Medical Pattern Paper: 21" x 225' Single Roll of Patternmaking, Drafting, and Tracing Paper by Diagnostics Direct
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Color | White |
Brand | Diagnostics Direct, Inc. |
Material | Other |
Shape | Round |
Paper Finish | Smooth |
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- Use Doctor's exam table paper to make patterns.
- High quality white paper with a smooth finish.
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Medical Pattern Paper: 21" x 225' Single Roll of Patternmaking, Drafting, and Tracing Paper by Diagnostics Direct
Crafting makes everything better... even Monday's! With this pattern paper you can let your mind be creative, and the paper will handle the rest.
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High quality white paper with a smooth finish.This paper is high in quality and offers many different applications! |
What our customers have to say about our table paper!Artists like to use this table paper for pattern making, drafting, and tracing paper. See what our customers had to say about this product. |
Use Doctor's exam table paper to make patterns.This paper is translucent, and easy to tear. Makes for perfect crafting! |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 21"L x 2"W |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Cardinal Health Care |
ASIN | B007AH74VO |
Item model number | 517 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #64,976 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #88 in Tracing Paper #4,682 in Paper Craft Supplies |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Batteries required | No |
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Use Doctor's exam table paper to make patterns.
Great for quilt piecing or applique, drafting, drawing, tracing, more!
High quality white paper with a smooth finish.
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Customers like the quality, value, and transparency of the sheet paper. They mention that it works well, is inexpensive, and is very see through. Customers also like the size, weight, and sturdiness. However, some customers are mixed on thickness.
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Customers find the pattern making paper great for tracing dress patterns, drafting, and adjusting sewing patterns. They also say it's handy in draping patterns for dolls and makes the lines of the patterns easier to identify.
"...This is a very thin tissue paper. It is good for quilting projects that require easily sewing and torn paper...." Read more
"...Pros - you can clearly see the pattern you are tracing through this paper...." Read more
"...; if you want to do this, because then it's just super easy to lay the role on your cutting mat, lay the template down, align it to the outer edges..." Read more
"...stable than the tissue patterns the Big 4 use, but you can still trace things easily." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the sheet paper. They mention that it's sturdy enough to not tear, works very well, and doesn't rip easily. They also appreciate that the edges don't seem to tear as easily as some other paper. Customers say it'll last a long time and is more stable than tissue patterns the Big 4 use.
"...For embroidery: would work as a tear away and will wash; however, I recommend removing as much paper as possible before washing or sending to..." Read more
"...It lasts a really long time and those 4 rolls were used over a period of about 10 years...." Read more
"...gifts--it's much better than buying tissue paper because it's great quality and, unlike pre-cut paper, it doesn't have any fold lines...." Read more
"...It does rip if you're too hasty, but tape does the trick there ... if I had more $$$ I'd probably go with Swedish tracing paper or similar, but this..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sheet paper. They say it works well for pattern making, and is quite usable. Customers also mention that the roll seems to be endless, and that it's perfect for creating own patterns.
"...It works great, is a bit thin as all medical table paper is but this has pros and cons:..." Read more
"...Works great, and looks beautiful (just make sure you iron the non-shiny side to the wax-side of the freezer paper).--..." Read more
"...There is a LOT, I can trace as many patterns as I want, and it's easy to write on and erase (use a good eraser, like a Ticonderoga)...." Read more
"...It works great for this purpose. Highlights:⮞ It's roughly the same durability as the actual pattern tissue paper...." Read more
Customers find the value of the sheet paper to be inexpensive and useful. They also say it's cheap enough to just throw it out and start again.
"...I bought the full box and the price was very reasonable. The poster board allows you to see what you are tracing very easily...." Read more
"...go with Swedish tracing paper or similar, but this is MUCH, MUCH more cost-efficient and therefore perfect for the beginning seamstress/seamster,..." Read more
"...I believe it is too thin to actually sew but with the low cost, I had no problem if I wanted to redraw the pattern to re-design the shape or if I..." Read more
"It's just that it's such a waste. I wish I had the option to buy even 1/4 of the roll; I will NEVER run out of paper. This roll is so big/thick." Read more
Customers like the transparency of the sheet paper. They say it's very see through, sturdy, and nice sized. They also say it is perfect for pattern making, tracing, and copying lines.
"...⮞ It's easy to see through it so long as you have a white background...." Read more
"...thicker than the pattern in some cases but yet is transparent enough to see the pattern beneath it. Very satisfied with this purchase...." Read more
"...It is light and I can see through it easily, yet it is strong enough to do the job...." Read more
"...Not super-super see-through, but plently transparent enough to do the trick." Read more
Customers like the weight of the paper. They say it's not too light or too heavy, and it'll work for their projects. Some say it has a great weight for drafting patterns, and is light enough to manage easily.
