This app has been a game changer in helping me collate ALL the patterns I have digitally and in hard-copy. I cannot believe how many dress patterns I have! I don’t think I’ve found them all and I’ve only sewn a handful of them.
In terms of destashing, I’m thinking I would collate all the dress patterns into the style, cut, and design features. From there I would cull accordingly.
The challenge I’m having is FOMO!!
What if I destash a pattern that on the envelope looks meh but on my body looks beautiful? lol
Are there particular brands of patterns that are superior in terms of instruction and construction?
Do I make some of the patterns that share a design style?
help
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Sounds like you’re doing a great job Tracy!
For pattern envelopes that look meh - try looking the pattern up on Instagram to see what it looks like on other people. Realistically you’re probably not going to invest sewing time and fabric in designs you don’t like the look of, so you’re safe to destash patterns you haven’t seen an inspiring version of.
In terms of instruction/construction - it will be a matter of personal preference as to which style works best for you (e.g. photos vs illustrations and the writing style). When you make a pattern, think about how you found the instructions and how well the block fits you and you’ll probably have a similar experience from that company in the future.
For making patterns of a similar style - I think if you’ve made one pattern, enjoyed the process and got a good fit, you’re better of the reuse the same pattern (maybe with some minor hacks like changing skirt length) rather than starting all over again with another pattern. Personally, I would destash very similar patterns (unless I specifically had a plan to compare them).
For most patterns, you’ll be able to re-buy them if you end up destashing them then regretting it. Plus, there’s always new patterns coming out, so you’ll end up with more patterns that you like even more.
Hope my thoughts are useful - keep up the sorting!
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@TracyMc PatternRevew.com is great for seeing reviews of sewing patterns - people often post pictures and write ups of how well it performed. You could look on there first before deciding whether to destash a particular pattern 
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@BlossomSandwich and @ClaireSews
Thank you for your feedback! The extra tidbits you suggested for my dress destash should help make the process easier 
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