I have a few at the moment, but my big 4 patterns fit in a shoebox and my Reconstructing History patterns fit in a Priority mailing box. I'm not quite at this level yet!
My method for cataloging them is to either copy/print the front of the pattern or take the envelope and put it into a clear plastic binder sleeve. I collect all of these in a binder, that lets me flip through it, like you would a pattern book in the store. I then put the patterns in an envelope, write the company and number on it, and store it in those vertical paper holders from ikea on a book shelf in alphabetical->numerical order. It feels really like how fabric stores do it, and it's really easy to find the stuff. Digital patterns, I'll just print out a picture or some representation and store it the same way in the binder, but leave the pdf on my computer until I'm ready for it. One binder holds all the references to my patterns at the moment. That's really convenient.
That sounds awesome! I need mine in my phone so I know I have whatever pattern it is wherever I am. A binder is cool, but it costs money and takes up space and it’s not everywhere I am!
I do something similar. I have different binders for kids, men and women with a photo copy of the front. The patterns are then filed numerically in a filing cabinet. It works for me which is what matters
I made a tiny doll dress for my mom, I hand sewed it and that's the sum total is things I have sewn. I watched the whole last season I'd Lucifer and joined at least three Facebook sewing groups. Still just trying to stay positive.
I have a mini steamer trunk that I keep all my patterns in. For me, I have to organize by the year of the pattern. So they go from Tudor period to 1950’s. (Because I like all the pretty dresses) But I find that the majority of my patterns are 1860’s-1890’s, because bustles my friends. I found that my brain can’t function to find patterns any other way than this. Also I must agree with you on laughing moon and truly Victorian, the Dore corset is amazeballs and goes together so well. (Same with their Victorian undergarments) I also like the original victorian patterns from Peterson’s Magazine, The Deliniator, Godey’s, etc.. I find that making those by just inserting my measurements is sometimes easier than using other patterns. Because I am 6’1” tall and let’s face it no pattern company makes anything for us tall girls. Especially when you are also pear shaped with big boobs. Nothing fits right out the gate and can lead to mock up hell. So I have printed out tons of those and played around until I got the repro-ing just right. Any who I have rambled enough, have a super great day! 💜
You always choose the best music! I’m so glad there’s someone else who would take the time to change the bags right side up. Much love, and have a beautiful week.
I've been lurking and watching for a little while, but I had to comment on the fluffy night gown. I actually bought that pattern when it came out, and have made it. Favorite nightgown ever. One comment on the pattern though. They seem to have forgotten to shorten the length of the body pieces to account for the hem ruffles. So check your pattern length before cutting. I'm 5'8" and the nightgown and robe were floor length on me before I added any ruffles! My other advice is to check the waist trim placement on the robe, and adjust it to wherever is going to work best for your bust size. There isn't a separate waist seam, so it's fairly easy to put that eyelet higher or lower as needed to get the "waistline" in the right spot. It was a while ago, but I think I got the whole project done in a weekend. Hmmm.... maybe I should make that again.
Thanks for sharing your pattern collection and thanks for bringing your super chill pragmatic approach to choosing patterns. I really appreciate that you talk about finding what works for you and that this will be different for everyone. I had to laugh when you took the time to turn all the plastic sleeves closure side up I was so there with you lol. Hope you have a really beautiful weekend and week to follow.
My patterns fit in a shoe box. I have massive pattern envy. - Listening to UA-cam videos while I craft and coffee house jazz while I write - Reading Wyrd Sisters (Discworld) on the Kindle and Child of God (Cormac McCarthy) in my ears - Trying to convince myself to try the blouse pattern sitting next to me and staring at me with its pattern eyes - Making a cotton shawl, even though it's getting cold
I love the extra mile you took for the thumbnail photo. You look like the queen of patterns or maybe this is the pose of you in a happy little day dream. Whimsically lying on a cloud of patterns, happily contemplating your next sewing adventure 🤔 Your ponytail game is on point btw!! Marilyn and Ariana would be proud!! Also your husband is such a doll to let you take over your family space and to guard from cats too?!! My my he is a keeper!! Also I LOVE organizing, so this video was super lovely!! Happy sewing adventures 💖
Oh man! What a glorious collection! I'm just a thrifter, estate saler and I pay 25 cents to 50 cents for mainly vintage patterns even though I am heavily into basic blocks for sewing. I just discovered zero waste patterning and it has rocked my world. I feel like I have too many patterns, but I can't really stop. I just found a 1940's pattern and it was 50 cents, but man California heat is hard on pattern covers!
I think that I actually got palpitations at how many beautiful patterns that you have, Noelle! I really enjoyed going through your pattern list, and I can't thank you enough for writing all this down and sharing it! I don't have many patterns, and I love seeing what other people have because it gives me ideas of what I would like to purchase in the future.
"I am Godzilla" - I laughed so hard I almost spilled my tea! Finding the exact storage boxes you want is such a pain (so when you find them, get like, 20). Collage move in season and holiday season are the best time to find storage/organization things. Thanks for sharing your collection!
Why didn't I get notified of this!!! Ugggh youtube! Edit 1: patter list works for me lol. I cant imagine how long that would take to show ever pattern lol Edit 2: you could add a photo of the item made from pattern in each sleeve to help remind you of how you liked the pattern
You have an extraordinary pattern collection, and time/type is clearly the best way to organize them. This was cool to watch. Edited to add that I'm still in the 'write it on a piece of paper' place of labeling, but I too cover with packing tape LOL
I also triple label boxes! I have moved so often in my life and I was tired of the moment of carrying a box or looking at a box and not seeing the label. I really enjoyed watching your timelapse sort as I put laundry away. Being productive together felt quite comforting. Also, honorable recognition for your husband guarding your patterns from all of the cats. I hope he gets his Xbox soon so he can be duly rewarded. ;)
Currently listening to a lot of philosophy and film critics videos. I finished my hand sewn medieval smock!!! It is wonderful and I want to live in it forever
I think the 1918 styles of dresses with light, straight layered skirts will suit my stout 5'0" figure nicely. So now I just have find patterns and what would have worn underneath. I'm well trained from watching so many of you! ❤
I love organizing. It's one of my favorite parts of paper crafting and sewing. I put a label on the underside/bottom of my containers so if it goes on a shelf over my head I can just pull it forward a little to see what's in the container.
