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chowmama

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7. I work in medIcine. Metric is mother's milk to me.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:39 PM

Apr 27

Back in the day, we didn't get out of school without being able to do the conversions in our heads. And metric makes any math so much easier.

I use paper patterns exclusively, along with tracing paper. The adapted pattern, with all its changes, gets traced out and that's the paper that gets cut. The original pattern stays pristine and can be used over and over, even for people of different sizes. I've got quite a collection of uncut Kwik Sew and Folkwear.

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I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet [View all] chowmama Apr 27 OP

Any chance you'd share the link with us? The Blue Flower Apr 27 #1

I found a link mercuryblues Apr 27 #3

That's the one. chowmama Apr 27 #6

Thanks! The Blue Flower Apr 28 #9

This will be a fun project. Mrs. Hall always wore a good apron. Irish_Dem Apr 27 #2

I work in medIcine. Metric is mother's milk to me. chowmama Apr 27 #7

Guessing kraznov has imposed new import rules SheltieLover Apr 27 #4

I had a bankers box of patterns mostly from the 70s. CrispyQ Apr 27 #5

a needle pulling thread ? Tetrachloride Apr 27 #8