Hi Everyone! This week we go a bit deeper into the topic of pattern storage and organization. As with fabric, this is also one of my biggest challenges! Whether you're looking to store traditional purchased patterns or pdf patterns - the challenges are the same. Are easily accessible? Are the pattern pieces easily found? Can you set aside a "project in progress" to jump back into it easily? Is there a master list of all the patterns you have so you don't accidentally purchase the same one twice? I'm pretty sure we all struggle with these same issues when it comes to organizing our sewing patterns.
This week in the SWC Bonuses section, you'll find a current master list of all the Liberty Jane brand pattern titles. It's saved as an Excel file so it's easily editable. It includes the pattern titles and SKU numbers sorted by doll type. You can use this to keep track of the LJ designs you have, track order numbers and purchase dates so they are easy to access on the larougetdelisle site.
If you would like to have a download of your purchase history (for the entire catalog). I'm happy to get that for you! We can access the data and export a list of the titles/order numbers as a csv file. You can then use this to track your purchases and identify the order number associated with a particular title, for easy access to download it again in the future. If this is of interest to you, please email me directly from your PF customer email address. my email is [email protected]
In the video posted below, I'll share with you several tips that address these concerns. My hope is that we all learn and grow together and pick up some serious organization skills so we can be more productive!
You can download the videos from this course in the Organizing For Productivity - collection page on Vimeo.
Link: https://larougetdelisle.com/user39282990/organizing-for-productivity
Password: Organize1707 (Case sensitive, no spaces) Please note - this password is different than this months discount code.
Coupon Code: This month's discount code can be used to redeem any Liberty Jane brand pattern valued at 5.99 or less. We do not have specific patterns that coordinate with this months topic, so feel free to use it for any LJ pattern you wish. The code must be redeemed during this month. It expires 7-31-2017. Limit one-time use per person. Enter the code in the discount box at checkout.
Discount Code: SWCORGANIZE17
Resources (same list for the whole month long topic):
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Week One task:
- Watch the video :) Then share your tips and suggestions for pattern storage with me and the group! If you have examples or pictures of your own pattern storage that you want to share - please do! If you have questions or need help, don't hesitate to ask.
- Post questions as comments under the Facebook Group Post
Next Tuesday - Week 4: We'll wrap up the topic with a look at notions storage.
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Carol
March 05, 2019
I have found that zip lock bags, the gallon size or larger, work well to store patterns that I print off of the website. If it’s a pattern that I’ve used several times and have specific material and trims that work perfectly for it, everything goes into the ziplock bag and I store these bags in a big tub. Next time someone wants me to make say a specific cheerleading outfit, I just pull out the ziplock and the material, patterns, trims, and any additional notes I may have from previous times making the outfit, are all in one place.