Mar 10 2009
Organizing the Patterns
If you read this post (about my Etsy shop) you would know that I am trying to expand my sewing to beyond just a hobby. The past few months I have learned so much about sewing and I have started making simple patterns for myself, but now I am struggling with what to do with them all.This is what I have come up with. It is still very much a work in progress, but right now it is working for me.
So this is my pattern binder - tossed on top of some of my fun new fabrics and projects of course…space is limited…In the front pocket are some letter print outs that I will probably use for appliques and the like as the need arises, I am not cutting them out until I need them.
In the first page protector are a couple bib patterns. There are two different sizes - baby and toddler. I made these from paper grocery bags. I found the paper may be a little stiff, but it can take the repeated abuse and holds up great. Also the cost is perfect and once they get too beat on I can just add them to the recycle bin.
If you flip through the book you will find more page protectors containing other patterns I have collected recently. I also have some directions put in the binder with the patterns, these have been printed out, I punched holes in them, and put right into the binder - no sheet protector needed. I do need to get more page protectors, and I am thinking that I will eventually split the patterns/directions up based on grouping (clothes, toys, accessories, etc). But for now this is what works for me - especially in my tiny little sewing space.