Oh my goodness that is the mother load of patterns! Very nice collection. The bins are a great idea and I will be getting a couple for my yarn. Thank you for sharing!
The joys of organizing - absolute "YAY!" for packing tape over labels (whether printed or hand-written). I'm so envious of the amount of patterns you have, but at least you have them and use them. What am I doing now - well, I'm on the 4th day of modifying a spur-of-the-moment housecoat/banyan/long-bedjacket made from a 1970's floral king-sized bed sheet. I just got the bug on Tuesday and totally winged it. I measured (badly, if I'm honest), cut, sewed, then ripped, re-fit/pieced, re-sewed (repeat the last 3 steps 4 times for too tight underarms, added full-length "shawl" collar, belt and forgotten pockets) - I'm now on the (hopefully last 2 fixing stages - fitting/hand-sewing in a patch for the neckline (cutting straight up the centre front and then adding a collar just doesn't look right, so I modified it according to Burnley and Trowbridge's bedjacket vlog #2) and then patching and sewing the collar then hand sewing the other half of the collar down the inside. It all sounds complicated, but it's not.
Yes, packing tape or the kind of adhesive-backed plastic library books are often covered with is absolutely necessary to hold those labels fixed to the box. I use a different model of Dymo label maker at work, and those labels don’t stick very well to most surfaces, so I always cover them with plastic. The only surface I can think of that they stick (almost too) well to is the painted metal shelves.
@@ragnkja I found they stick to paper quite well, too. We used them to make labels for backstock storage when I worked at Victoria's Secret and we used a label maker to label paper labels that went into the pockets on the bins and flats.
I do not have this issue at all, I have like less than 10 patterns (it's probably more like 5 but just in case I have forgotten some I'm going with 10), but this is handy with a run down on brands etc. Today I made a card (one whole card, go me LOL) for World Cardmaking Day, and flicking through some more embroidery designs on Antique Pattern Library to see if I can find something to stitch on some pockets I want to make for my hobbit skirts
It’s weird to say but I have pattern envy. Mostly because all your patterns are for you and you make them for yourself. I mostly make things for others and have a list of things I would like to make for myself that I never get to. Right now I’m watching acorn tv a bunch of someone’s got me started on it. I’m also trying to finish a knitting project for my grandson he’s going to be 7 next week! Time sure flys
That fast forward pattern sorting at the beginning was giving me such "blackjack dealer in Vegas" vibes... One for you? Hit? Stay? One for you... LOL. I loved seeing all your patterns and how you organized them. Walmart sells these great Sterilite brand boxes that are approx. 15x9x10 in. They work great for those who have primarily have Big-Four pattern envelopes. But I can't find a link to them on line--they always do seem to have them in store, though.
Thank you so much this video was very helpful. I only really knew abut Truly Victorian and Black Snail Patterns so now I have a lot of new places to search for cool stuff. Also I kept swooning over the Hogwarts Express overskirt in the background, the more I see it the more I love how it looks! I don't know if anybody has said it before but IKEA has some great storage boxes, I use them for all my old school books and my fabric stash is right now flowing out of one ikea box so I have to get a bigger one. What I like about them: The top is flat and they fit perfectly under my bed. They come in different sizes (I usualy use A4) and because the top is flat you can stack them on top of each other (and if empty you can take of the lid and put them into each other). What I dislike: The sides are a little tilted in, so books and other stuff that are slightly over A4 can't go to the very bottom because that is the smallest part so you have to figure out an order for the stuff you want to put in. I also have to admit I underestimated the number of your patterns and was a little overwhelmed about your thumbnail. I only started sewing this year and I was bothered about my patterns being everywhere in the room so I started organizing them in a binder. Seeing your collection I'm pretty sure the space in the binder will not last long. I would love to have a huge collection but alas space is very limited so I'll have to make wise decisions... or as wise as I'm able to ;). Wish you and all the people in the comment section a lovely weekend! Edit: Also thank you so much for all the work with the pattern list, it is very helpful!
That was definitely my kind of thing, I do like every thing where I can find it and in envelopes and boxes and shelves, my workroom is more like a shop. Jason from England 🤓
Thanks for the pattern tour! As a fellow plus size human, I really needed some pointers for pattern companies other than laughing Moon and TV. Much appreciated ❤️😊👏🏻
I love those magazine containers and am glad you use them for this because I was thinking about getting some more of them, when can find, for pattern use. Nice to see someone else cleaning, organizing and culling. I need to do the same!
OOOOh, thank you so much for your pattern list! 🤗💝 Already the fist pattern you are showing in the video is gold for me!!! One day i will recreate the outfit of "the chocolate girl", painted in 1745.. 😊
Hello Friend!!! That’s a lot of patterns!!! The list works!!! I’m afraid you don’t have enough bins. I love my label maker. I’ve only had it a couple of months. I love Laughing moon patterns too. The instructions are fantastic. I love the way you’re organizing. Yes storage bins a plenty this time of year. Lowe’s and home depot have them year round. Have a good week. See you next time!!!
I've had much the same luck you do with Truly Victorian patterns and their sizing, though I always have to shorten the skirts a ton. However, I have a friend who is the same size I am that has to use the pattern adjustments to accommodate her narrow shoulders and back while her front is a straight standard cut size. I also love that Victorian Laughing Moon corset, the hip spring/waist/ bust ratio is just right for my body shape without pinching or gaping anywhere and I can cut it in a standard size and only do minor tweaks for it to fit perfectly.
Hurrey... I am so happy: you said you are a „Godzilla rampaging“ in the sawing room? My room also looks most of the time just like that! But finally I am not alone in this! I attach a little piece of the fabric I used the pattern for on the pattern, so I remember better. Well done vlog! Greetings from Lake Zurich in CH!
