Amazing! Well we aren't TOTALLY done with videos yet, because I still have one BIG video and maybe some more pattern videos (since I still have a ton of those left)
I couldn't tell if you have one, but if you don't, get a color calibration card. It will make your life much happier, you know, in case you ever buy another store's worth of fabric. 😉
Woof this is so much work! Small businesses (and the people who run them) are really under appreciated!! Well done on getting through the estate sale haul!!
Thank you! Sadly still not done, just done with the fabric. Still have patterns and other bits to go. (including the most awkward bin of body displays I have ever seen....)
Thanks for showing how much work goes into this. I’ve been realizing lately how many things just ✨happen✨ in our lives because of unseen labor. Also, this was the perfect video to watch while shelling beans, a project I’ve been putting off, so thanks for that too.
I just bought a bunch of fabric from you. I was proud of myself because I spent less than 500 dollars.....unusual for me. Love your site. You brighten my day. No easy feat. Thanks.
Hey Stephanie im not sure if you'll see this comment but congrats on your listings! i used to work in fashion as a textiles assistant in another life and what you mention about getting the color pictured accurately is true its harder than it looks. when we would look at the fabrics or garments to see how they might look in store or on the website vs in person to send feed back to the factory we would would use either a 'light room' or 'light box'(actual name is light booth) which was a room or box with different light settings that we could change to see what the fabric would look like in warm lighting cool lighting etc etc. im not sure if it would help you with photos but it might be something to look into . now i dont suggest a professional light booth theyre usually over 2 k but i think one of those product light box they sell on amazon for under 40 with a hole at the top to take pictures and lights and a cheap lamp that has different lighting settings might be an affordable sub, anyways happy holidays!
Great jobs done by the both of you. Next time you two have to "tag team' a group of fabrics, maybe you should do just that. Tag the fabrics with a length of string and a hang tag with a number. Then Tina can just add the number to the list she is working on. Attach the tag TO THE FABRIC. That way, it won't get separated. So for example Tag#1: Green polyester double knit, 59"wide, etc. is what will be in the journal listing. The tag with "1" will be attached to the green poly double knit fabric. That way, trying to find the fabric to match up with the descriptions will go a lot quicker. Hope that helps. 😊😊
I must admit it has never occurred to me to wonder how long it takes just to list products on a website. Just a tiny suggestion: If you number the bolts and record the details by number, it will be much faster to find the fabric you are looking for. And if you don't want to write on the bolt ends, a bit of painters tape will come right off once the bolt is listed.
Would help to make a catalog number that listed on note book, bolt and website for easier inventory. It might make less frustration. I don’t know I’m a RN and not a seller of goods.
Honestly, I wish I could say I was that organized. But with everything I have going on, sometimes my stage management brain doesn't kick end until the last minute. 😂
@@StephanieCanada maybe if Tina entered her information on an Excel sheet instead of a note book, the information might be imported directly so the work doesn't have to be done multiple times?
Simplicity finally put their Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress patterns on sale today. Looks like they did listen to you about never putting it on sale.
I think it could help to number the bolts to better keep track of them like take a marker and label them in number order and then do like #1 bolt, fabric type, color, amount, and other info and then organize them in that order?
As I was watching you struggle 😢 trying to find bolts, I was wondering if labeling each bolt and corresponding notebook entry with a reference # would make it easier to find its mate? 🤔 I saw you doing something like that at the end for helping find the bolts of solid colored fabric, and I was hoping that brains weren't so fried and the idea would just *POP* in your minds like a lightbulb 💡 switch epiphany 🌈🎇!!! LBVS😂😂 You do a wonderful job and you make it look easy, but coming from the vintage clothing, fabric, sewing, seamstressing, yada yada yada...I KNOW the pain and love that is poured into every ounce of what you do!!❤❤❤ I've been subscribed and watching for awhile, but haven't ever posted because I figured my posts would lost among a plethora of thousands of comments, but on the off chance you see me 👋 I appreciate what you do and I think you're doing a phenomenal job!!! Wife ✅mom,✅ vintage crazy person✅ fantastic human ✅ ❤❤❤
For the stretch fabrics, it would be helpful to add how far a 4" length can stretch in both directions. Maybe you could use the big box of Crayola Crayons as your color description standard. Cheaper than pantone samples and widely available. Too bad you can't just upload a database or spreadsheet file to hasten listings.
