I like the the paperless option. When I buy a PDF pattern, I download it but I don’t print it off. I take my iPad to the sewing room and access the pattern. I can zoom in to make it as large as I need it. I don’t want to have to sift through piles of paper to find what I need. I do the same with free patterns I find on the net.
Last week I was using an old pattern that I resurrected. It came on one huge fold out sheet printed on both sides and was difficult to manoeuvre in my small space , was starting to rip on the folds, so I took pictures of the parts I needed and put the sheet away.
I realize this isn’t an option for those using a PC but it has really simplified dealing with patterns for me.