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--- sewing_patterns [2026/03/09 17:51] – created samantha_sullivan
+++ sewing_patterns [2026/07/04 18:52] (current) – [Sewing Pattern Catalog Guide] samantha_sullivan
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     * Alternatively, you can trace the pattern on to tracing paper first, and go from there.
   * Always pack up every pattern piece back into the envelope. If the envelope is ripping, tape it up or store the whole thing in a ziploc bag.
-  * Always put the pattern back where you found it in the file cabinet. Their drawer numbers are listed in the catalog, and they are sorted by brand first and then stored numerically. Patterns that start with a letter are stored separately than the ones that start with a number. There are dividers in the drawers to help.
+  * Put patterns that need to be refiled in the labeled box on top of the file cabinet. A Fiber Arts Shop Captain will refile it so it goes back in the right location.
-  * Please do not just add a new pattern to the drawer, contact the Fiber Arts Shop Captain first so it can be properly added to our catalog
+  * Please do not just add a new pattern to the drawer, contact the Fiber Arts Shop Captain first so it can be properly added to our catalog. **We are currently NOT accepting new sewing patterns until we can acquire another file cabinet to store them in.**
 ====Sewing Pattern Catalog Guide====
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     * Misses (this is what we typically call Women's clothing)
     * Unisex (this means that the pattern has both Men's and Misses patterns in the envelope)
-    * Children's (this includes everything from babies to young teens)
+    * Children's (this includes everything from babies to teens)
     * Other (this includes home decor, pet accessories, toys and pretty much everything that's not clothing for humans)
   * Filter down by the type of garment you want (we hope to add specificity to these filters later)
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   * Click a pattern to see more, including the back of the envelope where fabric requirements are.
     * It is strongly recommended that you look at the pattern in person to ensure your size is there before committing to purchasing fabric for it.
+  * You can also use the search function on the website to search things like the pattern number or brand or even "dress".
-**All filters are inclusive**. So if you click Top and Bottom that shows you all patterns that have either a top OR a bottom, not both. Same for sizing.
+**All filters are inclusive**. So if you click Top and Bottom that shows you all patterns that have either a top OR a bottom, not both. Same for sizing. Please note that the more specific filters (e.g. pants, skirt, shorts for bottom) are only in place for about 1/3 of the patterns. We are slowly working on updating the rest.
 If you spot an error in the sewing pattern catalog, please [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbJLqCNv2JYmy-AJ8EMuKHO2Sq_HCZQ82M_JSGGYnVbdIokA/viewform?usp=publish-editor|fill out this form]] and we'll fix it as soon as we can!