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Title: conserving paper for patterns
Post by: yyyyyguy on November 13, 2012, 09:39:11 am
I always try to use discarded printer paper for my patterns when possible so I can be somewhat eco-friendly. Is there an easy way to group smaller patterns so they will fit more than one on a single sheet without changing the size of the pattern? Some are small enough to put 4 on a sheet when they come (like off Steve's patterns) just 2 per, this may sound insignificant but inquiring minds need to know. ;)  Thanks Pete
Title: Re: conserving paper for patterns
Post by: newfie on November 13, 2012, 10:07:02 am
in the program i use i got an 8.5x11" blank that i use i open that up along with small patterns which i cropped to the out side edges then just open the blank and drag and drop the small patterns on to it once i got them placed just right click on them it merge then print.not good at tring to explain things so i hope this helps.
Title: Re: conserving paper for patterns
Post by: Billy in Va on November 13, 2012, 05:32:05 pm
I turn,flip and rearange to get as many patterns as possible on a page. I will also fill in with smaller patterns that I know I want to cut. wish I could say it do it for eco reason but honestly for lazy reasons.  I hate to come back in from the shop to have to print somethng.
Title: Re: conserving paper for patterns
Post by: Silver Sliver on November 13, 2012, 06:26:08 pm
I use Irfanvies.  When i click "print" I can locate the pattern on the page by choosing the left and top margins.  Works very well.  You can resize patterns as well as several other options.  BTW Irfanview is a free program.  Silver Sliver
Title: Re: conserving paper for patterns
Post by: chelcass on November 13, 2012, 08:25:28 pm
Silver Sliver did you mean irfanview??????