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Permalink Reply by Jean M. 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Permalink Reply by Margaret "Marty" Cobb on June 11, 2009 at 2:50pm

I use gallon size ziplock type bags. Works great & I store patterns in those plastic bins with 3 large drawers. Holds quite a bit of patterns & is easy to get to the right one.

Permalink Reply by Kathleen on June 25, 2009 at 12:10pm

I have known people to use skirt hangers for this.

If you use these patterns over and over, you might want to adhere each piece to the plastic side of freezer paper for stability. Since you use a warm iron to do this, be careful, you can mess up your iron/board doing this. To prevent this from happening I would put a layer of tissue paper over my already used pattern when pressing, then cut away on "Cutting line" when done, and the tissue will fall away. This can successfully be done without the tissue if the pattern is "never been cut" new.