I also trace all of my pattern pieces, but I use Architectural sketching/tracing paper. It comes in rolls of various lengths so you can trace small and large pieces alike.
I use them when moving. Instead of wrapping my glassware in paper i stick them into old socks and stuff the end into the glass. Tube socks work really well for this because you can cut them to size.
Jalie has swimsuit patterns for both adults and children from 2T up, for board shorts, bikinis, and fuller coverage suits. If you go to the website www.jalie.com you can see the back of the pattern envelope.
WOW Larri!!! Congratulations!!! I love Craigslist too. I have a very similar story, but with a car just last week. Sometimes u've just got to be patient. The saying, "Good things come to those who wait" is no lie.
Thanks Larri,
That's where my thoughts went after posting this question. I will let u know. This pattern is awful, apart from the problem with the zipper, instructions are unclear and in some parts are missing. So I just want to finish and go…
That was my first thought Claudette, except the back wraps around the sides under the arms to meet the front along the chest edge (if that makes any sense. sometimes I wish I could draw on here), so if I did that it would make the armscye smaller…
Hi Lisa, Larri is right on point, but have you thought of taking out the dart amount on the side seam instead of making a dart, especially since it's a sweatshirt. Just a thought. Good luck.
Claudette.
Sure you can, Lisa! You'll just make two cases, turn the 1st inside out, keep the 2nd right side out and place it into the the first and stitch around the opening. Then flip the whole thing...two sided pillowcase. You might want to topstitch to hold in place. You can do it! And if you didn't want to make them reversible, you can always use flannel-backed satin. It's a bit more durable. Give it a try...if you get stuck, just shout out here at SWN and someone will come to the rescue. If you need immediate information, use the chat box at the bottom right of your screen. Good luck and Happy Sewing! :o)
Hey Lisa - My grandma always made her satin pillowcases from a medium weight satin, but hers were lined with satin too. When one side would wear out, she'd turn the case inside out and use the 'new' side. I need to make some too. My hair needs all the help it can get! LOL Hope this helps. Let us know what you sew up!