Organize With Me: Sorting and Storing 150 Vintage Sewing Patterns
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- Organize my entire vintage sewing pattern collection with me. It has been hard for me to choose my next sewing project because I HAVE HAD A FEW TO MANY SEWING PATTERN HAULS.Now that are all over the sewing room and I now have a very large collection of over 100 vintage sewing patterns and in this video I organize, sort and store them all.
If you like this sort of thing let me know and I will film the process when I go through all of my other sewing patterns. I have over 100 modern sewing patterns as well and lots of vintage reproduction sewing patterns that I do not show in this video. this was a very big task and now that it is completed I am able to actually see what sewing patterns I have and find inspiration on what I want to sew next.
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Let me know your favorite here in the comments when I reach 5k subscribers I will send 5 people their favorite!
Oh my goodness, that 1980s simplicity blouse #5939 at 4:59? I gotta have it. Not even waiting for your generous contest offer, 😅 I'm gonna go find that pretty thing now!
I know, I'm watching this too late to get in on the giveaway (congratulations on the YT milestone, by-the-by). You realize that you could use Simplicity 4098 as the basis for a Chanel-style jacket? You wouldn't necessarily have to use horsehair canvas for the interlayer - the Grannies seemed to get around that by using a layer of muslin or a thicker cotton canvas-like material to pad stitch the collars and the cuffs... It would also make a good basis for a Dior style bar jacket (just do some padding on the hips).
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I love your vintage pattern collection.
Thank you so much!
Drooling, but it can get overwhelming at times, just take a deep breath and exhale and I know that you will tame the beast.
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McCall 5043 is lovely and so is your channel.
Thank you 😊
We need to go pattern shopping together! Love them all. You have good taste.🥰😍
I would love too!! ♥️
Wow. What a great selection. I could never choose just one but Advance 8263 is one I'd like
I am having a lot of trouble with sorting and organizing my own patterns. 😢 I have approximately 3000 patterns. Yes, I have a problem. I love vintage patterns ❤. I decided to photograph and begin cataloging in a book so that I know which drawer and row I can find each pattern. I also make my own patterns, so it’s crazy. I love them all and I hope to make them all in my lifetime. 🙏
Sounds like such fun to rummage through them. Maybe open a Etsy for the ones you know you just won’t sew ♥️
I'm so jelly of your vast collection of patterns! My favorites are both Vogue patterns. Pattern number 9341 and 6494.
Thanks for watching 😁
I literally hate the part of the process but it’s so nice when it’s all done. I totally need to do this soon I put all my patterns on a bookshelf
Bookshelf really isn’t a bad idea at all! 🤔
Your collection is wonderful - some truly beautiful patterns!
If the binders in the box fit edge down/spine up, that makes it look streamlined & is easy to dust (instead of dust collecting within the pages)...so you’d just see the 4 or 5 spines.
Thanks for the tip!!!
My favorite is actually Mccalls 9170 just because I've been wanting a shirt dress with that style collar and not too full a skirt. Its nice but casual enough to be easy to wear
I’ve seen some ppl take the pattern pieces out of their original envelopes and put them in new envelopes marked with the pattern number, these are stored on a shelf in a certain order. They put the original envelopes into a binder like you did, just without all the bulk of the pattern pieces so it’s less bulky and easy to flip through to find the pattern you want
Now this is a great idea!
I’m am in love with your pattern collection but I’m just crazy about M3753.
I copy the front of all my patterns, then file the patterns in a file cabinet. I then take the copy and put it in a folder divided up by category. If I want a skirt pattern, then I go to that category and look at all the patterns I have of skirts. It also allows you to put that pattern in more than 1 category (such as dress and then also in jackets)
I hear you. I have so many patterns as well, and I have put them in shoe boxes that fit in filing cabinets, as there are four boxes per drawer. That way I can pull out a box and go through them. I love vintage pattersn. My fave that you have are coats...., caplets and swing coats. Advanced 6971 all the way....... Keep inspiring.
