pattern storage

What is the best way to store patterns that have already been used, cut and
will be used again?

I'm going to be setting up a little sewing area and would like to know how to
set it up correctly from the start.

Would an art store be useful for storage options?

Thanks,
Dee

I have some pattern boxes, supplemented by largish shoe boxes. I just put
all the pieces back in the pattern envelope and organize by
type-------dresses, skirts, tops, children......
etc.-----try the kitchen or plastics department at Walmart........much
cheaper overall than any art store.......and ask for free Tennis shoe
boxes!!......cover with attractive paper or cloth!!

"DKiely33" wrote in message
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What is the best way to store patterns that have already been used, cut
and
will be used again?

I'm going to be setting up a little sewing area and would like to know how
to
set it up correctly from the start.

Would an art store be useful for storage options?

Thanks,
Dee

After cutting and using a pattern it is so hard to get them back into the
paper envelope! So I use 1 gal zip bags and place the front of the pattern
so I can see it. I organize patterns by type--- pants, tops, jackets.
Guess I'm lucky that I have a cutting table with drawers in one side to hold
patterns.
Barbara in FL & SC

Barbara Raper wrote:
After cutting and using a pattern it is so hard to get them back into the
paper envelope! So I use 1 gal zip bags and place the front of the pattern
so I can see it. I organize patterns by type--- pants, tops, jackets.
Guess I'm lucky that I have a cutting table with drawers in one side to hold
patterns.
Barbara in FL & SC


I do what Barbara does, but my patterns are organized by size.
Categories should probably be
No way in H***
Gosh, did this ever really fit me?
If I am willing to do a little altering
Looks like a tent, must fit

liz young

This needed a spew warning, Lis!

Karen Maslowski in Ohio

Elizabeth Young wrote:

my patterns are organized by size.
Categories should probably be
No way in H***
Gosh, did this ever really fit me?
If I am willing to do a little altering
Looks like a tent, must fit

liz young

On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:15:43 +0000, Elizabeth Young wrote:


I do what Barbara does, but my patterns are organized by size.
Categories should probably be
No way in H***
Gosh, did this ever really fit me?
If I am willing to do a little altering
Looks like a tent, must fit

liz young

LOL..

Thanks for the laugh!

Mavis

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http://linuxathome.ath.cx/~mavis/blog/index.php

I do what Barbara does, but my patterns are organized by size.
Categories should probably be
No way in H***
Gosh, did this ever really fit me?
If I am willing to do a little altering
Looks like a tent, must fit

liz young

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA - sounds like my clothes closet!
Sharon

I find that if I iron my pattern pieces I can get them back in the package
easier. I store them in pattern boxes and just boxes. I can't find the
pasteboard pattern boxes anymore so have to make do.

Brenda

"DKiely33" wrote in message
...

What is the best way to store patterns that have already been used, cut
and
will be used again?

I'm going to be setting up a little sewing area and would like to know how
to
set it up correctly from the start.

Would an art store be useful for storage options?

Thanks,
Dee

"Dixie Sugar" wrote in message
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I find that if I iron my pattern pieces I can get them back in the package
easier. I store them in pattern boxes and just boxes. I can't find the
pasteboard pattern boxes anymore so have to make do.

Brenda

"DKiely33" wrote in message
...

What is the best way to store patterns that have already been used, cut
and
will be used again?

I'm going to be setting up a little sewing area and would like to know
how to
set it up correctly from the start.

Would an art store be useful for storage options?

Thanks,
Dee


Something I found recently, bought to use for something else (isn't that
always the way?). Sheet protectors of the type that fit into three ring
binders. Patterns and envelopes now got into the larger plastic sheet
protectors and into a binder to set on the shelf. It works very well in my
setup.

my latest "discovery" for pattern storage was the "sleeves" for "old style"
comic books. you can get a whole bunch of them for not a lot of bux--and
they sell backing boards that stiffen the see-thru sleeve, allow for visible
writing and notes, and have a resealing top that folds over, and prevents
"fallout". they store in boxes quite nicely (computer printer paper boxes,
etc), are visible when you flip thru them, and don't slip down when you
stack them in the box. okay. yes, i am a geek. but it works!

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