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Mon, Mar 31 2008

Mend Pattern Tears Quickly

I mend tears in frequently used tissue-paper patterns by ironing patches of waxed paper onto the underside of the pattern. First, I tack the patch in place with the top of the iron. Then I cover the patch with a piece of paper and firmly iron on the patch. Waxed paper does not distort the pattern like cellophane or masking tape, and it can be removed and adjusted easily. And get this … it’s practically free.



Submitted by: Merrilie Brown, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Illustration by: Carol Ruzicka

Posted by: Laurel Tuohy
 
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  • 6/28/08 - Robin — I tried the wax paper repair technique. The result was the wax melted a little bit into the...  Show Full Comment
  • 4/23/08 - Diana — I think I am missing something, because I tried ironing the wax paper to the torn pattern and it...  Show Full Comment
  • 4/11/08 - Hovawart — This is very interesting. I'm familiar with using butcher paper, which is plastic coated on one...  Show Full Comment
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