I'll have you know watching you has led me though a vintage dress renascence, I don't have the skill to sew but I can draw. I have now today updated 45 of my playlist thumbnails with drawings that has vintage dresses, in them (their gem themed and feature chacters dress in dresses I drew that color). I've drawn 100 vintage/vintage inspired patterns (I have a couple of Mrs. Depew) mostly dress/gowns drawn and I plan on drawing more. I'm throwing a ball so all the pretty dresses are welcome. I have most of them linked on DA and linked to where I found the dresses in the description, as my golden rule with this drawing series someone should be able to make a dress if they like it. (can comfim favorite child is Simplicity No. 3503) But as a funny sidenote I've found my self so mad at vintage dress images that don't include the pattern number or maker (especially if their translated to english). Some other sellers don't include them (so I can't double check with the vintage Wiki). So I really appreciate the work you put into making sure you include all the information in yours, you are heroes for doing so.
Wow! Good thing you have Tina to help. That looked like part of my fabric stash. I have big closets and they are neat, organized and full of fabric! I need to downsize but want the fabric to go to people that will use the fabric for making clothes. And not just shred it. Any recommendations?
That is an interesting idea, however I fear that since it is limited to plastics, vinyl coating and varnish it wouldn't have the full breadth of colors. I am thinking about doing something more streamline should I ever come across something like this again tho.
I have a bunch of stuff that I have wanted to sell for ages. But listing is such an awful task that I have been procrastinating for like … a year or so ? I can’t imagine doing this as a job 😅
Although it's none of my business, I'm wondering how much you made, with and without counting your labor! 😂 I hope that you did very well for yourself because this was very brave of you and so much work! 😅
Well....Would you do it again? It's been fun watching the giant fabric store haul and all the video content that resulted, but I know in real life you've had to store it and deal with it. Would you do it again, if given the chance for a do-over, or if another similar opportunity came up in the future?
If I ever have the opportunity again, I would ABSOLUTELY do it again! Especially with all the knowledge I have now, I know so many ways to make this go smoother and better for next time.
Unfortunately shipping cost for these fabrics is high because of how heavy each yard is, and how expensive overseas shipping is. I do refund any overage if there is any from purchases overseas.
the solution to ADHD overwhelm - make a game of it then bring in outside help to keep motivation up XD Congrats on getting through it all! OH also you said send chocolate - I will absolutely send some Canadian chocolates, where can we find your post box info to mail stuff to you?
@@StephanieCanada Something will be on the way shortly! Canada Post was unclear about whether there would be customs fees though, so fingers crossed if there are that they're not much 😭 Happy holidays! :D
We did, but the problem is that only one person was working on this at a time due to how much is happening. And then of course I come in with my chaos and screw up the organization that is in place by making ~videos~ 😂
It feels like you are causing yourself more work than you need to. Why are things being written in a regular paper notebook? Why are pictures being taken, measurements made, but the info is kept separate? Wouldn't it be simpler to assign a number to each product first, and enter into a computer file with that corresponding number, any and all info about that product as it is gathered? Sorry, worked in shipping, and yes, this seems like so much chaos. Grats on getting it all done. Have an awesome weekend.
Unfortunately, I would've absolutely done this if I had thought of it. But with the breadth of items I have on my plate I didn't think of it. However, if I ever find ANOTHER huge estate I will definitely be taking all these tips for the future
@@StephanieCanada Somewhere, there's a warehouse, just waiting for you... the Great Depression hit, and its been sitting silent ever since. The stuff of dreams and nightmares, lol Have an awesome weekend.
I love your natural hair color! Please please have it professionally dyed so the rest looks exactly the same. It would be icing on the cake if you had the bottom layer dyed in wild colors :D
Will I buy any fabric or notions to sew with? No.
Did I watch every single video related to this haul? Yes.
Amazing! Well we aren't TOTALLY done with videos yet, because I still have one BIG video and maybe some more pattern videos (since I still have a ton of those left)
@@StephanieCanada. I’m all in for patterns. Especially Vintage. Real vintage not Simplicity Vintage.😉
Ditto!!😂❤❤
Stephanie as a pin-up girl in the intro ROCKED!
Awww... thanks
I couldn't tell if you have one, but if you don't, get a color calibration card. It will make your life much happier, you know, in case you ever buy another store's worth of fabric. 😉
Woof this is so much work! Small businesses (and the people who run them) are really under appreciated!! Well done on getting through the estate sale haul!!