Going through them really is fin isn’t it. I’ve flipped through these binders so much already
You have incredible patterns 😍 patterns are life haha
Thank you! 😊
Hey Ms. Drew, thank you for sharing your patterns. You have some really stunning pieces, well done, you.
I'm coming to the end of my time searching for patterns on the ebay (I've bought about 50 - variety of different tops, skirts, dresses, bolero jackets, coats, underpinnings, PJ's, pants and accessories like gloves, hats and belts... I have enough/spent enough to last me for a good long while). I've somehow managed to find my size (or a size just under my actual measurements) in patterns from the 30's, 40's and 50's. I may store them by decade. I may store them by garment type. Haven't decided yet. I haven't settled on what I'll be storing them in - maybe in comic book storage boxes?
If you ever want to do repairs to your envelopes you should be able to find acid-free document tape at your local independent art store or framing shop. Regular tape will literally burn through the paper over time (the same with sticky notes). If you're looking for acid-free clear envelopes to store the fragile patterns in, the comic book sleeves are a decently priced alternative.
I'm going to be transferring my patterns to dot and cross paper whenever I do a make from a pattern. That way I can make all of my alterations and keep the originals intact. Because a) resale value is maintained if I ever (ha!) decide to part with any of them and b) these ladies aren't being produced any more (the prices for these patterns can only go up and I want to preserve them as best I can for future history).
Major is going to absolutely love that cape when she's ready for it...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I need to do this also. I have so many similar patterns, just trying to find the perfect fit and style, I guess. I love the vogue blouse pattern with the big Peter Pan collar, oh and I have the cute boho girls dress pattern, I think it was mccalls. I made that one and it turned out so cute
I really like this storage method
My local goodwill has loads of binders I can get for cheap so I think I will try this with my collection
Advance 6643 is my favorite
(I like the neckline of it )
Thanks for the video
I loved watching it!
thank you! and advance 6643 is a good one!
This is the video I have been waiting for! I loved seeing all your patterns. It's fun to see which patterns different people gravitate to. I have well over 150 Vintage patterns myself. I went all out and use the comic book sleeve method. I also made a Pinterest board for all my patterns that's broken down into sections; blouses, coordinates, dresses by decade, etc.. It's been very nifty to have so I can quickly scroll through and see what I have without rummaging.
I love the McCall's nightgown pattern and the McCall dress I think numbered 7583, they're just darling! 1940s McCall's patterns are my favorite.
Also I have a few of the same patterns! I have Simplicity 3745, 4949, & 4098. They definitely are good basic patterns that my wardrobe is in desperate need of haha.
I actually wanted comic book sleeves but my mind blanked when I was trying to search for them had no idea what to search under 😂😂😂
@@SewSewDrew haha well you can always still get them. I used to get them from a local comic book store but I bought them on Amazon last time. I also keep them in the Comic book storage boxes which look like they would fit nicely beside your TV. I have close to 150 spread comfortably between 3 boxes
Thanks! I’m going to try this because the binders, while good in theory they just do close well with the patterns in them so big and bulky.
@@SewSewDrew I had to try a couple different things before I stuck with the comic book sleeves. I write the brand and number of each pattern at the top of the sleeve for quick browsing. Good luck with your organizing 😁
Hi Drew, just found your channel. Such fun to "hang out" with you while you organize your patterns. Nice pattern collection! Thanks for sharing! Angela
Hi Angela!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I hope to hear more from you
♥️Drew
@@SewSewDrew You're very welcome!
I love Mccalls 3781 for the waist detail and Simolicity ?550 with the apron!
Enjoyed them all. Love watching you and Stephanie 💖 I like the first house coat & 4571, Simplicity 4856, 4089.
My favorite is McCall 5043
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You have a beautiful collection of sewing 🧵 patterns! I’m sewing up simplicity 3480 right now for the first time, in a lime print, it’s a super fast sew! Vogue 8399 is super cute!
