Hello Sue
The problem is probably because you are using photocopies. Almost all
photocopiers are set to print just very slightly narrower than wide (or
is it the other way around?) because the powers that be think that is
a good thing in that it reduces the chances of loosing something very
close to the edge of the original.
The way to check is to draw an *accurate* square, say 20cm x 20cm and
then photocopy it, and photocopy the copy and then measure again.
Chances are you will have a rectangle rather than a square. It also
means that an L shaped piece of lace pattern will end up with one arm
narrower than the other making it impossible to fit joins together
accurately and you just have to do your best, compromising as
necessary. It might work better to cut straight across rather than
diagonally, or you could try with lots of straight strips (all copied
in the same direction) joined together and then re-make the corner so
that the edges are at 90 degrees and the gap between pinholes across
the mitre go from very close to quite far apart.
In my experience using the computer to scan and print gives an accurate
copy, though if you are starting with a photocopied 'original' it still
won't be true though it won't get any worse. Printing anything drawn
on the computer should also be accurate when printed.
Brenda
Can anyone explain clearly please (because I find some instructions
quite difficult to understand:-), the best way to make a pattern for
strip lace.
How do you get a really acurate straight slopped cut from one piece
onto the next. My joins are often slightly wonky/not straight (but I
manage quite well to line them up, thankfully). The sides of the
strips are never the same.
Sorry my explanation seems poor even to me this morning, so if anyone
can understand my question, <g> can they advise me. I like to see
tidy patterns for a start and obviously it is important to get the
spacing right for a lovely neat piece of lace.
Sue T, in sunny but very cold Dorset.
Years ago (pre heat laminator days) I was shown how to 'laminate' a
piece of paper with clear film.
Cut the film to about an inch bigger all round. Place the paper face
up on a table, preferably formica or similar surface and stick the
edge of the film to the table just above the top of the paper.
Slowly unpeel the backing from the film and smooth it down over the
paper using a ruler until you have the all 4 edges stuck to the
tabletop with the paper in the middle and few if any air bubbles!
Now peel it off the table, cut the corners off the film at 45 degrees
and close to the corner of the paper so that you can wrap the film
around in a mitre and then stick the triangles of film over the
mitred edges at the back for extra strength.
I always wrap mine round the edges to the underside. Some just stick
a piece over the pricked area of the card and leave an uncovered
border round the edges. Others stick the film so it covers most of
the card and then trim the edges of the card and film, so the film
reaches right the edges.
What do others do?
Brenda in Allhallows, Kent
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Brenda in Allhallows, Kent
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/index.html
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