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Skip the flimsy tissue. You need something sturdy enough to trace around but flexible enough to pin. Many beginners start with medical exam table paper (cheap and translucent) or Swedish tracing paper . If you want something permanent, go for heavy brown kraft paper.

Here is everything you need to know to stop "hacking" patterns and start drafting them. The "Must-Have" Starter Kit 121147

No more buying a $20 pattern for a simple t-shirt. You become the architect of your own wardrobe. Common Pitfalls to Avoid Skip the flimsy tissue

Most home sewing patterns include it, but most professional drafting methods do not. If you forget to add it to your paper draft, your final garment will be two sizes too small. 121147