfect so try to match the lines up on the graph paper on the other side. and then cut and transfer to my pattern paper.

It usually works LOL

[hidepounder]

Don't let Johanna trick you into using all those "girly" things...glasses, plates, candle holders.

Guys will use shotgun shells, beer bottles, and rolls of duct tape!....lol

That's funny!!!!

[UKRay]

My workroom is littered with stuff I use for patterns - old bean and tomato cans, a couple of wooden coat hangers (great for bag flaps) and even an 8" dog bowl - just use whatever works for you. It doesn't have to come with a label saying 'tool' or 'pattern' LOL