Thank you! Sadly still not done, just done with the fabric. Still have patterns and other bits to go. (including the most awkward bin of body displays I have ever seen....)
Thanks for showing how much work goes into this. I’ve been realizing lately how many things just ✨happen✨ in our lives because of unseen labor.
Also, this was the perfect video to watch while shelling beans, a project I’ve been putting off, so thanks for that too.
You are a very smart lady!
I am so glad me forcing myself to do a task I had been putting off for months by making a video about it, has been so helpful to folks!
Wanted to let you know that Curiosity, Inc. has a trunk full of old patterns that I believe he is going to put up for auction.
Cool! Thanks!
I do hope we'll get an monetary update on this once the fabric is gone! It's such a cool journey to follow along with :)
I was just thinking this! Mr. Canada's last one was great so I'd love to see how much the whole estate sale made them total
Just popping in mid-vid to say I appreciated the little Magic Flute moment in the background music.
The site finally has a in stock and out of stock options.
Thank you. A very nice improvement.
I just saw that too! 🎉
Yup! My friend and I have been working for a year to get the website to work better and smoother. I am so glad you enjoy the changes!
@@StephanieCanada It has improved so much.
I dont even understand everything thats happening, but i still enjoy watching your videos!
I just bought a bunch of fabric from you. I was proud of myself because I spent less than 500 dollars.....unusual for me. Love your site. You brighten my day. No easy feat. Thanks.
You are so funny and talented. I appreciate your videos.
Living in France, I can't buy, but i love watching your videos anyway
Hi The Tina! We all need a Tina in our lives. Glad to meet yours!
I feel you about getting the colours right in the photos. I sometimes wonder if they test with pink or purple colours at all.
I empathize with the fried brain after doing so much data entry/records. Congrats on getting it all done!
Hey Stephanie im not sure if you'll see this comment but congrats on your listings! i used to work in fashion as a textiles assistant in another life and what you mention about getting the color pictured accurately is true its harder than it looks. when we would look at the fabrics or garments to see how they might look in store or on the website vs in person to send feed back to the factory we would would use either a 'light room' or 'light box'(actual name is light booth) which was a room or box with different light settings that we could change to see what the fabric would look like in warm lighting cool lighting etc etc. im not sure if it would help you with photos but it might be something to look into . now i dont suggest a professional light booth theyre usually over 2 k but i think one of those product light box they sell on amazon for under 40 with a hole at the top to take pictures and lights and a cheap lamp that has different lighting settings might be an affordable sub, anyways happy holidays!
Oh gods what a work!
This is why I always procrastinated listing my jewelry back when my Etsy was active. Brrrrr.
Congrats for conquering it all!
RIGHT! Way to go for listing jewelry tho, that was always WAY beyond me.
Great jobs done by the both of you. Next time you two have to "tag team' a group of fabrics, maybe you should do just that. Tag the fabrics with a length of string and a hang tag with a number. Then Tina can just add the number to the list she is working on. Attach the tag TO THE FABRIC. That way, it won't get separated. So for example Tag#1: Green polyester double knit, 59"wide, etc. is what will be in the journal listing. The tag with "1" will be attached to the green poly double knit fabric. That way, trying to find the fabric to match up with the descriptions will go a lot quicker. Hope that helps. 😊😊
Thanks for the happy organized chaos! Your channel is always fun and giggle inducing. Currently digging your dresses!
Thank you for watching! I am so glad to provide some light hearted fun!
I must admit it has never occurred to me to wonder how long it takes just to list products on a website. Just a tiny suggestion: If you number the bolts and record the details by number, it will be much faster to find the fabric you are looking for. And if you don't want to write on the bolt ends, a bit of painters tape will come right off once the bolt is listed.
Stephanie, we love your videos. When it I loved in the USA I'd buy from you 😀
Should say,, if I lived in the USA, I'd buy from you.
Why do my sentences get changed????
Proud of Ya'll. Well done. Raising an imaginary glass of champaign...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thank you!
TEMPTRESS!
Sorry.... but not sorry. 😅
Would help to make a catalog number that listed on note book, bolt and website for easier inventory. It might make less frustration. I don’t know I’m a RN and not a seller of goods.
