How to Take a Pattern by Rubbing

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a suitable piece of paper for transferring the pattern to.

   The paper should be of a good medium thickness.
   
   If it is too thick, it will not take a clear impression of the pattern, and if it is very thin, it is apt to tear.
   
   Paper used for letter writing or printing is often a suitable choice. , Lay the embroidery piece, the right side up, flat upon a board or table and cover it with the paper.,, Powdered graphite or charcoal will also work.
   
   You could even rub over the embroidery using a large coin
   - the outlines will not, of course, be very clearly defined upon the paper and will have to be gone over and carefully supplemented afterwards with a pencil., As soon as you have fixed the lines of the pattern by drawing them over with ink, it is ready for use.
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   Step 2: Prepare the embroidery.

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   Step 3: Fasten the paper down upon the embroidery with drawing pins.

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   Step 4: Rub off the pattern with a crayon.

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   Step 5: Use the pattern as required.

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