Dollar Tree Sewing Pattern Hack
Do you love buying sewing patterns? If you do, you will surely find this Dollar Tree sewing pattern hack by Heather May-Hem useful. Although paper patterns are inexpensive, they get easily damaged when used a lot. You need to reprint it again and cut it, which can be annoying and time-consuming. An acrylic template is a great solution to this problem, but it is expensive.
If you have the money and plan to use it over and over, it will be a great investment. However, if you want a budget-friendly option that will last a long time, try using flexible cutting mats. They are a great alternative to acrylic templates. You can find them in Dollar Tree or stores around your local neighborhood. You will no longer have to reprint the patterns with this simple hack.
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One viewer suggested printing the pattern on paper, trimming around it, leaving a small allowance, and then taping it on the mat using double-sided tape. Cut out the pattern piece and remove the paper. Your template is done. You don’t have to mark the template with this method. Such a clever idea! You can also use it to make quilting patterns. You should definitely give this trick a try if you love collecting sewing patterns.
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What You Need to Make a Sewing Pattern
- 11-in by 14-in Dollar Tree flexible cutting mats
- sharp scissors
- book rings
- hole puncher
- marker
- your paper pattern
How to Make a DIY Sewing Pattern
Step 1:
Place the paper pattern on top of the flexible cutting mats. Trace it with a permanent marker, then cut it out. Repeat with the other patterns you have.
Step 2:
Punch a hole in all the pieces and keep them together using the book ring.
Step 3:
Label each one using a marker.
Dollar Tree Sewing Pattern Hack
