Need help enlarging my pattern
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by nativetexan
http://www.thequiltedsnail.com/scale.html
for copier use.
for copier use.
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Take your pattern piece(s) to your copy store. They have a conversion chart that will tell you what percentage to copy it at. Either copy your pieces at the store, or just make one copy anduse it to make others at home. Hope this works for you; I do it all the time.
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Originally Posted by KarenK
Work with finished block sizes, then add the 1/4" seam allowance.
(New block size) divided by (current block size) times 100 = % to enlarge
12" divided by 4.5" times 100 = 266.66666666 or 267%
(New block size) divided by (current block size) times 100 = % to enlarge
12" divided by 4.5" times 100 = 266.66666666 or 267%
But be aware distortion can happen. Make two at 90* difference, and compare the measurements by putting one
over the top of the other, taping them to a window, and seeing if they match. If they don't ( worst case ) put on another piece of paper and draw the lines that fit the 12.5 block. It sounds much harder than it really is.
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SO...SO...SO...SO...INTERESTING !! Thanks for this.
Originally Posted by nativetexan
http://www.thequiltedsnail.com/scale.html
for copier use.
for copier use.
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