tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post6991493978886495810..comments2024-02-04T05:18:28.281+01:00Comments on A Few Threads Loose: Helpful Hints for Vintage Pattern SellersAnna Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-73406522808429823522013-02-03T23:43:01.201+01:002013-02-03T23:43:01.201+01:00I don't "collect" patterns for the a...I don't "collect" patterns for the antique value, so tape on the envelope doesn't bother me. Tape on the pattern pieces, however - you better be darn sure you do a more accurate taping job than I can!<br />One thing I really dislike in sellers of vintage/used stuff: A lot of people seem to store their for-sale items next to the highly-scented anti-static dryer sheets, or spray them with mold-remover, or something. Artificial scents can give me a worse headache than mold does! Please, be considerate of people's allergies. If paper goods are mildewed, say so in the copy, and let us be prepared to take whatever steps we know are safe for our allergies.<br />(I recently ordered a replica flintlock pistol from an ebay seller, and it arrived scented! What is this??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-82306644381160694892012-12-27T18:01:08.449+01:002012-12-27T18:01:08.449+01:00In the US you CAN NOT ship sewing patterns via Med...In the US you CAN NOT ship sewing patterns via Media Mail. Media Mail is defined as "Bound Printed Material". About 5 sewing patterns in a manila envelope without cardboard backing is under the 13 oz - which is the first class max. Sewing patterns in general do not weigh a lot. <br /><br />I personally add a stamp to my invoices, if I am shipping a larger order I am able to add extra items. I do ship my sewing patterns inside a plastic bag that is taped and contact my customer if this is a question about the quality of the pattern, if it was not stated on my website.Oldpatternshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798622613589068722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-39344984129382922872012-12-27T05:17:10.220+01:002012-12-27T05:17:10.220+01:00I do tape a bit more than just the flap because I ...I do tape a bit more than just the flap because I don't want any bits of the envelope getting caught in the travels, ripping the envelope and losing the pattern somewhere. <br /><br />I also don't iron because I don't want to dry or wear out the paper at all. Sometimes, I will if it's really, really bad but I usually just smooth out the wrinkles and neatly refold when I am checking them.ErikawithaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032510330482070596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-517933907021164092012-12-27T05:15:54.706+01:002012-12-27T05:15:54.706+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.ErikawithaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032510330482070596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-36432802239875104662012-12-26T18:00:03.634+01:002012-12-26T18:00:03.634+01:00Dear Anna, Hi! This post is timely and I really l...Dear Anna, Hi! This post is timely and I really like what you have to say on the subject of packaging and mailing of patterns. I have often received patterns that come in those awful gray "mailing" bags. I can't tell where to cut to get the pattern out. I have to like squeeze the pattern to one end as carefully as I can and then cut a small amount in the opposite end, but when I do this it often isn't enough to actually open the package so I have to cut deeper. Once I ended up cutting the pattern itself, accidentally! If only people would maybe put the pattern in a plastic bag, like a zip lock bag, and then somehow attach it to one end of the gray mailing bag and put instructions like "cut this end only" if they absolutely must use those awful, unsupported gray mailing bags. Sigh. Sorry for my rant, but I really have a problem with those type of bags. I know they are cheap for the seller. Thank you, Kathy from Arizonakathiego88https://www.blogger.com/profile/04670793248042996878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-21784838937138591412012-12-26T16:39:01.363+01:002012-12-26T16:39:01.363+01:00Before adding little extras to your patterns check...Before adding little extras to your patterns check your countries mailing policies. I ship from Canada and to have my patterns qualify to be shipped as a document [fastest and least expensive way] they may contain nothing other than paper.<br /><br />Also as to ironing patterns, the jury is out on this one as paper preservationist will tell you it is detrimental to the paper. The heat dries out and damages the paper. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504874209389729053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-49199693490431806752012-12-26T02:17:39.865+01:002012-12-26T02:17:39.865+01:00At this point I use comic sleeves/backer board (bo...At this point I use comic sleeves/backer board (both acid free) for everything I buy, regardless of the state they're in when they arrive, but I definitely notice who jams things into envelopes and who is careful. :)Jamiehttp://raspberrylemonade.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-40796891392824674372012-12-25T20:33:58.414+01:002012-12-25T20:33:58.414+01:00Great suggestions!