"...For your projects, it may not work at all. For me, this paper is lightweight and versitile...." Read more
"...It's lightweight and thin so it isn't bulky and takes up less space for storing the big roll...." Read more
"...It is light and I can see through it easily, yet it is strong enough to do the job...." Read more
"...This paper is more like tissue paper and even lighter weight than most gift tissue paper...." Read more
Customers like the size of the sheet paper. For example, they say it's manageable, perfect size, and wide enough for most clothing patterns. Some appreciate that it'll fit the bill perfectly.
"...The width is perfect for what I use it for, although for some uses it might not be wide enough. And the length at 225' gives me plenty to work with...." Read more
"This paper is nice and wide and thin enough to see through. I bought it to use in my quilting designing...." Read more
"...This paper is wide enough for most of my uses, but not too wide that it's difficult to manage...." Read more
"This is the perfect size for me to make my own patterns...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the thickness of the paper. Some say it's thin enough to lay it over a printed pattern piece and see through it. However, others say it’s too thin for pattern making, bulky, and difficult to trace over sewing patterns.
"...For a one time project, that's okay. Thick pattern paper is bulky. This paper can drape but more like medium starched cotton...." Read more
"...The Pros : You can easily trace patterns with this paper. It is thin enough to clearly see any paper/pages you put under it for tracing...." Read more
"...It works great, is a bit thin as all medical table paper is but this has pros and cons:..." Read more
"...tables. - That means it's surprisingly tear-resistant for how thin and smooth it is, so it's good as a protective covering for surfaces, AND..." Read more
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This is NOT freezer paper and NOT matte on one side and slick on the other - true . Those papers are going to be heavier and thicker than this Medical Pattern Paper. This Medical Pattern Paper is thicker than tissue pattern paper, but certainly not the thick kind described in the negative review. The roll is lightweight compared to freezer paper.
There are two kinds of medical exam tissue paper that I have worked with: One kind was described in the negative review. That kind is for a "wet" exam room. You see -- the thick Medical Paper is designed to capture blood and urine (and guts) and other liquids. Certainly this paper is not designed for liquids.
For quilting, this paper is easily torn. That's what its designed for - tearing. I have attached a photo with a comparison between tissue paper from a Simplicity pattern and this Medical Pattern Paper. It is easily sewn for pennies. Quilters often have never sewn a garment from a companies like Simplicity. Quilters and private pattern makers use a much thicker paper like freezer paper. This is a very thin tissue paper. It is good for quilting projects that require easily sewing and torn paper.
For occasional crafters: sure, this is overkill - get some tissue paper from the dollar store.
For sewists: This is very thin, but not as thin as Simplicity.
For embroidery: would work as a tear away and will wash; however, I recommend removing as much paper as possible before washing or sending to customers. Experiment first because it will degrade when wet.
For pattern sellers: This is very thin.
For people who want to copy and preserve their old patterns quickly and easily: This works but it is thin (let's see -- did I say "thin" enough times for people to get that understanding?)
Buying tissue paper for $1 at a time adds up. Plus you have to tape all those pieces together. For a one time project, that's okay. Thick pattern paper is bulky. This paper can drape but more like medium starched cotton. Everyone wants their paper to do something different.
For my projects: This paper is just fine. For your projects, it may not work at all. For me, this paper is lightweight and versitile. I can use it for sewing, quilting (which is NOT the same as sewing), pattern drafting, gardening (cut a seam, plant seeds, cover with mulch which gives seeds a chance to grow ahead of the weeds - yeah I am a lazy gardener.) This paper is also great for paper mache. Got a lot of kids to entertain with paper mache? This is the product as it holds water-based paints and glues (be sure to give it a coating to prevent water damage.)
FYI -- for long term pattern re-use - I will buy a thicker paper like freezer paper, cardboard, and even construct some from wood and metal templates. I certainly would not expect this paper when used as a pattern paper to hold up to more than 20 uses.
I have included a photo which is a comparison Simplicity pattern tissue and Medical Pattern Paper tissue. I have NOT done a pH test.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
This is NOT freezer paper and NOT matte on one side and slick on the other - true . Those papers are going to be heavier and thicker than this Medical Pattern Paper. This Medical Pattern Paper is thicker than tissue pattern paper, but certainly not the thick kind described in the negative review. The roll is lightweight compared to freezer paper.
