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Preserve Patterns With Interfacing

There are just those classic patterns that you love but for some reason discontinued by the companies. When I find patterns that I really like and want to keep for reuse, I use medium weight non fusable interfacing and trace the pattern on it. Cut it out, label it in a zip lock bag and put away with the original pattern envelope.

This copy repeatedly takes pinning after pinning and if necessary can be fix with any kind of tape. Make sure you mark the instructions, notches, etc as the original pattern piece has on it as well as the SIZE. I have made patterns from the 1970's here in 2008 in this manner.

By Joyce from Benson MN

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RE: Preserve Patterns With Interfacing

Thank you for this wonderful tip
Liz

Post By Liz (Guest Post)

RE: Preserve Patterns With Interfacing

This is a wonderful idea! Thanks!
I save the larger pieces of surrounding paper on a new pattern. It works great for applying "wonder under" when doing an applique. Instructions call for paper between the iron and fabric.

Post by MartyD

RE: Preserve Patterns With Interfacing

Thanks for sharing your idea with the Thriftyfun community. I've transferred all of my favorite patterns to
the least expensive interfacing, and have used them over and over again.

Post by MCW

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