Thanks for all your hard work sorting patterns and showing us your favorite pattern purveyors! You gave me some great ideas for where to shop (online) for historical and costume patterns. :)
So saisfying to watch the time lapses of piles of patters go into other piles of patterns. I am mending and altering things right now, until I can decide what to sew next.
I definitely dropped a bunch on money on stays and corset patterns from red threaded because of you....Do I blame you for my depleted bank account or my lack of self control? I’m going with my lack of self control 😂😂. I have SOOOOOOO many big four patterns because I worked at a fabric store and would get them for cheap when I first started sewing. Now I’m getting more from Indie sellers.
This whilst attempting to sleep this morning at around 4am... I did successfully fall asleep, so now I’m watching to actually see what you were talking about, we were arguing about what to put in the bins or which bins were which 😂
I keep my patterns in a beautiful old credenza a neighbor of mine gave me. I have often thought about how the world is in need of proper pattern cabinets. My mother gave me a slew of her old patterns, and that out did my credenza. I sort by tops, bottoms, etc. but within that, I also arrange them according to yardage. 11 yarders in the front, 1 yarders in the back, the view with the most yardage determines where in the stack they land. This was oddly satisfying to watch. Stay well!
It really is, it has three big deep drawers and two side cupboards. It stores a load of stuff and looks so tidy! Now if I could just get everything else picked up.
I use manila envelopes to keep my patterns and then I write notes all over the front about sizing and changes I've made, also if it's self drafted or from a historical reference I cite the source on the envelope (like the nerd that I am). I also like to slide a piece of cardboard or laminated paper with a label between categories, like you would with files or recipes, so I can tell were a section starts.
Fun! I store my patterns in file cabinets sorted by era. I'm currently making Fig Leaf Patterns 223 Spencer with Drawstring Front and Fitted Back. You kept me company while I was felling the back seams. :-)
Thank you for sharing your Pattern List & Organization of your patterns!! I am planning the setup of my Workroom. The patterns will be kept in the drawers of a dresser organized by Era, and using some of your tips. Much Aloha!
I thought my husband and I had a lot of patterns at about 30, hehe. I have yet to use many of them, but I can dream. I'm just getting into using patterns, so we have been slowly finding and compiling patterns we like for our cosplay and other needs. 😄❤
I got a phone call from Amazon Drygoods about the LaMode Bagatelle pattern. She asked if I was taking a class because she got about 10 orders for that pattern over the weekend and only had one on hand. I told her you recommended it and we listen to Noelle.
Nicely organized! I loved the pic you posted yesterday on IG!!! I try to be organized, but usually fail epically ;) Every time you call us kids in a video, it makes me giggle. It's cute, though you're only 2 years older than me. Working on test knitting a cowl and started a vintage/retro dress that got interrupted by the knit. I was going to sew it to wear for Thanksgiving which is somewhat up in the air right now but getting close!
This is such great information for a newbie like myself. I made literally my first garment (a super cute skirt with a spooky Tarot print fabric), just finished yesterday, and I have been so inspired by all the videos from this community. I am so glad I found you all and I hope it's okay to call you all my friends now. :)
I am so excited about this! That Instagram pattern was epic. I am really looking for a better pattern organization for myself living in a tiny house. It's a struggle I think no matter how large or small your space is. I bet Staples would have some that are like document storage boxes that would work too. I know Ikea has some cardboard boxes that work great for magazine storage that would work if you don't have a moisture issue. A great way to vent pattern bags is to use a hole punch.
Staples has some great document storage boxes that are reasonably priced. We use them at work for overflow. I keep meaning to pick up one for my own pattern storage.
we built a shelving unit for the patterns we have and use clear bins for the mock ups. I just got a couple of books: Fashion in costume 1200 - 1980 in a local 2nd hand bookstore. Also bought Fashion the whole story on Amazon marketplace after shipping it cost just under $10. the last one is really fun starts about 500 and goes up to almost present day.
What am I doing? Well I've got the organizing bug happening here too. But I have 3 rooms to organize, a Bead studio (which also doubles as my day job office), the sewing studio which is the smallest room in the house, and a guest room which has all my fabrics and patterns strewn all over the guest bed, floor, desk, dresser. Thanks for the kick in the butt to get myself motivated. What am I listening too? Just finished (audible) Biography of George Lucas. Loved it. Now starting on a Ken Follet's Evening and Morning, set in 997ce, this one is 24 hours long. I love long historical books especially Ken Follet, he researches every detail. Also like James Michener for the same reason, loved his Alaska book.
Lol trying to watch while my son keeps interrupting every other minute (last week of remote learning before he’s back to school) and I’m just amazed at the number of patterns. I’m more the person who traces the pattern and then folds it back up and returns the uncut original into its sleeve. And that way I keep all the different sizes and can manipulate the copy as much as I like. (It’s been years since I’ve used a pattern as it came). Most of my store brought patterns are in a small tub in order by company and number. And I have a file in the cloud with a list of patterns I want that I strike thru the ones I already have so I don’t accidentally reorder the same pattern. 😉 it’s also organised by brand and number. The struggle is real, I want him just to concentrate so I can have a tiny bit of peace and I’m still not fully awake 😅😅😅
When I was looking at Simplicity patterns on their website, a lot of their Historical patterns can be specially printed for you! They're expensive as heck but I admit I was tempted to get that nightgown as well just because.
In the UK the one store I've found for very good clip-on plastic box storage solutions in the NORTHERN UK is Staples. They carry almost the full line of "Really Useful" clip-lid boxes, but they aren't cheap (but they're worth it in my experience and Staples does have regular sales.) but if you're looking for cheaper solutions, there's WIlko's and Pound-Stretcher (especially if they're combined with the Pet Hut - they then get bigger stores, so more room for storage containers).
You just said do-do , I snorted looked at husband said you could totally be our friend, he agreed. Too bad were on separate coasts. On a side note I'm so jealous of that pattern collection.
I really need to do this too. I have made the mid-Victorian corset pattern by The Mantua-Maker, and I really enjoyed working with it and it fits great.