There are two kinds of medical exam tissue paper that I have worked with: One kind was described in the negative review. That kind is for a "wet" exam room. You see -- the thick Medical Paper is designed to capture blood and urine (and guts) and other liquids. Certainly this paper is not designed for liquids.
For quilting, this paper is easily torn. That's what its designed for - tearing. I have attached a photo with a comparison between tissue paper from a Simplicity pattern and this Medical Pattern Paper. It is easily sewn for pennies. Quilters often have never sewn a garment from a companies like Simplicity. Quilters and private pattern makers use a much thicker paper like freezer paper. This is a very thin tissue paper. It is good for quilting projects that require easily sewing and torn paper.
For occasional crafters: sure, this is overkill - get some tissue paper from the dollar store.
For sewists: This is very thin, but not as thin as Simplicity.
For embroidery: would work as a tear away and will wash; however, I recommend removing as much paper as possible before washing or sending to customers. Experiment first because it will degrade when wet.
For pattern sellers: This is very thin.
For people who want to copy and preserve their old patterns quickly and easily: This works but it is thin (let's see -- did I say "thin" enough times for people to get that understanding?)
Buying tissue paper for $1 at a time adds up. Plus you have to tape all those pieces together. For a one time project, that's okay. Thick pattern paper is bulky. This paper can drape but more like medium starched cotton. Everyone wants their paper to do something different.
For my projects: This paper is just fine. For your projects, it may not work at all. For me, this paper is lightweight and versitile. I can use it for sewing, quilting (which is NOT the same as sewing), pattern drafting, gardening (cut a seam, plant seeds, cover with mulch which gives seeds a chance to grow ahead of the weeds - yeah I am a lazy gardener.) This paper is also great for paper mache. Got a lot of kids to entertain with paper mache? This is the product as it holds water-based paints and glues (be sure to give it a coating to prevent water damage.)
FYI -- for long term pattern re-use - I will buy a thicker paper like freezer paper, cardboard, and even construct some from wood and metal templates. I certainly would not expect this paper when used as a pattern paper to hold up to more than 20 uses.
I have included a photo which is a comparison Simplicity pattern tissue and Medical Pattern Paper tissue. I have NOT done a pH test.
Pros - you can clearly see the pattern you are tracing through this paper. If you have a dark colored table I recommend you obtain some white poster board and cover the table top. I just tape the poster board to my table with plain old masking tape and if it gets marked up or wet it's really easy to replace. Of course, if you don't have a dedicated table to work on (say you use your kitchen table) then you would have to remove it between uses but you can get a box of the poster board here on Amazon very inexpensively and you could use painters tape that doesn't leave any residue so it's not an issue. I bought the full box and the price was very reasonable. The poster board allows you to see what you are tracing very easily.
Cons - with the wrong pencil (think hard lead) and/or eraser it will tear a lot and give you much grief. If you use a pencil with a soft lead and a hi-polymer eraser you have very few, if any, tears from marking and/or erasing.
I keep my traced patterns and use them over and over again, they are very durable. This is great stuff and if you sew you should definitely give this product a try. It's worth it's weight in gold in my opinion!!
I purchased it, initially, to use to make those big tissue-paper flowers you see as decorations for parties. I could not have been more pleased. We were able to make several dozen ten-layer tissue flowers out of one role. I recommend making a template out of cardboard 21"x21" if you want to do this, because then it's just super easy to lay the role on your cutting mat, lay the template down, align it to the outer edges and cut the perfect square. It goes super fast that way.
I have since purchased more roles to use for the following:
-- to draft custom sewing patterns
-- to use as tissue for wrapping gifts--it's much better than buying tissue paper because it's great quality and, unlike pre-cut paper, it doesn't have any fold lines. Plus, you can cut it to size easily.
-- I've dyed it with food coloring, then used a low-heat iron to iron it onto freezer paper to make my own hombre craft and wrapping papers. Works great, and looks beautiful (just make sure you iron the non-shiny side to the wax-side of the freezer paper).
-- It makes a great paper for cleaning windows and dusting off delicate items, because it is lint-free
-- I've used it as a protective wrap for my fine china and delicate items for storage. Works great for Christmas ornaments, etc.
-- I cut a bunch of smaller squares that fit in a square pillbox i have. I threw them in my purse and use them as oil-blotters for my face when I'm out.
-- I use it as a blotter sheet--when putting on makeup, when painting, when using metallic markers, etc. When I double the paper up, with the shinier side out, it is great as a makeshift, disposable palette for mixing paint colors, since the finish inhibits absorption.
All in all, it's really a useful addition to any household and definitely an asset for crafty people!