How to Cut Patterns Without Pinning

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How to Cut Patterns Without Pinning

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For all of you sewing with patterns, here's an easier way to cut your patterns without using pins!

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Cutout your pattern if you havnt already. (I chose to do a mustache)

Cutout your pattern if you havnt already. (I chose to do a mustache)

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Place it on top of your fabric.

Place it on top of your fabric.

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And the secret tool is tape! Put some tape to make your pattern stay. It doesn't have to cover the whole thing but just enough do it doesn't move around while you cut:)

And the secret tool is tape! Put some tape to make your pattern stay. It doesn't have to cover the whole thing but just enough do it doesn't move around while you cut:)

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Start cutting!

Start cutting!

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When all done, peel the tape and pattern off the fabric.

When all done, peel the tape and pattern off the fabric.

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Touch it up a bit with more cutting if you need to.

Touch it up a bit with more cutting if you need to.

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Finished!

Finished!

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Lilah Sherr

💗

Lilah Sherr 5 months ago

Joanne Tse ☀

Glue will work fine too!

Joanne Tse ☀ 9 months ago

Katie Lee

Thank you:) yes I have just started machine sewing and cutting the patterns is the worst part for me:)

(author) 9 months ago

Jess Freeman

I sew all the time and found this tip really useful! Love this guide!!

Jess Freeman 9 months ago

Johanna D

This is a great tip! I have been sewing for many years and the part I like least is pinning and cutting patterns. Thanks for this very useful guide!

Johanna D 9 months ago

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