Tracing paper

[billybopp]

Printed / copied is the way to go provided that it fits on your paper.  If you still like to be able to see through, use transparency film - just be sure to use the right type for your printer!  The wrong type can cause some expensive problems.

Bill

[immiketoo]

3 hours ago, billybopp said:

Printed / copied is the way to go provided that it fits on your paper.  If you still like to be able to see through, use transparency film - just be sure to use the right type for your printer!  The wrong type can cause some expensive problems.

Bill

Splicing is your friend.  I do it all the time for larger items.  Conversely, you could take it to a print shop with a large format printer.

 

[MADMAX22]

Or if your hand drawing on art paper then transferring to your leather. I dont particular like to draw patterns on tracing paper personally.

[Beret]

Mechanical pencil. Bic, specifically. Ha, I buy the exact same kind every time. I also use a nice tracing paper. 

Edited February 22, 2017 by Beret

[silverwingit]

I never trace anything. I scan it and create a precise pattern on my vector drawing program. Works great and you can print any number of copies. I don't even bother with Saran wrap, just place the regular computer paper directly on the cased leather. It's easy to see where I've transferred the pattern onto the leather and I don't care if the pattern gets destroyed. I print out another whenever I need a fresh copy. I have a 13" x 19" printer that encompasses almost all my patterns. If needed I cut and paste more sheets together.

Michelle

Edited February 25, 2017 by silverwingit

[fredk]

A tip; if you are using regular printing paper, you can make it semi translucent and waterproof by giving it a good coating of beeswax/neetsfoot oil mixture