But, I need more.
Tell me again at what point does this become a problem? Should someone be giving me an intervention? In another attempt to avoid actually creating and using a pattern, I thought this weekend would be a good time to clean out the pattern drawer which is really more like a larger Rubbermaid travel trunk.
Here’s the breakdown
- 46 Dress patterns
- 26 skirt patterns
- 19 Jacket patterns*
- 9 Pant/short patterns
- 8 Bag/tote patterns*
- 8 Knit/stretch patterns
- 7 Lifestyle/Wardrobe patterns*
- 7 Blouse patterns*
- 7 Costume patterns*
- 6 Home decor*
- 4 Apron *
- 2 Children*
- 2 Hat*
- 2 Fitting*
- 1 Uni-tard*
* at the most one pattern has been used. In most cases I haven’t used any. (Uni-tard)
I have no idea why I could possibly want a uni-tard let alone make one.
This list does not take in to account my vintage stash.
Look at that! I clearly need more blouse and pant patterns, I’m not even in the double digits.
Fess up. What’s your drawer look like.
Doesn’t look so bad now.
I’m sure I was going to make the ‘C’ version
That is dedication. But, I think it would help in keeping purchasing patterns down. Maybe.
Maybe… I am still able to convince myslef that I need this pattern…;-)
Yes, I recently gave away a lot of my old patterns. It felt good. I kept some. I like the swap we had at the sewing night. Those are always excellent where you can get new and get rid of what you don’t want. I am thinking if I were a pattern collector I would definitely have a catalog system on a database. This is what i am always saying, ‘there’s an app in there somewhere’. LOL.
Guaranteed any pattern you get rid of will be the exact one you want a few months down the line! As to hoarding erm…I mean collecting- a few jumbo size plastic boxes on wheels house mine. They are vaguely sorted according to type and I rummage through every so often to remind myself what is there. My family are still wondering if I was joking when I said that I would like the ashes mingled with mine when the time comes.
I think we all can relate to this always looking for something ‘new’ thing – especially when it comes to patterns! My stash of paper patterns is rather small, but you should see my “BurdaStyle Sewing Patterns” folder on my computer *blush*. But I have nothing even close to the awesomeness of that hooded unitard! You MUST keep it and make it!!! I swear, that would get you on “Freshly Pressed” instantly!!! Love your blog, BTW
Now, if I would get on Freshly Pressed by making AND wearing the Gold Lame hooded uni-tard well then it’s a keeper. But, a cape would be in order too.
Oh my, is that a HOODED unitard?!!! Maybe you should whip one up in gold lame for around the house.
Oh Gawd. Gold lame, that’s it. Maybe I will keep it now.
Yeah – ’cause purple velour would make you look like a tellatubby.
And gold will make me look like 3-C-PO.
HA!
Passionate collector!, take a pic on your phone of your patterns that way you avoid duplication when you are out shopping. Though I don’t suspect you’ll buy two unitards!:D
I know someone whose pattern collection takes up a large office cabinet. Don’t worry — yet.
Yes, I’m feeling less bad the more comments come in. Hmmmm
Every pattern represents a wish…or a plan!
Yes, they do. They’re little packages of inspiration. Plus, on sale a 1.99 what’s the big deal?
I used to “pleasure read” them…(like I do cookbooks!)–besides you can learn a lot just from the pattern!
I stopped counting my patterns after 300. Now that I am retired I will finally get to start making all of these wonderful clothes and accessories.
You’ve surpassed me. What I would do with time on my hands, congrats on getting time to sew!
Oh my friend … you are a passionate collector and a young one at that. I think my “collection” is bursting a bit. I am a bit nervous about counting them.
I do think the uni-tard should be next on the “to do” sewing list with a fashion show at the the next DSC.
@disparatedisiplines: can you expand on your “electronic inventory”? Do you use excel? Evernote? Springboard? Pattern Pal? I am most curious.
Before I did this, I thought I was low on dress patterns which is clearly not the case. Plus, I found lots of duplicates. It do you good to take a look. And, no. No fashion show of the uni-tard.
I have mine in a plastic DVD storage box. It’s very long & holds my 100+ patterns, but I’ll need to branch out soon! It’s the perfect width for smaller patterns because I can line them up on their sides. Everything is sorted in categories similar to the ones you have listed, with folded bits of paper sticking up that list the categories. I also have my inventory listed electronically, but that’s another story. I can be a bit obsessive sometimes…
Wow, listed electronically. That would be helpful in not buying duplicates. I now have my in better order, but have not found 1 container to keep them all in. I’ll have to ck out the DVD storage. Might be perfect.
Jane wanted to know how you do your electronic cataloging of patterns. Can you give us a peek into your organization?
Sure. I use Bento, an application for Macs, although I’ve got mine on a iPad. Not sure what the computer version is like. It’s also a little older version so a tutorial might not end up working well. But I really love it. I can customize & add as many fields as my heart desires as well as cross reference my patterns with my projects (which are cross referenced with my fabrics & notions). I’m a bit insane. But it’s really wonderful for knowing exactly what I have, what I’ve spent, how often I’ve used something & I can keep track of all my project ideas before I forget about them.