This is so satisfying, you have all of the patterns I have in wishlists because I dont have the bank to buy them all 😅 you're looking amazing by the way! 😁
🎶GO, GO, GODZILLA! WOOOOO🎶 Big same. I am *hard* on stuff in general, so I have gotten to where I hardly even use tissue paper patterns anymore, but when I do, I trace my size onto butcher paper and carry on from there.
Hi Noelle! I finally finished sewing in the bazillion eyelets on my Stroop Augusta stays and got the boning in. Basting together and trying on is next! I'm still reading The Starless Sea. I'm only reading it before bedtime, so I'm not reading much before I'm falling asleep. I'm going to start reading it more other times as I'm really enjoying it. Thanks for the pattern talk!
I am gonna have to move in the near future and I need to organize my patterns soon. This video is so helpful in figuring out how to organize them. Thanks, Noelle
As someone who’s pretty much only heard of the big four, and what patterns are mentioned on various costubers channels, I’m loving the different pattern makers to check out.
Your pattern pile is so relatable! 😁 I should probably feel bad about this, but I used to buy all the big three patterns back when they'd be 99¢ at Joann's on labor day and such.... so I have over 100 patterns I've never used... Oops! 😆 But now that I'm buying indy patterns I'm far more selective, and I'm truly trying to only buy what I'm currently in the middle of working on.... It's so tempting to buy them all tho! 😂
Oh man! That’s SUCH an important thing to know! “Don’t freak out when you see that number. It doesn’t mean anything, but it’s your actual size. Fashion brands lie to you to get you to buy their stuff.”
Huzzah! I have finally succeeded at binge watching your whole channel! I was thinking through this whole video "wow, so many patterns, so jealous" and then I looked at the info on my PDF Patterns file on my computer... 2,071 items... thank goodness it's all digital.
@@Costuming_Drama I sew for a living, so it's been really great having you as my sewing buddy while I've been catching up with a major backlog. And, since I live in SE Asia, I've been filling spare time scouring the internet for ALL the free clothing patterns since I can't buy off the rack here. Been making myself a whole new wardrobe. (ambrosiaswardrobe on IG)
I love organising! I just finished organising my art room (large cupboard really lol) have you thought about using file dividers or just card to seperate the different types of patterns you have to put in the same box? Maybethats me being ott 😂 I have to have everything easily accessable or I forget what I have or don't want to use it, I love watching your videos, they're a nice break 🙂
I'm visual so it's probably similar to your master list. I have a pinterest board with images of all my patterns, I can access when I need to check if I have it or have something similar already. It also allows me to share with friends pretty easily.
Long time watcher, new poster/subscriber here. Glad to know i am not the only one who uses bins....though mine are a tad bigger haha I have probably over 1000 patterns (waiting on my first 2 historical patterns to come in the mail!) Thank you for the list of pattern sellers! Looking for a corset pattern from around 1885ish!
I helped in one of my kids' classrooms when they were younger, one day the teacher had me packaging various tools so each student would have a bag, she had my use a hole punch and just punch a hole in the bottom corner of the bag so the air would naturally come out.
I've just moved to a new house this summer and the sewing room isn't even set up...this is one of my goals to work on. Thanks for the video, so timely! Thanks for the list of patterns too, so helpful!
Remind him that some people have more. I do though it a larger verity because I have kids to adult and a ridiculous amount of time periods for all. When my son was doing anime I would haunt the thrift shops looking for the right lines as a base then modify to the characters. I also still have all the patterns I made for the kids who are now adults. Which worked out when my son told grandson that I had made Pokémon hats for them as kids. So I’m now making for the next generation
I'll need to come back to this video when I have more than one pattern. Oh well, I can dream.
Right! I have 2 patterns. I am really going to have to work hard to figure out how to organise these😜
I have a few at the moment, but my big 4 patterns fit in a shoebox and my Reconstructing History patterns fit in a Priority mailing box. I'm not quite at this level yet!
Well I had 2 patterns a year ago... now 40. The chaos came quicker than expected 😂
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@ Maria it happens fast!
My method for cataloging them is to either copy/print the front of the pattern or take the envelope and put it into a clear plastic binder sleeve. I collect all of these in a binder, that lets me flip through it, like you would a pattern book in the store. I then put the patterns in an envelope, write the company and number on it, and store it in those vertical paper holders from ikea on a book shelf in alphabetical->numerical order. It feels really like how fabric stores do it, and it's really easy to find the stuff. Digital patterns, I'll just print out a picture or some representation and store it the same way in the binder, but leave the pdf on my computer until I'm ready for it. One binder holds all the references to my patterns at the moment. That's really convenient.
That sounds awesome! I need mine in my phone so I know I have whatever pattern it is wherever I am. A binder is cool, but it costs money and takes up space and it’s not everywhere I am!
I do something similar. I have different binders for kids, men and women with a photo copy of the front. The patterns are then filed numerically in a filing cabinet. It works for me which is what matters
Eyes of Sapphire I will be doing this when my order of 400 envelopes comes in from Office Depot. Hopefully 400 will be enough
Only 2 minutes in and I’m commenting because “that’s a little Burnley and Trowbridge” made me incredibly jealous. 😂
Okay, the moment where Nicole is determined to make all the bags go right side up?
THAT IS ME!!
I made a tiny doll dress for my mom, I hand sewed it and that's the sum total is things I have sewn. I watched the whole last season I'd Lucifer and joined at least three Facebook sewing groups.
Still just trying to stay positive.
I have a mini steamer trunk that I keep all my patterns in. For me, I have to organize by the year of the pattern. So they go from Tudor period to 1950’s. (Because I like all the pretty dresses) But I find that the majority of my patterns are 1860’s-1890’s, because bustles my friends. I found that my brain can’t function to find patterns any other way than this. Also I must agree with you on laughing moon and truly Victorian, the Dore corset is amazeballs and goes together so well. (Same with their Victorian undergarments) I also like the original victorian patterns from Peterson’s Magazine, The Deliniator, Godey’s, etc.. I find that making those by just inserting my measurements is sometimes easier than using other patterns. Because I am 6’1” tall and let’s face it no pattern company makes anything for us tall girls. Especially when you are also pear shaped with big boobs. Nothing fits right out the gate and can lead to mock up hell. So I have printed out tons of those and played around until I got the repro-ing just right. Any who I have rambled enough, have a super great day! 💜
I am 5'1" to your 6'1". They don't really make stuff for buxom little women either.
