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Pattern that's gotten wet. Still usable?
CapitolChick Intermediate DC Member since 1/2/12 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/6/12 8:21 AM This might seem like a strange question, but -- If a pattern has gotten wet, is it still usable? I'm wondering if there would be any shrinkage or such in the drying out process. I was going to just wait for a sale and get a new copy, but now I see it's gone out of print and is pricey! Thanks all!
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2647 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to CapitolChick << Like this post Date: 4/6/12 10:15 AM They shrink! ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4982	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Pattern thats gotten wet. Still usable? Date: 4/6/12 11:06 AM Paper can stretch (that's is why it is recommended that copier paper remain in it's wrapper until placed into the printer) and once wet distort. You do not have many options other than to lay it flat and hope for the best.
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Pattern thats gotten wet. Still usable? Date: 4/6/12 5:53 PM I've had water splash on tissue pattern pieces during the pressing process (spit out by the iron). Never had a problem with them after they've dried (which they do pretty quick when you hit 'em with a hot iron!). ------ ~Gem in the prairie
LauraTS   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 7/10/06 Posts: 1954	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Pattern thats gotten wet. Still usable? Date: 4/6/12 7:32 PM They can shrink - that's what happened to a Burda pattern that accidentally got wet when my laundry sink overflowed... If there's a note on finished garment measurements anywhere on the tissue or the envelope, maybe you can flat-measure and determine whether it has shrunk or not? ------ I've moved! Visit my new sewing blog at http://chiralcraft.wordpress.com Do you sew from KnipMode? Join us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/knipmode_english/

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