@@sewingformysanity I’m strongly considering getting a cabinet. Right now I use backer boxes but they are full I guess too because u don’t always fold my patterns back flat😩😩 ..gheeez!! But I’m inspired by this cabinet idea.. 🥰
I got a cabinet full of patterns. Sort then by style i.e. dresses, pants, tops/blouses etc. When a pattern has multiples I put it in the category of what drew me to the pattern. And for every new pattern I buy, I try to get rid of one I have that is less used. I wasn't always like this. I would just accumulate until it became overwhelming. But organization is key, or you will waste lots of time trying to find and decide. Thanks foe the video.😊😊
I like your pattern method. I have put myself on a pattern buying timeout! No more; unless I find them cheap at a thrift store. 😂 I actually put all my patterns on a spreadsheet with columns that have the pattern number, type, fabric, year and notes. I can then sort by any column I want. Then I have them by type in a metal filing cabinet by company then number. I can put 2 patterns side by side and can also put in large envelopes which is what I put the pattern in once I use it. It works well. The binder method is nice for flipping through but at this point it’s too time consuming for me to change.
I do the binder method and then file the manila envelopes in covered plastic bins numerically by pattern company. I love having a look book binder and have recently decided I should keep the instruction sheet in the original envelope so as I'm choosing a pattern, I can check out the information in the instructions.
Thank you. I will be putting all my patterns together in numerical order. Never knew you could do that. Have a nice day.
You’re welcome 😊
Ma’am…I’m a pattern junkie! lol. I use the binder method with the clear sheet ‘look book’ concept. I repeat, I’m a pattern junkie😂 thanks for sharing.
From one pattern junkie to the next…😘
@@sewingformysanity I’m strongly considering getting a cabinet. Right now I use backer boxes but they are full I guess too because u don’t always fold my patterns back flat😩😩 ..gheeez!! But I’m inspired by this cabinet idea.. 🥰
I got a cabinet full of patterns. Sort then by style i.e. dresses, pants, tops/blouses etc. When a pattern has multiples I put it in the category of what drew me to the pattern. And for every new pattern I buy, I try to get rid of one I have that is less used. I wasn't always like this. I would just accumulate until it became overwhelming. But organization is key, or you will waste lots of time trying to find and decide. Thanks foe the video.😊😊
I love that idea
Thank you for the tip on the number ring up the patterns. I did not know it would file perfectly.😅
You are so welcome!
I like your pattern method. I have put myself on a pattern buying timeout! No more; unless I find them cheap at a thrift store. 😂 I actually put all my patterns on a spreadsheet with columns that have the pattern number, type, fabric, year and notes. I can then sort by any column I want. Then I have them by type in a metal filing cabinet by company then number. I can put 2 patterns side by side and can also put in large envelopes which is what I put the pattern in once I use it. It works well. The binder method is nice for flipping through but at this point it’s too time consuming for me to change.
I do the binder method and then file the manila envelopes in covered plastic bins numerically by pattern company. I love having a look book binder and have recently decided I should keep the instruction sheet in the original envelope so as I'm choosing a pattern, I can check out the information in the instructions.
Great tip! I love that you keep the instructions in the original envelope.
This is great! I need his help😅😅😅. Happy New Year.
Same to you!
You look and sound as if you are very versatile and have quite a bit of experience to share. Would you be interested in doing tutorials?
Such as?