Can not wait to see you make that fluffy night gown!!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!!
You always choose the best music! I’m so glad there’s someone else who would take the time to change the bags right side up. Much love, and have a beautiful week.
I've been lurking and watching for a little while, but I had to comment on the fluffy night gown. I actually bought that pattern when it came out, and have made it.
Favorite nightgown ever.
One comment on the pattern though. They seem to have forgotten to shorten the length of the body pieces to account for the hem ruffles. So check your pattern length before cutting. I'm 5'8" and the nightgown and robe were floor length on me before I added any ruffles! My other advice is to check the waist trim placement on the robe, and adjust it to wherever is going to work best for your bust size. There isn't a separate waist seam, so it's fairly easy to put that eyelet higher or lower as needed to get the "waistline" in the right spot.
It was a while ago, but I think I got the whole project done in a weekend. Hmmm.... maybe I should make that again.
Thanks for the tips!!! 💖
So now we want to know where/how you store all the magnificent creations! And a fashion show!
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Thanks for sharing your pattern collection and thanks for bringing your super chill pragmatic approach to choosing patterns. I really appreciate that you talk about finding what works for you and that this will be different for everyone. I had to laugh when you took the time to turn all the plastic sleeves closure side up I was so there with you lol. Hope you have a really beautiful weekend and week to follow.
My patterns fit in a shoe box. I have massive pattern envy.
- Listening to UA-cam videos while I craft and coffee house jazz while I write
- Reading Wyrd Sisters (Discworld) on the Kindle and Child of God (Cormac McCarthy) in my ears
- Trying to convince myself to try the blouse pattern sitting next to me and staring at me with its pattern eyes
- Making a cotton shawl, even though it's getting cold
Love Terry Pratchett! I was introduced to his work by my brother.
@@maryblaylock6545 I'm pretty much hooked. I have a mile-long list of books to read and they'll all have to wait while I read more Discworld.
I love the extra mile you took for the thumbnail photo. You look like the queen of patterns or maybe this is the pose of you in a happy little day dream. Whimsically lying on a cloud of patterns, happily contemplating your next sewing adventure 🤔 Your ponytail game is on point btw!! Marilyn and Ariana would be proud!! Also your husband is such a doll to let you take over your family space and to guard from cats too?!! My my he is a keeper!! Also I LOVE organizing, so this video was super lovely!! Happy sewing adventures 💖
Stealing the pattern in ziploc bags idea. Think they’ll fit really well in my filing cabinet. 👍
ps - Loving the music at 24:01 😂 xx
Oh man! What a glorious collection! I'm just a thrifter, estate saler and I pay 25 cents to 50 cents for mainly vintage patterns even though I am heavily into basic blocks for sewing. I just discovered zero waste patterning and it has rocked my world. I feel like I have too many patterns, but I can't really stop. I just found a 1940's pattern and it was 50 cents, but man California heat is hard on pattern covers!
I think that I actually got palpitations at how many beautiful patterns that you have, Noelle! I really enjoyed going through your pattern list, and I can't thank you enough for writing all this down and sharing it! I don't have many patterns, and I love seeing what other people have because it gives me ideas of what I would like to purchase in the future.
"I am Godzilla" - I laughed so hard I almost spilled my tea! Finding the exact storage boxes you want is such a pain (so when you find them, get like, 20). Collage move in season and holiday season are the best time to find storage/organization things. Thanks for sharing your collection!
And I was literally just telling my two friends that I need to go to bed, LOL. Pop! Here’s a Costuming Drama video… _NOW I HAVE A DILEMMA!!_
It'll be here in the morning :-)
Costuming Drama
Yeah, but, your vids are so much fun. Lol
Why didn't I get notified of this!!! Ugggh youtube!
Edit 1: patter list works for me lol. I cant imagine how long that would take to show ever pattern lol
Edit 2: you could add a photo of the item made from pattern in each sleeve to help remind you of how you liked the pattern
You have an extraordinary pattern collection, and time/type is clearly the best way to organize them. This was cool to watch.
Edited to add that I'm still in the 'write it on a piece of paper' place of labeling, but I too cover with packing tape LOL
I also triple label boxes! I have moved so often in my life and I was tired of the moment of carrying a box or looking at a box and not seeing the label.
I really enjoyed watching your timelapse sort as I put laundry away. Being productive together felt quite comforting.
Also, honorable recognition for your husband guarding your patterns from all of the cats. I hope he gets his Xbox soon so he can be duly rewarded. ;)
This is the level of having patterns I aspire to
I can only dream of having a pattern collection such as this. I shall have to live vicariously through you, my friend.
Currently listening to a lot of philosophy and film critics videos.
I finished my hand sewn medieval smock!!! It is wonderful and I want to live in it forever
I think the 1918 styles of dresses with light, straight layered skirts will suit my stout 5'0" figure nicely. So now I just have find patterns and what would have worn underneath. I'm well trained from watching so many of you! ❤
I love organizing. It's one of my favorite parts of paper crafting and sewing. I put a label on the underside/bottom of my containers so if it goes on a shelf over my head I can just pull it forward a little to see what's in the container.
36 seconds in - I gotta tell you it's 100% worth the mess for that thumbnail. It made me smile when I saw that in my feed!!!
Oh my goodness that is the mother load of patterns! Very nice collection. The bins are
a great idea and I will be getting a couple for my yarn. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you soooo much! You just removed one of the major hurdles to actually wanting to get more hands on with sewing.
The joys of organizing - absolute "YAY!" for packing tape over labels (whether printed or hand-written). I'm so envious of the amount of patterns you have, but at least you have them and use them.
