Pattern Coding System Web Series:
Part I: The Coding.
Part II: The Photograph.
Part III: The Instructions.
Part IV: The Inventory.
Finally we have arrived to the end. I know it has been a while since I submitted Part IV, but no worries, we are here to close this series and give you access (those who are new) to the express notifications of the previous parts!
Storing your patterns is a very important part of this process of designing and coding your work. You might think "this is obvious" what I am about to say, but the truth is, I feel it necessary to share this because my first generation of designs for Barbie, well...they are barely retrievable. The envelopes make a good home for your pattern pieces, while a bin, tote, or covered box provides a dust/moisture free environment.
Just as you want your inventory accessible for last minute retrieval, where you keep your patterns is optimum for putting together your outfits in record time. Place your patterns in their respective location in numerical order!
I am learning more and more that this is huge! Here is why. This year alone instead of increasing my pattern drawer and collection, I am now re-branding, rebuilding, and expanding the current. Likewise, I recently created some patterns for sharing, and decided to launch the pattern code to the piece or outfit for this Spring/Summer 2018 Collection. Attaching the pattern number to the outfit further reduces the need to create brand new patterns for pieces that already exist somewhere in the design system.
As your outfits become a blending of several patterns, you soon realize how heavily dependent you are on Storing your patterns!
Finally, like all things to be accessible, you must keep them in there proper place when not in use. When you are working on a project, grab a 1 gallon baggie and place all of your patterns required for your project inside. Not only does it further protect them from damage, but keeps them together. You will not have spend hours looking for the shoes you know you pulled out of the drawer. You will know they are with the cardigan, slacks, and blouse!
Thanks for following this series. Feel free to comment and share if you find any of this useful! 💖💖💖
Part I: The Coding.
Part II: The Photograph.
Part III: The Instructions.
Part IV: The Inventory.
Finally we have arrived to the end. I know it has been a while since I submitted Part IV, but no worries, we are here to close this series and give you access (those who are new) to the express notifications of the previous parts!
Storing your patterns is a very important part of this process of designing and coding your work. You might think "this is obvious" what I am about to say, but the truth is, I feel it necessary to share this because my first generation of designs for Barbie, well...they are barely retrievable. The envelopes make a good home for your pattern pieces, while a bin, tote, or covered box provides a dust/moisture free environment.
Just as you want your inventory accessible for last minute retrieval, where you keep your patterns is optimum for putting together your outfits in record time. Place your patterns in their respective location in numerical order!
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| Pattern Storage Box |
As your outfits become a blending of several patterns, you soon realize how heavily dependent you are on Storing your patterns!
Finally, like all things to be accessible, you must keep them in there proper place when not in use. When you are working on a project, grab a 1 gallon baggie and place all of your patterns required for your project inside. Not only does it further protect them from damage, but keeps them together. You will not have spend hours looking for the shoes you know you pulled out of the drawer. You will know they are with the cardigan, slacks, and blouse!
Thanks for following this series. Feel free to comment and share if you find any of this useful! 💖💖💖
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