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Permalink Reply by Jean Mateychuk on May 2, 2008 at 4:13pm

I use ziplock bags. Place the envelope in the bag also. Or, when I use to get lots of mail in manilla env. I would open the pattern env. and tape it to the manilla env., then place everything in there. I also traced all multy sized patterns instead of cutting them.
Jean

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Permalink Reply by Ausetkmt on May 4, 2008 at 3:48am

My Godmother who taught me most of what I know about sewing taught me early;
always, always - Press them on the ironing board when you are folding them to store them.

that preserves the life of the pattern, and helps it to slide back into the envelope easily.
I then also press the envelope lightly without steam - so as not to damage the envelope.

I always fold the pattern pieces neatly, then press them quickly with a shot of steam.
they are as crisp as new when used the next time.

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Permalink Reply by Irene on June 16, 2008 at 4:28pm

I use 8x10 clasp envelopes, placing pattern maker & number: i.e.
V 1234 (V is vogue) on the upper right corner placing all pieces inside the envelope. Any changes, corrections, fit issues, etc. I write on the outside..like "wow, great fit", or pants run tight, add 1" seam allowance.." I then take the original pattern envelope with the picture and place it in a plastic sheet protector and store them in a 3 ring binder separated by "tops, pants, etc.". I create my own pattern book to look at, and the patterns can be stored and boxes labled or placed in file drawers.

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Permalink Reply by Brenda Bernard on September 4, 2008 at 3:28pm

Depending on your available storage space, you could buy some large manilla envelopes (9x 12-inches, approx.). This size is easier to get in and out of. Put original patten envelope with instructions and pattern pieces inside it. Label it "Pattern brand-type-formal or informal- size".
Example: Vogue/ Dress-cocktail-size14-18 or Dress-cocktail-Vogue size 14-18.
You can the fit them in a file cabinet or storage bin or drawer. All dress , slacks Jackets, pajamas, children's patterns together for easy reference.

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Permalink Reply by LouRay on October 14, 2008 at 9:11pm

after i cut my patterns i put mine in ziplock sandwitch bag
it workd good

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Permalink Reply by Arub on October 20, 2008 at 9:00am

Hi Liliy,

I would press each piece carefully, then refold them. It makes it a lot easier to manage and it should fit back into the envelope nicely. Hope this helps. I also put them in Zip lock sandwhich bags but I do not seal them without pressing th air out of the bag first.

Happy sewing

Arub

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Permalink Reply by robert burns on December 9, 2008 at 10:59pm

Lily,I have at times ironed the pattern with freezer paper(really makes it permanent) then attached them to the skirt or pants holders that have the squeeze tabs and then hang them on a hook on the wall of my closet. Robert Burns

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Permalink Reply by Molly Wilson on May 25, 2009 at 1:09am

I don't mean to jump in the middle of your conversation. But I use the freezer paper on mine just on the one side only. I also go ahead and make as many sizes of the pattern that I can. I keep the pattern envelope and original pattern plus extra sizes all in a one gallon size ziploc bag. I use a cardboard box with folder dividers and use the tabs on the dividers to labels my sections. Shirts, shorts, blouses, slacks, and so forth. When I had my own sewing business I did not want to spend valuable time looking through to find the one I wanted.

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Permalink Reply by Molly Wilson on May 25, 2009 at 3:59pm

Well this is how I do it but I'm sure others have different ways to share. I trace the largest size onto freezer paper, don't iron this one, Then I trim the pattern to the next size and again trace it. Then trim pattern again. So actually I wind up with the different sizes out of freezer paper with all my notes and the marking on them. When you get to the last size that is when I iron it to the freezer paper, it just supports the fragile tissue paper. I also write the pattern number on the paper sizes I made. This may sound hard but it isn't trust me, and it is a lot cheaper than buying this pattern an all sizes needed. Wax paper will iron also but I feel it is just to flimsy, but again this is yours so go with what you want. I also made my patterns as soon as I bought the original pattern. Then when a clustomer wanted it in a special size I had it ready to work with. Some of my customers would order a blouse in a smaller size as a gift when they wore a larger size, having all the sizes really saved a lot of headaches and time. I hope I haven't confused you. Ask anything else.

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Permalink Reply by Athena's Grove on May 29, 2009 at 11:18pm

When I was in my early twenties, I had illusions of fame, and had a portfolio for art and headshots. You can get them fairy inexpensively at art stores. This holds my patterns beautifully. And, since it zips up, it keeps them from sliding around. You can put them inside 9X12 mailing envelopes to keep each individual pattern separate from the rest.

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Permalink Reply by Alanapr on May 30, 2009 at 3:17am

I use page protectors. Then I can put them in a 2" or 3" binder. That way, I also know that I have used those patterns (as opposed to all those as-yet-unused patterns I have stored in my file drawer.

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Permalink Reply by Tina Sutherland on June 9, 2009 at 7:30pm

Consider spending a little at a Comic Book shop. They sell clear covers that are acid free and are thick enough to really protect your patterns. There are different sizes available. I buy the "Golden Age" size to fit most patterns (note; McCalls are generally wider than other companies), and "Magazine" size for larger patterns. Some have adhesive strips, but a little tape makes a custom fit. Also they have acid free cardboard storage boxes that fit patterns very well. I use Comic "long boxes" for storing the regular patterns and "magazine" size for larger Vogues, ect.
Expect to pay about $10.00 for 100 covers and $6-7.00 for the boxes. Cheap considering the price of those patterns!
Since I live in an RV and have to take my pattern store with me everywhere I can assure you these will protect well.
Tina
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