What am I doing now - well, I'm on the 4th day of modifying a spur-of-the-moment housecoat/banyan/long-bedjacket made from a 1970's floral king-sized bed sheet. I just got the bug on Tuesday and totally winged it. I measured (badly, if I'm honest), cut, sewed, then ripped, re-fit/pieced, re-sewed (repeat the last 3 steps 4 times for too tight underarms, added full-length "shawl" collar, belt and forgotten pockets) - I'm now on the (hopefully last 2 fixing stages - fitting/hand-sewing in a patch for the neckline (cutting straight up the centre front and then adding a collar just doesn't look right, so I modified it according to Burnley and Trowbridge's bedjacket vlog #2) and then patching and sewing the collar then hand sewing the other half of the collar down the inside. It all sounds complicated, but it's not.
Yes, packing tape or the kind of adhesive-backed plastic library books are often covered with is absolutely necessary to hold those labels fixed to the box. I use a different model of Dymo label maker at work, and those labels don’t stick very well to most surfaces, so I always cover them with plastic. The only surface I can think of that they stick (almost too) well to is the painted metal shelves.
@@ragnkja I found they stick to paper quite well, too. We used them to make labels for backstock storage when I worked at Victoria's Secret and we used a label maker to label paper labels that went into the pockets on the bins and flats.
I currently only own 5 patterns, but this video will help me start off organizing properly as my collection grows.
Thanks for sharing with us
I do not have this issue at all, I have like less than 10 patterns (it's probably more like 5 but just in case I have forgotten some I'm going with 10), but this is handy with a run down on brands etc. Today I made a card (one whole card, go me LOL) for World Cardmaking Day, and flicking through some more embroidery designs on Antique Pattern Library to see if I can find something to stitch on some pockets I want to make for my hobbit skirts
When I grow up I want to be just like you. So far all I can do is make simple patterns. :)
Thank you for showing the different kinds of brands for the patterns. Now I have even more places to shop from.❤
"Shimmy solo wren"... love it!
It’s weird to say but I have pattern envy. Mostly because all your patterns are for you and you make them for yourself. I mostly make things for others and have a list of things I would like to make for myself that I never get to. Right now I’m watching acorn tv a bunch of someone’s got me started on it. I’m also trying to finish a knitting project for my grandson he’s going to be 7 next week! Time sure flys
The laughing moon corset pattern was highly recommended to me from a historical costume maker and I absolutely love it also. It fits me wonderfully.
Organizing my patterns is at the top of my priority list when I get done with Halloween craziness and this was super helpful!
That fast forward pattern sorting at the beginning was giving me such "blackjack dealer in Vegas" vibes... One for you? Hit? Stay? One for you... LOL. I loved seeing all your patterns and how you organized them. Walmart sells these great Sterilite brand boxes that are approx. 15x9x10 in. They work great for those who have primarily have Big-Four pattern envelopes. But I can't find a link to them on line--they always do seem to have them in store, though.
Thank you so much this video was very helpful. I only really knew abut Truly Victorian and Black Snail Patterns so now I have a lot of new places to search for cool stuff. Also I kept swooning over the Hogwarts Express overskirt in the background, the more I see it the more I love how it looks! I don't know if anybody has said it before but IKEA has some great storage boxes, I use them for all my old school books and my fabric stash is right now flowing out of one ikea box so I have to get a bigger one. What I like about them: The top is flat and they fit perfectly under my bed. They come in different sizes (I usualy use A4) and because the top is flat you can stack them on top of each other (and if empty you can take of the lid and put them into each other). What I dislike: The sides are a little tilted in, so books and other stuff that are slightly over A4 can't go to the very bottom because that is the smallest part so you have to figure out an order for the stuff you want to put in. I also have to admit I underestimated the number of your patterns and was a little overwhelmed about your thumbnail. I only started sewing this year and I was bothered about my patterns being everywhere in the room so I started organizing them in a binder. Seeing your collection I'm pretty sure the space in the binder will not last long. I would love to have a huge collection but alas space is very limited so I'll have to make wise decisions... or as wise as I'm able to ;). Wish you and all the people in the comment section a lovely weekend!
Edit: Also thank you so much for all the work with the pattern list, it is very helpful!
That was definitely my kind of thing, I do like every thing where I can find it and in envelopes and boxes and shelves, my workroom is more like a shop. Jason from England 🤓
Wonderful to see your collection and how you organize it! Thanks for another great video!
Living vicariously through your videos while nursing my first sewers cramp 😆 And honestly, your pattern stash is goals! 😍
Thanks for the pattern tour! As a fellow plus size human, I really needed some pointers for pattern companies other than laughing Moon and TV. Much appreciated ❤️😊👏🏻
I love those magazine containers and am glad you use them for this because I was thinking about getting some more of them, when can find, for pattern use. Nice to see someone else cleaning, organizing and culling. I need to do the same!
IKEA has my favourite clear bins, I love them!
I’ll check them out whenever I go to ikea next!!
OOOOh, thank you so much for your pattern list! 🤗💝 Already the fist pattern you are showing in the video is gold for me!!! One day i will recreate the outfit of "the chocolate girl", painted in 1745.. 😊
God, of course I'll give it a thumbs up! I "thumbs-up" your video before watching it 😀👍👍👍
Hello Friend!!!
That’s a lot of patterns!!!
The list works!!!
I’m afraid you don’t have enough bins.
I love my label maker. I’ve only had it a couple of months.
I love Laughing moon patterns too. The instructions are fantastic.
I love the way you’re organizing.
Yes storage bins a plenty this time of year. Lowe’s and home depot have them year round.
Have a good week.
See you next time!!!
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I've had much the same luck you do with Truly Victorian patterns and their sizing, though I always have to shorten the skirts a ton. However, I have a friend who is the same size I am that has to use the pattern adjustments to accommodate her narrow shoulders and back while her front is a straight standard cut size. I also love that Victorian Laughing Moon corset, the hip spring/waist/ bust ratio is just right for my body shape without pinching or gaping anywhere and I can cut it in a standard size and only do minor tweaks for it to fit perfectly.
It is a bummer when you find the perfect storage containers for you stuff. Then you need more, you find out they discontinued them. 😠 Very annoying .
