There have been many tips on how to store patterns but recently I realised that if I scan the photo from the front of the actual pattern and stick it on the envelope I have an excellent way of knowing which pattern is stored.
The enveopes I use are 12 x 16 inches and are big enough for the actual pattern and the one I have traced off.
annsew65 said... Regine, While you're at it, print out another copy and start yourself a "pattern book" to look at. Get some dividers and set up in sections - jackets, skirts, pants, active wear, etc., etc. Beats looking through the patterns themselves. 3/21/06 2:41 AM
luckypenny said... Great Idea and I like the idea of the second copy and making a pattern book (or just adding it to my binder of notes). I would even add a swatch of fabric from the finished item for reference. 3/21/06 12:30 PM
regine said... thanks for your comments. My only problem is that a lot of my patterns come from La Mia Boutique magazines which I borrowed and at that time did not scan the photos. Well, I know from now on. 3/21/06 1:48 PM
Ronda Rae said... I keep a binder for all of my machine embroidery designs, too! It's great laying in bed at night while hubby is watching sports, I can plan my next project! 3/25/06 7:16 PM
regine said... Thanks, I will start my own pattern book now. Have only recently purchased my scanner and am still experimenting. 3/26/06 1:51 AM
Regine, While you're at it, print out another copy and start yourself a "pattern book" to look at. Get some dividers and set up in sections - jackets, skirts, pants, active wear, etc., etc. Beats looking through the patterns themselves.
3/21/06 2:41 AM
Great Idea and I like the idea of the second copy and making a pattern book (or just adding it to my binder of notes). I would even add a swatch of fabric from the finished item for reference.
3/21/06 12:30 PM
thanks for your comments. My only problem is that a lot of my patterns come from La Mia Boutique magazines which I borrowed and at that time did not scan the photos. Well, I know from now on.
3/21/06 1:48 PM
I keep a binder for all of my machine embroidery designs, too! It's great laying in bed at night while hubby is watching sports, I can plan my next project!
3/25/06 7:16 PM
Thanks, I will start my own pattern book now. Have only recently purchased my scanner and am still experimenting.
3/26/06 1:51 AM