Envelopes

[PrettyPatternShop]

For a couple of years now I've wanted to have a place to ask this question: What kinds of envelopes do other sellers use for shipping McCall's patterns? I currently use a 9x12 and cut the top off and seal it with tape but there has GOT to be a better way! What do other people do?

Did I mention I'm so glad to be here?

[SewCraftPatternShop]

Oh I LOVE those poly mailers! I place my patterns in a gallon ziplock plastic bag, the zip top cut off, then tape everything securely for storage, and when the pattern sells I place the pattern (which is in the plastic bag) in a manila envelope which I cut down to size and tape shut, and all that goes into a poly mailer. Those mailers are light weight and durable, and best of all waterproof. Ever since I started using those polys I've had good positive feedback on my shipping. Patterns left in mail boxes out in the rain come out dry and undamaged. Happy Sewing To All, Rosie :):)

[MissBettysAttic]

I use white rigid flat mailers I buy from Shipping Supply LLC. I can get up to 4 patterns in there and it will still seal. I use them for domestic and international ordrs. I like them because I don't have to worry about the patterns getting mushed. For one pattern to mail in one of these it is about $2.09.

[Mrsdepew]

Very good question, thanks for posting!
I recently purchased in bulk plastic resealable document baggies in a 7 x 9" size. They fit most patterns and keep them safe from more wear and tear until they are shipped. I keep them in this bag for waterproofing and then mail them in the manila brown 6" x 9" stiff envelope. They keep things from bending very much and make a nice, snug, safe package.

[WestfieldVintage]

So far, I have used poly bags, I have two sizes one which zips and the other I tape and then I put them in a manila envelope which I also have two sizes of and so it really depends on the size of each pattern.

I wouldn't want to use more packaging because I think it's kind of wasteful.

[MoonMothWings]

For all the other sizes (butterick, advance, simplicity, etc) 6.5 x 10 little bubble mailers are perfect.

[finickypatternshop]

I found Kraft envelopes 7.5 x 10.5" that fit a McCall's pattern with a bit of room. I can even fit a couple of them in if they aren't too large. I use to do the same and cut down a larger one but hated the waste.

First I put each pattern in a resealable cello sleeve but I am having trouble finding a good size for the bulky McCall's patterns.

[laprairielady]

I bought this on Ebay seller Cello 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 fit A1 for McCall

http://cgi.ebay.com/500-6-1-2-x-9-1-2-Poly-Cello-Bags-O-6x9-items-/180640456826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_...

[finickypatternshop]

laprairielady those are the same ones that I have but I find that for some of the more bulky McCall's patterns they are a tight fit and their next size up is a very loose fit. I look everywhere for some 7 x 9.5" and still no luck.

[PrettyPatternShop]

A belated thank you for all the ideas! Didn't know they made kraft envelopes in that size and am going to order some. I'm also going to get some poly mailers for international orders. At present I use manilla and tape the heck out of it, which takes a lof of time and isn't really very pretty!

For the inner sleeve I use comic book sleeves. They are not resealable and they are too big for the Simplicity size but can be folded to fit, but perfect for even the bulky McCalls. I just fold them over and seal with a piece of tape, though that tape worries me. I'm always worried it's going to snag on the pattern when the buyer takes it out of the sleeve and cause damage so I only use it when the pattern really needs some flattening out for mailing, otherwise just fold it and leave it loose. I do think I am going to get some resealable sleeves for the smaller patterns, though. I really like how it looks. The comic book sleeves are nice for my boutique shop as I bought some of the boards to put in them for mailing. Doesn't work with the McCall's but the other patterns look very nice packaged that way. I cut about an inch off the top of the board and tape the envelope at the back.

[PrettyPatternShop]

Actually, it does work with the McCall's patterns, too, don't know what I was thinking!

[Former_Member]

Hi,

I have been sewing for over 60 years, since I was a little girl, and have built up a large stash of patterns. Recently I decided to sew most of them and opened a store on Etsy last month. Some of the patterns are uncut, but most have been used. The majority of my patterns are from the 80s and 90s.

I have sold several, and mail them in white bubble mailing envelopes. I make items and sell them, so had purchased the envelopes in bulk from a company called ULine. You can find them on the internet. The bubble mailers come in a large variety of sizes, and are so easy to use (waterproof and don't bend easily). The bubble mailers are pricey in the stores, but very affordable when bought in bulk. I feel safe when shipping things overseas in them as they re so sturdy. Plus it is really convenient to have them on hand.

Hope this helps. Janie