Thanks,
ValerieGreat suggestions!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />ValerieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043838821602115164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-88678390002069772472012-12-24T15:28:10.565+01:002012-12-24T15:28:10.565+01:00All terrific ideas and reminders, thank you for po...All terrific ideas and reminders, thank you for posting! It's always the little things that mean so much - and a reminder for us customers (of which I am one)...remember to leave feedback where possible. This way other potential customers have more info to go on rather than "Thank You". or "Great pattern!" - this is something I'll have to remember myself... ;)<br /><br />Verry Merry Christmas to you and hubby!!! :)<br /><br />Love, <br />MugsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-8209180772445695002012-12-23T14:00:35.426+01:002012-12-23T14:00:35.426+01:00Aw thanks for mentioning me. Packaging and wrappi...Aw thanks for mentioning me. Packaging and wrapping is one of the most fun parts of the process and it's something I LOVE about buying from Etsy especially. Everything I have ever bought has been so beautifully wrapped which shows you that the seller really cares about what they are creating. Great post!!betterdressedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-26657485378696323132012-12-23T11:31:11.061+01:002012-12-23T11:31:11.061+01:00Beautiful! Well packaged goodies are definitely pa...Beautiful! Well packaged goodies are definitely part of the fun. I'm often reluctant to open them! xTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-58617318327644703522012-12-22T23:46:35.958+01:002012-12-22T23:46:35.958+01:00Great idea :) i love it!
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http://oohmarly.blog...Great idea :) i love it!<br />XX<br /><br /><br />http://oohmarly.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403762186106040642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-37541382758457412642012-12-22T22:10:28.394+01:002012-12-22T22:10:28.394+01:00Great post! I love your creative packaging and ha...Great post! I love your creative packaging and have already begun to stash away unique objects and ideas to further "woooo" my customers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384925566685438439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-58858341539495564372012-12-22T21:46:25.866+01:002012-12-22T21:46:25.866+01:00Hi Leslie, I'm not sure if you can ship them m...Hi Leslie, I'm not sure if you can ship them media mail or not, though it is definitely worth looking into. They don't have Media mail here in Norway but when we move back to the U.S. that would be a good thing to know!Anna Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-11276160739932392582012-12-22T21:44:25.429+01:002012-12-22T21:44:25.429+01:00Hi Miranda, thanks for your comment! I use a stamp...Hi Miranda, thanks for your comment! I use a stamp and white ink, then I draw the little tag string onto the envelope. I let the whole thing dry and then I add the address on top.Anna Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-74382107308899201542012-12-22T21:42:20.895+01:002012-12-22T21:42:20.895+01:00Erin, thanks for sharing the comic book sleeve ide...Erin, thanks for sharing the comic book sleeve idea, that's great!Anna Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-22783404402405333412012-12-22T20:13:24.927+01:002012-12-22T20:13:24.927+01:00Can you ship patterns "media mail?" They...Can you ship patterns "media mail?" They are printed material so I'd think you'd be able to as long as you weren't including any "extras." <br /><br />Oh, and the comment about comic book sleeves and boards is brilliant! Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-65149696657020675782012-12-22T17:00:14.710+01:002012-12-22T17:00:14.710+01:00How do you make your envelopes? I love it!
I bou...How do you make your envelopes? I love it!<br /><br />I bought my first ever vintage pattern from Miss Betty's Attic! I love all the great finds she has.Miranda Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10818158549201735822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-81284501377787192432012-12-22T16:15:10.426+01:002012-12-22T16:15:10.426+01:00I ship all of mine as-is (no additional tape or ir...I ship all of mine as-is (no additional tape or ironing to pattern pieces), but they're inside of a comic book bag with the cardboard back, and then placed into a padded envelope. It's not the super fancy stuff you've described, but I've never had anyone complain about them showing up in sub-par condition. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026779610101919871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-25896672861705746122012-12-22T15:50:46.613+01:002012-12-22T15:50:46.613+01:00Great advice, I will definitely be making some cha...Great advice, I will definitely be making some changes to my packing. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657722153373995767noreply@blogger.com