From: REGINA GANNAWAY


(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

Hint # 10                 USES FOR FREEZER PAPER

Freezer Paper makes great patterns.  It's sturdy and wide enough
to handle most needs.  And if you can find it with a gridlines,
that's helpful too for measurements.  Another handy item is wax paper.
It can make nice pattern pieces also.


(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway


Hint # 11                     ORGANIZING TIP

The greatest thing for organizing is zipper close bags (you can see
through them and tell what you have).  I use them to store buttons,
zippers, snaps, etc. and larger bags (gallon size) to store patterns.
You know once you've cut out a garment, the pattern pieces never seem to
fit back  in the envelope.  A gallon size bag does the trick.

(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

No pucker V's

Usually this happens in a heckline or a notched collar.  When you have a
seam that comes to a V, don't pivot at the point.  Sew down one side to
the point, then sew down the other side.  Use the handwheel to manually
place the needle at the point.  When you turn the facing right side in,
your V will not pucker.


(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

Perfect Dart Points:

To make a perfect and solid dart point, stitch the dart from top to
bottom (the V).  Then don't cut the thread, lift the needle and
presser foot and pull the fabric towards you about 5/8" and put the
needle back in the fabric over top of the first stitching.  Lower
the presserfoot and sew again right over the first stitching.  Then
cut the thread and press the dart.

(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

Snip Those Notches:

To safe time when cutting out a pattern, use snips (about 1/4" deep)
to mark the notches (this works for dots too).  Not only does it
save time, I think it makes more accurate alighnment of pattern pieces.


(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

Hint #15                  REUSING PATTERN TISSUES

If you plan to use a pattern tissue more than once, it's a good idea to
reinforce the areas where you will make markings with tracing paper.  I
use celophane tape to keep the pattern tissue strong for use over and over
again.


(c) 1994 by Regina Gannaway

Hint #16                       RIGHT SIDE VS WRONG SIDE

To tell the right side of the fabric from the wrong side, there are
 several wasy.  You can make markings with tracing paper, marker, etc.
 When I'm in a rush, I simply place a pin (maybe of a special color) on
 the right side.  I always place it on the right side.