Like a lot of other sewers I have built up a collection of sewing patterns - car boot sales have been quite good for building the amount I have.
I was starting to struggle to keep track of what I had and have ended up with some duplicates. I tried taking photo's to keep some type of spreadsheet but then got annoyed when I had to turn the computer on every time I wanted to see what I had.
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This is the storage I had before |
Then I stumbled across
The Domestic Diva blog post about pattern storage and decided that it was exactly what I needed.
Here is how I now organise my patterns. I try to do this as soon as I get the pattern.
- Open the pattern envelope and remove all pieces and instructions sheets.
- These then get put into a plain white A4 envelope.
- I then fold the envelope around the contents and tape shut.
- The details of the pattern are written on the plain side of the envelope -include the pattern make and number, type of item (top,trousers,etc) and the sizes included.
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envelope taped shut. |
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Details written on envelope |
All of the envelopes then get stored in a box. I use an old paper box that I have covered but you can use anything you like.
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covered paper box |
I sort my patterns
- firstly by type (top, trousers, etc)
- then by make (Burda, etc)
- then by number
- add tabs for the different types (categories)
You can store them anyway you like and are comfortable with.
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All sorted in the box |
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Tabs to find what I need |
The original pattern envelopes are then put into clear plastic wallets - some people open the envelope flat so they can see both sides but I prefer to keep mine sealed. I put a cardboard insert into the plastic wallet to give it a bit of stability, each wallet then holds 2 envelopes - sometime 3 depending on the size.
The plastic wallets are then stored in a 3 ring binder in the same order as the corresponding envelope in the box.
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Binder |
Hope this helps others to organise their patterns.
How do you store your patterns? Leave a comment below.
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