When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without using a photocopier. They also point out a couple of good reasons why a photocopier may not be the best option for enlarging a pattern. First, enlarging a pattern often creates shapes that are bigger than a standard paper size. Second, enlarging a pattern with a photocopier can distort sizes due to the pattern lines themselves getting enlarged. Get the tutorial.
[photo from CraftStylish]
links not working just so you know
Serena, The link is working fine for me. Perhaps it was just a temporary glitch? –Anne
Can anyone tell me where these types of miniatures patterns can be found, particularly those that give a measurement scale?
I answered my own question. You can find miniature patterns in lots of European and Asian sewing magazines.
The link is not working but someone kindly put it up 🙂 http://web.archive.org/web/20120227081134/http://images.taunton.com/downloads/cs/enlarge-pattern.pdf