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Tracing Papers
bakertoo Intermediate WA USA Member since 12/26/08 Posts: 266	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/7/12 12:03 PM I finally found a source for a tracing paper that I am looking forward to using. It is from a company called Atlas Levy Sewing Machine Co., and it is Guide Marking Alphanumeric paper. It is 60'x400', so I should be able to get lots of use from it! What kinds of tracing paper have you used, or what do you currently use to trace your patterns?
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6803	Login to reply to this post In reply to bakertoo << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 5:11 PM I use the rolls from Nancy's Notions. Lots of doctors use the same exact stuff on their examining tables. edited to add a link: Tracing Paper -- Edited on 11/7/12 5:12 PM --
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2259	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/7/12 6:03 PM This is the same paper as Nancy's Notions carries for a fraction of the cost. The downside is you have to order a case of 12 rolls (except I'm thinking it's not a down side). :D ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7111	Login to reply to this post In reply to bakertoo << Like this post Date: 11/8/12 0:29 AM That's good to know! I used to buy sheets of that at Office Depot, of all places. It came on a very large pad, and had alpha numeric numbers on it every inch; great for grading patterns. But I can't find it anymore. What I use are the end rolls of newspaper (non printed) that I pick up for free at the newspaper office They are more than happy to be rid of them and I'm more than happy to take them off their hands. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 676	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 9:03 AM I ended up buying a case (gulp!) of medical exam table paper from Amazon that was on sale. It's perfect. There was a thread about it not too long ago with the link if you are interested.
Baja Susana   Advanced MEXICO Member since 7/13/08 Posts: 300	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 9:49 AM I use vellum that is sold by Lutterloh and Sure-Fit Designs. It is easy to use, lightweight, erasable and you can lay it over a pattern for easy tracing. ------ Baja Susana www.susansewsdaily.blogspot.com Sewing on the beach, what could be better?
Baja Susana   Advanced MEXICO Member since 7/13/08 Posts: 300	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 9:49 AM I use vellum that is sold by Lutterloh and Sure-Fit Designs. It is easy to use, lightweight, erasable and you can lay it over a pattern for easy tracing. ------ Baja Susana www.susansewsdaily.blogspot.com Sewing on the beach, what could be better?
bakertoo Intermediate WA USA Member since 12/26/08 Posts: 266	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 11:20 AM As I was telling my husband about my purchase last night, before dinner, I realized just how much paper there is on a roll! But I know I will use it all, even if it did cost a little bit to ship it. At least it is on the same coast! But what I really like is that it is so big, and I won't have to tape it all together. I did consider the smaller pieces you are talking about, but I think I am too lazy to do that, although I will use the scraps to make smaller pattern pieces, and to make notes on to stick into the pattern package. Thanks for your replies. Have fun sewing.
2mulie   Intermediate MO USA Member since 10/17/07 Posts: 187	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 11:39 AM 36" x 20' roll of artist/drafting tracing paper costs me less than $10 at the local art supply store. It is cost effective, and the 36" width is perfect for Burda mags and Ottobre. It also comes in 24". It irons well and also pin-fits if taped. It is plain without lines. I've used the swedish tracing paper, but it was too expensive for what I got...but you can pin-fit it and even sew on it for fitting. I need to use the same pattern for several people, so I don't cut them. The art tracing paper still fits inside the original envelope size after I iron it, even with the original inside.

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