I hit upon a solution that should work for me for at least the rest of this year, and I've told myself that, unless I sew a *lot* more BWOF patterns this year than I did last year (um, that would be 1 pattern sewn last year...but it gets lots of compliments...), I can't reup for year three. So this might be sufficient for a while.
Anyway, My Sweet Baboo has been bringing home some boxes for miscellaneous storage; I believe they're the boxes for the copier/printer paper they use at work. Turns out those boxes are just right for filing BWOF magazines. (I'm not going to worry about a lid; if I put a lid on it, I'll forget about them...).I pulled all the pattern inserts from the magazines, put the patterns (and the rare tracing of patterns) in Zip-Lok bags, one for each issue, labeled the bag w/the issue date, and filed the bags in order behind the magazines.
Unless I become a lifelong subscriber, this should work!
How do other folks handle this?
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI do something similar. I put the pattern inserst in a manila envelope labeled with the magazine information. I started copying the 2 page layout of the designs in the magazine and putting them in a binder so I could easily peruse them when looking for a pattern, but I am behind in that and need to get my system current. Those compter paper boxes are great for storing stuff. I use one for all my cross stitch leaflets (another hobby that demands my attention!) HTH...Mary
Great idea! Thanks! I just signed up for my first subscription to BWOF, and I am going to try to be organized from the start! (Ha ha - we'll see how well that goes...)
ReplyDeleteOh, Mary, I like the idea of copying the 'in this issue' pages...and maybe the tech drawings, too. Hm, something else to put on the schedule. ;)
ReplyDeleteI need to do what the others do with the "At A Glance" pages and photocopy them. The magazines are on a shelf with the other pattern magazines, but I put the traced patterns in ziplock bags and whatever piece is facing out I try to note what the pattern is, such as "pajamas" or whatever color/fabric I made it in to remember. I always label each pattern piece, but when it says, "BWOF 11/08 #116", I still have no idea what is without the extra labelling. Given that I rarely make the same pattern twice, it isn't a big deal, but when I do, I need to know what the patterns are!
ReplyDeleteI actually use those copy paper boxes to store all my patterns. I have marked sections for jackets, skirts, tops and blouses, wardrobe patterns, etc. I also use copy paper boxes to store my fabric stash. I have covered all the boxes with a pretty rose-patterned gift wrap paper. Each box contains the same type of material. For example, I have a box for lining material (okay I actually have two boxes full of lining material but a friend at work gave me what is literally a lifetime supply of black lining material and that all went in its own box). I have another box for blouse material, two boxes for suiting material, a box for knits, etc. Each box has a little label on it so I know the contents. I get these copy paper boxes for free at work, and can have as many as I want. They make great storage for so many things, and if they are covered with decorative paper they can be stored out in the open and still look nice.
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ReplyDeleteI do similar to Sewfast and put pattern tracings in A4 size manilla envelopes (less creases). I then put the date/page no etc on the top right corner and draw a quick picture of the garment on the envelope (just reeeeeaaaly basic ). If I was more organised I would make a file like the others for the at a glance, but for me part of the fun is going back through all my back issues to look for something- I usually end up seeing lots of other projects I want to do at the same time! I was storing my BWOF in plastic tubs (at $18+ a pop here in OZ I dont want to risk any bugs/dust from my old house), however at the moment we are renting in a new place and I have several shelves in the spare room to stack them - though they seem much less organised now!
I sew pockets than can hold the magazine, the pattern sheets and the traced patterns. Lori has a picture of it on the Sew Forth Now blog: http://sewforthnow.blogspot.com/2009/01/magazine-holder-photos.html
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