Tuesday, September 3, 2019

18" Doll Patterns Big 4 PDF Pattern Storage Works in Progress...



I have lots of patterns now - that's for sure...I have dress D, the wrap, from Simplicity 1484 cut out and the bodice is lined and ready for the skirt step. 


Such a cute pattern!! So many selections here in this pattern that I like. I also love view B, but I have a couple of other patterns cut out and ready to go as well, including an Island Dress from the little Too Cute Doll Designs magazine. Another one cut out is the Flutter Sleeve Dress from HappyBannky.  And then another Simplicity, 1136 with the cutest yoke!  


That is what's cut out presently, but I have purchased probably way too many patterns from Etsy so I have my work cut out for me.....hahahha.....if only!  Meanwhile, storage of PDF patterns - someone was interested in this so I took a picture of my stored patterns - a few. I print the picture and the directions and so on two pages to a page, and then the patterns themselves at 100%. Saves paper. But you have to make sure you can read the directions at that size. Sometimes I also print out the full page if the directions have a summary sheet.  I would rather not sew with my tablet beside me peering at the tablet screen. It goes dark a lot, and paper seems better for this purpose.  Then my patterns are stored in 7x10 zippy plastic bags I sourced on AMAZON.  And then I toss 'em into a large ArtBin SuperSatchel.



6 comments:

glorm said...

Those are so darling. Continue to have fun.

catspec said...

Thanks Glorm!! Are you sewing Barbie again yet? ;) You made such nice things!

glorm said...

Thank you. No, I'm working on clothes for me as I'm desperate for them.

catspec said...

Will be watching your blog for the clothes projects!:)

Ann said...

I have Simplicity 1484 and haven't sewn it. Hopefully this winter as other people I know love this pattern. I pick up Simplicity patterns off Etsy also. We can't buy them here in Canada.

catspec said...

Ann, thanks for commenting!! Yes, these patterns are cute. And I am still working on 1484! Today I got three Butterick See & Sew doll patterns that I hope to try out too!