I want to design my own pantograph for a leaf vein. I will probably hand draw it to stitch 36" wide to test it. I have some other ideas as well. What’s the best way to convert it to digital once I have all the kinks worked out?
Something like this?
I’ve found several on this site that I was able to screen shot, paste into visio, and adjust size to print.
Similarly, you could just scan your sketch and use word or a drawing program like visio to stretch adjust size and add the repeating pattern to lengthen. Most patterns repeat within 6-8" of length.
Look at the pantographs on this site for guidance and send me a scan of what your thinking of.
When I print its over several pages then I trim and tape to the length I need.
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If you want to hand draw it, One option is to scan it in and use Inkscape to convert it to a line drawing. I think there are also good tools in Inkscape for repeating patterns.
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Try the Inkscape seamless pattern template. This tutorial seemed like a good start.
You wouldn’t have to convert to Svg for that… but it might be easier to align the edges if you do.
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