I have always wondered how people manage to keep tissue patterns safe! Thank you for sharing the method.
Hurrey... I am so happy: you said you are a „Godzilla rampaging“ in the sawing room? My room also looks most of the time just like that! But finally I am not alone in this! I attach a little piece of the fabric I used the pattern for on the pattern, so I remember better. Well done vlog! Greetings from Lake Zurich in CH!
Thanks for all your hard work sorting patterns and showing us your favorite pattern purveyors! You gave me some great ideas for where to shop (online) for historical and costume patterns. :)
So saisfying to watch the time lapses of piles of patters go into other piles of patterns.
I am mending and altering things right now, until I can decide what to sew next.
I definitely dropped a bunch on money on stays and corset patterns from red threaded because of you....Do I blame you for my depleted bank account or my lack of self control? I’m going with my lack of self control 😂😂.
I have SOOOOOOO many big four patterns because I worked at a fabric store and would get them for cheap when I first started sewing. Now I’m getting more from Indie sellers.
This whilst attempting to sleep this morning at around 4am... I did successfully fall asleep, so now I’m watching to actually see what you were talking about, we were arguing about what to put in the bins or which bins were which 😂
I keep my patterns in a beautiful old credenza a neighbor of mine gave me. I have often thought about how the world is in need of proper pattern cabinets. My mother gave me a slew of her old patterns, and that out did my credenza. I sort by tops, bottoms, etc. but within that, I also arrange them according to yardage. 11 yarders in the front, 1 yarders in the back, the view with the most yardage determines where in the stack they land. This was oddly satisfying to watch. Stay well!
That credenza sounds lovely!
It really is, it has three big deep drawers and two side cupboards. It stores a load of stuff and looks so tidy! Now if I could just get everything else picked up.
I use manila envelopes to keep my patterns and then I write notes all over the front about sizing and changes I've made, also if it's self drafted or from a historical reference I cite the source on the envelope (like the nerd that I am). I also like to slide a piece of cardboard or laminated paper with a label between categories, like you would with files or recipes, so I can tell were a section starts.
Fun! I store my patterns in file cabinets sorted by era. I'm currently making Fig Leaf Patterns 223 Spencer with Drawstring Front and Fitted Back. You kept me company while I was felling the back seams. :-)
Thank you for sharing your Pattern List & Organization of your patterns!! I am planning the setup of my Workroom. The patterns will be kept in the drawers of a dresser organized by Era, and using some of your tips. Much Aloha!
I thought my husband and I had a lot of patterns at about 30, hehe. I have yet to use many of them, but I can dream. I'm just getting into using patterns, so we have been slowly finding and compiling patterns we like for our cosplay and other needs. 😄❤
This was so incredibly calming to watch. Takeaway: I need a label maker lol.
What a cute thumbnail 😍 Gorgeous lady!
Loved the video, so many good ideas, so little time.
I got a phone call from Amazon Drygoods about the LaMode Bagatelle pattern. She asked if I was taking a class because she got about 10 orders for that pattern over the weekend and only had one on hand. I told her you recommended it and we listen to Noelle.
Hahahaha she sent me an email! 😂🤣
What an extraordinary resource to have a your finger tips.
Nicely organized! I loved the pic you posted yesterday on IG!!! I try to be organized, but usually fail epically ;)
Every time you call us kids in a video, it makes me giggle. It's cute, though you're only 2 years older than me.
Working on test knitting a cowl and started a vintage/retro dress that got interrupted by the knit. I was going to sew it to wear for Thanksgiving which is somewhat up in the air right now but getting close!
Hahahah I call my grandparents kids 😂🤣
@@Costuming_Drama LOL I think my grandma would be quite shocked if I called her that, or just really confused ;)
This is such great information for a newbie like myself. I made literally my first garment (a super cute skirt with a spooky Tarot print fabric), just finished yesterday, and I have been so inspired by all the videos from this community. I am so glad I found you all and I hope it's okay to call you all my friends now. :)
Of course it is!! 💖
I am so excited about this! That Instagram pattern was epic. I am really looking for a better pattern organization for myself living in a tiny house. It's a struggle I think no matter how large or small your space is. I bet Staples would have some that are like document storage boxes that would work too. I know Ikea has some cardboard boxes that work great for magazine storage that would work if you don't have a moisture issue. A great way to vent pattern bags is to use a hole punch.
Staples has some great document storage boxes that are reasonably priced. We use them at work for overflow. I keep meaning to pick up one for my own pattern storage.
we built a shelving unit for the patterns we have and use clear bins for the mock ups. I just got a couple of books: Fashion in costume 1200 - 1980 in a local 2nd hand bookstore. Also bought Fashion the whole story on Amazon marketplace after shipping it cost just under $10. the last one is really fun starts about 500 and goes up to almost present day.
I love my Dymo!! It is one of my favorite organization tools.
What am I doing? Well I've got the organizing bug happening here too. But I have 3 rooms to organize, a Bead studio (which also doubles as my day job office), the sewing studio which is the smallest room in the house, and a guest room which has all my fabrics and patterns strewn all over the guest bed, floor, desk, dresser. Thanks for the kick in the butt to get myself motivated. What am I listening too? Just finished (audible) Biography of George Lucas. Loved it. Now starting on a Ken Follet's Evening and Morning, set in 997ce, this one is 24 hours long. I love long historical books especially Ken Follet, he researches every detail. Also like James Michener for the same reason, loved his Alaska book.
All the organising goodness! Your pattern collection is awesome! Must have felt to satisfying getting it all sorted and filed away 😁
Lol trying to watch while my son keeps interrupting every other minute (last week of remote learning before he’s back to school) and I’m just amazed at the number of patterns. I’m more the person who traces the pattern and then folds it back up and returns the uncut original into its sleeve. And that way I keep all the different sizes and can manipulate the copy as much as I like. (It’s been years since I’ve used a pattern as it came). Most of my store brought patterns are in a small tub in order by company and number. And I have a file in the cloud with a list of patterns I want that I strike thru the ones I already have so I don’t accidentally reorder the same pattern. 😉 it’s also organised by brand and number.