Honestly, I wish I could say I was that organized. But with everything I have going on, sometimes my stage management brain doesn't kick end until the last minute. 😂
@@StephanieCanada maybe if Tina entered her information on an Excel sheet instead of a note book, the information might be imported directly so the work doesn't have to be done multiple times?
Ok, just need to say: Tina, your dragon is fantastic!!!
I did a inventory a couple days ago and to make my life easy i put a sample and the description side by side
Simplicity finally put their Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress patterns on sale today.
Looks like they did listen to you about never putting it on sale.
OOOOO..... immediately goes to their website....
@@StephanieCanada Are we going to get a video on this?
Just ran over to your site and found the most amazing fabric, 7 yards are mine, allll mine
AMAZING! Thank you so much for shopping with me!
I think it could help to number the bolts to better keep track of them like take a marker and label them in number order and then do like #1 bolt, fabric type, color, amount, and other info and then organize them in that order?
😂you crack me up! Such a great channel!
Haul yeah! Love the intro, hope you didn't hurt yourself getting that set up!
More the getting down
I didn't, but BOY was it dicey for a second
As I was watching you struggle 😢 trying to find bolts, I was wondering if labeling each bolt and corresponding notebook entry with a reference # would make it easier to find its mate? 🤔 I saw you doing something like that at the end for helping find the bolts of solid colored fabric, and I was hoping that brains weren't so fried and the idea would just *POP* in your minds like a lightbulb 💡 switch epiphany 🌈🎇!!! LBVS😂😂 You do a wonderful job and you make it look easy, but coming from the vintage clothing, fabric, sewing, seamstressing, yada yada yada...I KNOW the pain and love that is poured into every ounce of what you do!!❤❤❤ I've been subscribed and watching for awhile, but haven't ever posted because I figured my posts would lost among a plethora of thousands of comments, but on the off chance you see me 👋 I appreciate what you do and I think you're doing a phenomenal job!!! Wife ✅mom,✅ vintage crazy person✅ fantastic human ✅ ❤❤❤
Aww thank you so much! I am so glad you finally commented. Your comment absolutely made my day!
@@StephanieCanada 😱🤯🤩 totally fan girling right now!! Lol 😂 THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊😊😊 Keep on keepin on sis!!❤️❤️
😮 I'll take the black bolt.
For the stretch fabrics, it would be helpful to add how far a 4" length can stretch in both directions.
Maybe you could use the big box of Crayola Crayons as your color description standard. Cheaper than pantone samples and widely available.
Too bad you can't just upload a database or spreadsheet file to hasten listings.
I'll have you know watching you has led me though a vintage dress renascence, I don't have the skill to sew but I can draw.
I have now today updated 45 of my playlist thumbnails with drawings that has vintage dresses, in them (their gem themed and feature chacters dress in dresses I drew that color).
I've drawn 100 vintage/vintage inspired patterns (I have a couple of Mrs. Depew) mostly dress/gowns drawn and I plan on drawing more. I'm throwing a ball so all the pretty dresses are welcome.
I have most of them linked on DA and linked to where I found the dresses in the description, as my golden rule with this drawing series someone should be able to make a dress if they like it. (can comfim favorite child is Simplicity No. 3503)
But as a funny sidenote I've found my self so mad at vintage dress images that don't include the pattern number or maker (especially if their translated to english).
Some other sellers don't include them (so I can't double check with the vintage Wiki).
So I really appreciate the work you put into making sure you include all the information in yours, you are heroes for doing so.
Wow! Good thing you have Tina to help. That looked like part of my fabric stash. I have big closets and they are neat, organized and full of fabric! I need to downsize but want the fabric to go to people that will use the fabric for making clothes. And not just shred it. Any recommendations?
So many pretty fabrics.
I recommend getting a ral chart and add the code to the listing.
That is an interesting idea, however I fear that since it is limited to plastics, vinyl coating and varnish it wouldn't have the full breadth of colors. I am thinking about doing something more streamline should I ever come across something like this again tho.
I have a bunch of stuff that I have wanted to sell for ages. But listing is such an awful task that I have been procrastinating for like … a year or so ? I can’t imagine doing this as a job 😅
That intro is fire! 🔥 I’m trying to shop on my tiny phone but it looks like a lot sold already. Not, giving up! Heading to my desktop to look! 👀
Thank you! If you head to desktop you can now sort by available!
