How To Trace Your Sewing Patterns Like a Professional

Why trace a sewing pattern? Maybe it's to make it again in different sizes. Or perhaps you want to alter the pattern and keep a copy as backup. We'll show you two different ways to trace a sewing pattern that both give accurate results. You'll also learn the proper way to use a pattern design ruler to draw curves, the way professionals do. 🔖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Tools and Supplies - Method 1 00:31 Preparing the Pattern 01:17 Making the Trace - Method 1 02:15 Using the Pattern Ruler 03:24 Tools and Supplies - Method 2 03:56 Making the Trace - Method 2 04:56 Filling in the Trace - Method 2 06:08 TIP: Copying Small Pattern Pieces 06:20 Cutting Pattern Pieces 📕 INTRO TO SEWING E-BOOK Special bundle of two e-books that cover the essentials of sewing: https://www.lineofselvage.com/product/beginners-ebook-bundle-intro-to-sewing-bootcamp-and-construction/ 📕 COMPLETE SERGER E-BOOK Understand and master your serger: https://www.lineofselvage.com/product/serger-bootcamp/ 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL This channel is caffeine-powered! You can buy me a coffee to support my efforts: https://buymeacoffee.com/lineofselvage 🛠️ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES used in this video As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no extra cost to you. ▶ Pattern Design Ruler: https://amzn.to/49KGRtg ▶ Straight Edge Ruler: https://amzn.to/4can8Fx ▶ Artist's Tracing Paper: https://amzn.to/3wDqxwc ▶ Pattern Drafting Paper: https://amzn.to/3P3nQuh ▶ Pattern Tracing Wheel: https://amzn.to/3UUw3EI ▶ Rotary Cutting Mat (small size): https://amzn.to/48FQ7xI ▶ Rotary Cutting Mat (large size): https://amzn.to/4bWac5O ▶ Scotch Removable Tape: https://amzn.to/3UYaCm2 ▶ Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3OYbe7G 📺 RELATED VIDEOS Lengthening and Shortening a Sewing Pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNx3jI671TM&list=PLYQymhB1HC5-LrsZPzJZCGjcIFqwMQjjy How to Use PDF Sewing Patterns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFtpfaTZvZI&list=PLYQymhB1HC5-LrsZPzJZCGjcIFqwMQjjy Playlist with all my videos on sewing patterns: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYQymhB1HC5-LrsZPzJZCGjcIFqwMQjjy 🙌 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9I8yrXEEbd3a_FoVJk_Deg?sub_confirmation=1 👏 CREDITS Music used: In Violet Skies by Z8phyR https://pixabay.com/music/soft-house-in-violet-skies-115621/ #lineofselvage #lineofselvedge #sewingpatterns