The struggle is real, I want him just to concentrate so I can have a tiny bit of peace and I’m still not fully awake 😅😅😅
Aww what a cute collection of patterns!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I wish my collection was more manageable ..... really need to be more choosier in downsizing....
When I was looking at Simplicity patterns on their website, a lot of their Historical patterns can be specially printed for you! They're expensive as heck but I admit I was tempted to get that nightgown as well just because.
Oooh, that's dangerous knowledge! I'm definitely tempted to get the floofy nightie pattern, too.
Hihi doodoo :p glad to see I'm not the only one with a very adult sense of humour.
Also your husband sounds like a good sport.
He really is
In the UK the one store I've found for very good clip-on plastic box storage solutions in the NORTHERN UK is Staples. They carry almost the full line of "Really Useful" clip-lid boxes, but they aren't cheap (but they're worth it in my experience and Staples does have regular sales.) but if you're looking for cheaper solutions, there's WIlko's and Pound-Stretcher (especially if they're combined with the Pet Hut - they then get bigger stores, so more room for storage containers).
Big yes to the Really Useful boxes. Mine are 5 years old now and have moved country and been bashed lots, and are still in great shape.
You just said do-do , I snorted looked at husband said you could totally be our friend, he agreed. Too bad were on separate coasts. On a side note I'm so jealous of that pattern collection.
I really need to do this too. I have made the mid-Victorian corset pattern by The Mantua-Maker, and I really enjoyed working with it and it fits great.
Thanks for sharing your organisation and the best patterns,
This is so satisfying, you have all of the patterns I have in wishlists because I dont have the bank to buy them all 😅 you're looking amazing by the way! 😁
I have 500+ patterns so I gave up on the multiple bins a while ago and switched to 1 big filing cabinet.
🎶GO, GO, GODZILLA! WOOOOO🎶
Big same. I am *hard* on stuff in general, so I have gotten to where I hardly even use tissue paper patterns anymore, but when I do, I trace my size onto butcher paper and carry on from there.
Hi Noelle! I finally finished sewing in the bazillion eyelets on my Stroop Augusta stays and got the boning in. Basting together and trying on is next! I'm still reading The Starless Sea. I'm only reading it before bedtime, so I'm not reading much before I'm falling asleep. I'm going to start reading it more other times as I'm really enjoying it. Thanks for the pattern talk!
Home Depot and Lowe’s sams and the container store also have wonderful bins and prices great video thank you
You could probably do a video on your favorite sewing patterns and limit it down to like your most favorite pattern in each category. 🤷🏻♀️
I am gonna have to move in the near future and I need to organize my patterns soon. This video is so helpful in figuring out how to organize them. Thanks, Noelle
As someone who’s pretty much only heard of the big four, and what patterns are mentioned on various costubers channels, I’m loving the different pattern makers to check out.
Your pattern pile is so relatable! 😁
I should probably feel bad about this, but I used to buy all the big three patterns back when they'd be 99¢ at Joann's on labor day and such.... so I have over 100 patterns I've never used... Oops! 😆
But now that I'm buying indy patterns I'm far more selective, and I'm truly trying to only buy what I'm currently in the middle of working on.... It's so tempting to buy them all tho! 😂
Thank you SO much for sharing that a size 22 in patterns is about size 16 in the sizes we're used to. I'm new to all this and that was really helpful.
Oh man! That’s SUCH an important thing to know! “Don’t freak out when you see that number. It doesn’t mean anything, but it’s your actual size. Fashion brands lie to you to get you to buy their stuff.”
Huzzah! I have finally succeeded at binge watching your whole channel! I was thinking through this whole video "wow, so many patterns, so jealous" and then I looked at the info on my PDF Patterns file on my computer... 2,071 items... thank goodness it's all digital.
Wow! That's pretty crazy that you have watched them all! And your digital collection sounds amazing!!
@@Costuming_Drama I sew for a living, so it's been really great having you as my sewing buddy while I've been catching up with a major backlog. And, since I live in SE Asia, I've been filling spare time scouring the internet for ALL the free clothing patterns since I can't buy off the rack here. Been making myself a whole new wardrobe. (ambrosiaswardrobe on IG)
I love organising! I just finished organising my art room (large cupboard really lol) have you thought about using file dividers or just card to seperate the different types of patterns you have to put in the same box? Maybethats me being ott 😂 I have to have everything easily accessable or I forget what I have or don't want to use it, I love watching your videos, they're a nice break 🙂
No. We do not need every pattern. What you have done is lovely.
I'm visual so it's probably similar to your master list. I have a pinterest board with images of all my patterns, I can access when I need to check if I have it or have something similar already. It also allows me to share with friends pretty easily.
Long time watcher, new poster/subscriber here. Glad to know i am not the only one who uses bins....though mine are a tad bigger haha I have probably over 1000 patterns (waiting on my first 2 historical patterns to come in the mail!) Thank you for the list of pattern sellers! Looking for a corset pattern from around 1885ish!
I helped in one of my kids' classrooms when they were younger, one day the teacher had me packaging various tools so each student would have a bag, she had my use a hole punch and just punch a hole in the bottom corner of the bag so the air would naturally come out.
I've just moved to a new house this summer and the sewing room isn't even set up...this is one of my goals to work on. Thanks for the video, so timely!
Thanks for the list of patterns too, so helpful!
I need to show this to my husband, just sorted and archived my patterns. He thinks I have way too many, while I have only 30-50% of what you have :')
Remind him that some people have more. I do though it a larger verity because I have kids to adult and a ridiculous amount of time periods for all. When my son was doing anime I would haunt the thrift shops looking for the right lines as a base then modify to the characters. I also still have all the patterns I made for the kids who are now adults. Which worked out when my son told grandson that I had made Pokémon hats for them as kids. So I’m now making for the next generation
@@robintheparttimesewer6798 that is amazing!
No such thing as too many!
Yes! A new video and a Diet Coke before work. Best way to start the day! ❤️