How to Make Your Own Pattern Templates 

The nice thing about the cutting mats from Dollar Tree is, they have one completely smooth side and one with a kind of rough side. If you do,your writing on the smooth side and place the rougher side on the fabric, it helps it not slide around quite as much. Plus, you get two mats for $1.

This is exactly what we used to do in the sign shop i worked at. So much easier. I use to score the line lightly before I used the marker so the ink sets into the plastic and won't rub off. Great for quilting

Yup! I use the dollar tree flexible cutting "boards" for my quilting templates. Love this method, never even thought about getting acrylic ones 🤔

Thank you so much. Your videos are easy to understand

I use this for my patterns...but go a step further when I write on them with sharpies (they tend to rub off with alot of handling) I cover the written areas with a piece of clear packing tape to keep written parts intact on template 😊👍

I spy Cosmic :D! When I was making carved cakes I used 1/4" thick translucent corrugated plastic boards for templates. (Like what they use for lawn signs now, just translucent so traceable) While they are soft enough to be cut with an Xacto blade, they have enough depth for a rotary blade to push against laterally.

This is a great idea to save my frequently used patterns--Thank you for informative and easy to follow videos

Keep the videos up, I love your channel. I’m completely new to bag making and your tips have really helped.

Love this idea! Thanks so much, your videos are great!!

wait wait WAIT rn! I've been wanting to find thinner, flexible plastic sheets for my 3D media mischief. I've been cutting up the large plastic cutting boards from Dollarama for years now to extend their lifespan and functionality in the kitchen. Why it never occurred to me to branch out from there, I have no idea. But they will be PERFECT in all their awkwardly oversized glory to build the bones of whatever cat furniture I'm inclined to try. thankya thankya thnakya

Whattttt? An amazing ideaaa! Thank you so much 👏👏👏👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩

Also mark your center marks and any strap placement marks as o draw the templates.

Thank you so much for this great tip! I do have some acrylic templates and really like them, however this definitely is easier on the budget 😊!!!

I just found your channel and find it informative. I'm an Indigenous crafter in Canada and would make items for friends and family. It's become where I want to be a bag creator full time and been looking at crafting and selling information. Just want to say thank you for sharing.

how neat!! also that animal crossing fabric is everything

I really like the clear mediums for templates, because then matching fabric placement/fussy cutting is so much easier.

Thanks for the tips on using an affordable option for pattern templates. I'm definitely going to look into what we have available here in NZ.

Girl ,1st of all you crack me up! I love watching your Tutorials coz I've learned alot from you! I've been looking for something to trace my patterns on who would of thought those things would work! How great so I ordered a handful on Amazon. Now can you tell us how to organize them now that they are on "acrylic" & looking professional? Lol Thanks again girl, I'm loving your channel & I get a good laugh watching & learning.

Love the name Fierce Kittenz... Thanks for the reminder to check writing and putting pattern underneath.. I bought sew easy texture templates.. Which look smaller, but I had voucher and 1 day left so bought 5 packs .. I will Check with amazon ones though... Ty

Thanks!

Thank you 🤗

You can also laminate your prices using an iron on low heat and parchment paper. The paper goes between the iron and the pattern piece that is between the laminate material.

Thanks so much for all your videos!! Will you be doing a video for the Mighty Messenger Bag ...? Please?

Very nice tip. I was going to suggest bristol board to use as templates but I admit it may not be too strong when using rotary cutters. I like the plastic placemat idea. I will get some.

While your at the dollar tree they have a small rotary cutter in the craft aisle. Also look at local makerspaces for laser cutting services for cheap.

I love the fabric that you have there. May I ask where you get it from?

I can't find the Amazon link for this product

I tried "splitting" the front panel and messed it up so bad.

have you made the zippy clutch pattern yet? I am having trouble with putting the side zipper pocket together... help??

I love your channel! What software program do you use or suggest to get for pattern making? Please and thank you.

All you need is a friend who has a CO 2 engraver. They can import your pdf pattern into the program, use 1/16 acrylic sheets, and make your pattern templates for very little cost.

I use my Cricut to cut the cheap placemats -- I glue 2 of each piece together so I can cut the fabric with my rotary cutter (and not have to trace the pattern).

What about foamcore? You can't see through it but if that isn't a problem then seems like it would work too.

Can you use an exacto knife to cut the material?

I do not see the link to where you purchased the thin vinyl sheets of lower cost plastic placemats.

Thank you, what a great idea. Also have you done anything on your show about thread? I am making more bags and small backpacks.I still get confused about the weight ect. I live rural, 80 mlles to sewing stores. I bought thread to thick didn’t really work. Is there a average thread that will work on everything or do you have to have this thread for this and this for that 🤪 please help!! ❤😢😊

Your Rotary blade won't fall apart. My dad use a rotary blade to cut shingles on a roof! Just don't use the blade on fabric after you use it.

kitchen shears will cut the plastic very easily. I prefer the Betty Crocker kitchen shears from dollar tree. Actually, they are what I am currently using for fabric scissors. Dont laugh until you try them.. I was and am pleasantly surprised. I would buy professionally done templates and rulers IF I could afford them.

😱😱😱😱😱 Where did you get that ACNH fabric from?

there is a pattern that I would like an acrylic template for 1) because I would like to make lots of that bag 2) I would like to use a rotary cutter for it, but it isn't on tops and Bobbins, is there any place else I can look?

I've learned its easier if you put your pattern under the plastic. ;)

I'm from India. I see your videos because I have a passion to learn how to design and sew bags. I have to learn many things. I want to start my own brand in India. Pattern making is really a challenging task. Can you suggest any online classes to learn how to design and make a bag ..??

I keep staring at Isabelle and Nook in the tub in the back and giggle....and baby yoda.....

Why can't one use the paper pattern directly on the bag material, like we do for clothes?

hello, i wanted to send you a message. i wanted to ask you if you ever made an old fashioned bag like they had in the old west that they carried over their shoulders or horse i call it a wellsfargo bag? and would you know where i could find a pattern? thank you i love your videos.😀😃

Love your videos :) I just don't get the first line you drew ;) ... Why put the pattern away from an already straight edge in the placement mat ;)

I glue my pattern pieces to Manila folders and cut them out