Although it's none of my business, I'm wondering how much you made, with and without counting your labor! 😂 I hope that you did very well for yourself because this was very brave of you and so much work! 😅
Fabric purchased! Can’t wait! ❤
HUZZAH! I can't wait to hear about what you make!
Will you or Mr. Canada be back with a cost breakdown. I'm so curious!
Wool!!!!!
Dunnit! Yeh!
Birdy
FINALLY! (now for all the patterns)
Well....Would you do it again? It's been fun watching the giant fabric store haul and all the video content that resulted, but I know in real life you've had to store it and deal with it. Would you do it again, if given the chance for a do-over, or if another similar opportunity came up in the future?
If I ever have the opportunity again, I would ABSOLUTELY do it again! Especially with all the knowledge I have now, I know so many ways to make this go smoother and better for next time.
@@StephanieCanada OK - We'll be here to enjoy the content if you do it again!
That big green bolt is just wow in color. Why so expensiv to get to sweden and me not even know what fabric it is😂
Unfortunately shipping cost for these fabrics is high because of how heavy each yard is, and how expensive overseas shipping is. I do refund any overage if there is any from purchases overseas.
It was pretty funny when YT played a commercial with the song "this is for all the lonely people's 🤣
😂😂😂
the solution to ADHD overwhelm - make a game of it then bring in outside help to keep motivation up XD Congrats on getting through it all!
OH also you said send chocolate - I will absolutely send some Canadian chocolates, where can we find your post box info to mail stuff to you?
Aww thank you! My PO Box is 3399, Windermere, FL 34786
@@StephanieCanada Something will be on the way shortly! Canada Post was unclear about whether there would be customs fees though, so fingers crossed if there are that they're not much 😭 Happy holidays! :D
Not sure if intro/thumbnail is more pinup or deadpool vibes….hm. Pinup Deadpool🤔
I have never received a better compliment... ☺
Btw, have you been introduced chocolate cover expression beans y?! Definitely try those!
What's funny, is I have had chocolate covered espresso beans before. They aren't my favorite. Something about the gritty beans....
@@StephanieCanada Fair enough.
22.50 in the 80's right? That's like 84 a yard back then!
my hole is also empty :(
Honestly, you find the amazing things. I still have to use the teal and purple plaid to make a cape. I am so glad you found it and i bought it ❤🎉
Aww thank you! I can't wait to see the cape you make with it!
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Just a suggestion: take the photos first, then plug them into the places they belong. I hope I am making sense.
We did, but the problem is that only one person was working on this at a time due to how much is happening. And then of course I come in with my chaos and screw up the organization that is in place by making ~videos~ 😂
Finally caught a video fresh!
HUZZAH
Did you know you were talking into the top of your scissors instead of a microphone? 15:34 I could still hear you anyway. You’re welcome.
It feels like you are causing yourself more work than you need to. Why are things being written in a regular paper notebook? Why are pictures being taken, measurements made, but the info is kept separate? Wouldn't it be simpler to assign a number to each product first, and enter into a computer file with that corresponding number, any and all info about that product as it is gathered? Sorry, worked in shipping, and yes, this seems like so much chaos. Grats on getting it all done. Have an awesome weekend.
Unfortunately, I would've absolutely done this if I had thought of it. But with the breadth of items I have on my plate I didn't think of it. However, if I ever find ANOTHER huge estate I will definitely be taking all these tips for the future
@@StephanieCanada Somewhere, there's a warehouse, just waiting for you... the Great Depression hit, and its been sitting silent ever since. The stuff of dreams and nightmares, lol Have an awesome weekend.
Databases are so niice
I think your thumbnail is missing the word sell? Because at the moment it says “How fast can I this?”
HIlarious! I was batting 1000 tonight! I fixed it just now 😂
I love your natural hair color! Please please have it professionally dyed so the rest looks exactly the same.
It would be icing on the cake if you had the bottom layer dyed in wild colors :D
Am I reading it wrong, or does the thumbnail say "HOW FAST CAN I THIS?" 😊
BWAHAHA... man oh man. I was batting 1000% with this. I fixed that just now.
I saw that too and cackled. How fast can you *what*??
I spent far to much of this video trying to figure out what the fabric your dress is made out of says....
Can someone explain why the video has so many dislikes? wth did I miss?
I wish we could have met when I lived in Orlando. I'd would have loved to have a partner in crime. 😉
Aww!
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