Will you be stitching on light or dark fabric?
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For transferring a pattern to light colored fabrics:
One method you may use is graphite or carbon paper. Simply print your pattern on regular paper, then insert a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and your fabric (carbon side down) and trace the pattern.
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A second method of transfer uses tulle netting or veiling, which is generally inexpensive. Simply lay a piece of the tulle onto your pattern and trace the pattern onto the tulle netting. Then lay the tulle netting onto your fabric and trace over the design again. The pencil or pen that you use will draw through the gaps in the tulle and your pattern will be drawn onto your fabric.
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Another method you may use if you do not have graphite or carbon paper, is to print your pattern on regular paper. Trim the pattern to the edge of the design with scissors or a craft knife. Place the pattern on your fabric and trace around the design with a pencil or pen. This will work for simple patterns.
For transferring a pattern to dark colored fabrics:
One method you may use is dress makers carbon paper. This paper is sold in both light and dark carbons. You would need light colored carbon for use on dark fabric. Simply print your pattern on regular paper, then insert a piece of the light carbon paper between the pattern and your fabric (carbon side down) and trace the pattern.
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Another method to transfer a pattern onto dark fabric is to use a white colored pencil and tulle netting or veiling, which is generally inexpensive to transfer your pattern. Simply lay a piece of the tulle onto your pattern and trace the pattern onto the tulle netting. Then lay the tulle netting onto your fabric and trace over the design again. The white pencil will draw through the gaps in the tulle and your pattern will be drawn onto your fabric.
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