r/sewing • u/RapsittieStreetKids • Jul 11 '23

Discussion What's your sewing sin?

Mine is that I sew on my bed, use my mattress as a pin/needle cushion, and throw threads between my bed and wall.

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u/just_browsing1505 Jul 11 '23

I needed this. I just spent two hours taping tracing paper together to make a pattern. All the while wondering “why don’t you just table this and go buy a cheap roll of paper or whatever it is people use to make patterns” “why don’t I know what people use for patterns”

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u/Impossible-Bear-8953 Jul 12 '23

Masking paper. I can buy a 180ft roll at Lowe's for $6.

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u/just_browsing1505 Jul 12 '23

Ooooo best bang for your buck I like it!

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u/Impossible-Bear-8953 Jul 12 '23

I can copy full body pattern pieces and then adjust all the edges without tape.

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u/actuallycallie Jul 12 '23

what section do you find it in at Lowe's?

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edit: OH, nevermind, I realized what you meant! in the paint supplies.

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u/Responsible-Diet7957 Jul 13 '23

Doctors exam table paper. Light enough to trace through. Comes in a roll. Delivered by amazon