Thank you so much and please let me know how it goes with simplicity 3480 I think those tops are cute and would love to make a few
@@SewSewDrew You’re welcome! I will tag you in the post once it’s finished! Can’t wait to see what you sew next!
I've struggled with keeping all my patterns organized. One thing I did was to get a pattern organizing app for my tablet called Pattern Buddy. Unfortunately the designer of the software has stopped supporting it and it no longer available for download. It was great, but now I have to come up with something else. There are some different apps available for organizing patterns, fabric, and supplies, but all of them are missing something that I think is necessary for organizing so I quickly uninstalled them. I finally settled on photographing the front and back of each pattern envelope and putting them into a Google Doc, so I have a folder of everything I have. I have a different file for each pattern company. I don't know exactly how many patterns I have, but I'm sure it's well over 200 between the Big 4 and several smaller independent pattern companies. Every once in a while I print out when I get more patterns I print out the file and put those pages into a notebook I have so I can look at what I have without having to go through my storage boxes. I have 2 boxes Butterick, 1 box for McCalls, 1 for Vogue, Simplicity, and the smaller envelopes of independent pattern companies. Then I use a Banker Box for the larger patterns. Oh, and I bought some large zip-top bags, 10" wide by 13" long, specifically for the PDF patterns I have bought. I had previously been using gallon size freezer zip-top bags for the patterns but will slowly be replacing them with the larger bags because I trace out all my patterns and so the envelop they came in ends being way to small. I'll have to make a video about how I store my patterns for my channel, that way I can explain everything. But that will have to wait until I finish rearranging my sewing area. I've run out of places to put things. LOL
Thanks for all this info!! I think I will try with the google doc!
It was nice to go through your collection with you. Shutoka J has a similar pattern organization system with binders . Simplicity 4856 for the dress (first choice) and Simplicity 4949 for the separates(second choice) were some of my favorite patterns.
Thanks for watching! Simplicity 4949 is a good choice 😀
Thank you for the show and tell.
Just in case my name gets drawn, I
think my *personal* favorite is the advance 6333
(But, with more ease in the lower bodice) These days I wear more loose and flowy clothes, with a hint of shape
I do like your sense of style, and would enjoy to see any on you that you want to share with us
It's absolutely not my decision to make, of course. But, I wanted to let you know that 4 or more ads got on this video (sometimes TH-cam sneaks ads into other creator's videos, so I mention it just in case)
In answer to your question about storage methods: instead of notebooks, maybe you could try "hanging" files? They fit in a filing cabinet, like the drawers you have some other patterns in(grey and white geometric design on the drawers). They are sort of shaped like manilla folders, but, they have little hooks that hook them onto either side of the drawer & you could put the protected patterns into them, and the whole thing into the closet, maybe. They do make one drawer sized filling cabinets, so, it could happen. You may even find some that fit those geometric drawers, for your other patterns.
I have vintage jewelry boxes boxes its over flowings
I have tried to organize 15 times it never works good luck❤
I am impressed with your organization! I've had to do the same with my patterns (mainly quilt and bag patterns) I like the PJ pattern McCall 6310. So many patterns!.... did you make indexes for the patterns?
I didn’t make indexes but I think I will go back and do that!
MimiG has a storage system similar to what you have started.
I will have to check it out! Someone suggested I only put the envelopes in the binders and then put the pieces in big envelopes in another place and that way the binders aren’t so big
@@SewSewDrew thats what MimiG does
This gives me the urge to organize my own patterns now. Unfortunately I don't really have a good spot/way to store them atm so I can't actually follow through on that yet, lol 😅
Also, I totally have the same issue with having multiple patterns that are VERY similar!! (there are a lot of similar corset, and skirt patterns in my stash)
I think the best thing that came out of organizing them was the inspiration! I got to see things I didn’t even know I had lol. Thanks for watching!
What do you do when you buy a pattern and it is missing a piece? Or if it is cut to the smallest size?
I’d it’s missing a small piece you can draft it yourself but if it’ . A major piece I’m not sure if you dot know how to draft or grade. Sorry I couldn’t help more.