I went through my complete stash and organized it to the max. I also posted some fabrics that I've been holding onto in the event I find something cute to make them into. Unfortunately, I found that my tastes have changed. (They are on PR if you're interested)
Using the stash management method on PR, I cut small swatches of all the fabrics, measured, estimated their content if I didn't know what it was and filed them neatly in a notebook. Then I folded and sorted into plastic tubs based on fabric type- i.e.- knits, silks, coating, lining, etc. Now I'm all ready to go through my patterns and do the same.
I haven't figured out how to sort the patterns so that I remember what I've got. I guess I could make a copy of the detail page with yardages but I'd like to find a better way. If only I could scan. Do you think taking a picture of it and downloading it into a photo album, like my BWOFs, would work? I'll take suggestions.
Also, since learning to fit my body type, I threw away all those UFOs that I knew weren't going to meet with my satisfaction. Well, I donated the fabric. After getting over feeling guilty, it was like Christmas when I found fabric I didn't know I had and it was still in style- yippee.
It's now time to prioritize my sewing. Lance needs some shirts, I have 3 projects to finish, 2 pants that need re-hemmed and a coat to make. Guess that's prioritizing...
I'm also knitting up a storm. Due to a short trip to San Antonio, I think I might finish some of those projects on airplanes and in airports. I'll post pictures of the projects as they progress. BTW, I can't believe it's November.
Good for you on the organizing front! I've got to go through my fabric soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm no help on the pattern problem, though, as mine are just stuffed in 3 drawers...