I reuse biscuit tins to store my notions. Ribbon is wound around empty cotton reels to keep them tidy. Rescued buttons are sewn onto card in sets, saves rummaging through the collection then finding you are one short. I photocopy my patterns, both the front and the yardage info on the back, and store them in a ring binder so they are easy to take shopping. When my girls were young I made clothes for them from fabric left over from clothes I made for myself and leftovers from my mums sewing.
Excellent ideas! I found a gal today who was destashing some of her quilting cotton and grouped them by colors. Also, being in the right place can become an advantage. My daughter met a woman in an exercise class who was cleaning out her mom’s sewing room. She asked my daughter we if she sewed, she replied “no, but my mom does.” She followed her back to her mom’s place and she literally filled up my daughter’s car with bags of vintage patterns (my daughter plans to frame them), a dress form, notions, fabrics, etc. unbelievable! Treat everyone with kindness, you never know what they are going through! Love your hair, Kim! God bless.
I often buy very large garments at the thrift store, pick them apart, then use the fabric for muslins. Sometimes I have to piece the fabric together, but it’s a great way to test drive a pattern. I do need to get back to cataloguing my patterns. That is, when we get a new printer that will actually communicate with my laptop. I have a notebook started, but got overwhelmed,and put it aside. (Nice haircut, Kim!)
I've purchased thrift store garments that fit me but the fabric wasn't attractive or it was faded or worn. I pick the garment apart and use it to make the same garment in different fabric.
Haunt the second owner and second user markets for equipment, tools, patterns, books, notions, and more. Repurpose clothing, including formals, and all else for for use as clothing, as a source of hardware/ fasteners, and trims; keep your eyes on yard sale free boxes for additional repurposing opportunities. Repurpose bath, other towels, and toweling for use as alternative for batting; same for pillows for fiberfill, and comforters/duvet covers for thier assorted parts. Per item, every day linens and covers for outdoor items can reap better savings. When sewing gifts, think of sewing add-ons to a purchased gift; especially among the every day linens. For a while in this area, lots of folks were getting rid of leather furniture for free and some folks were carting these items home and deconstructing them for the usable parts of the leather.
I do all of these except the fabric warehouse because we don't have any nearby. I also watch JoAnn's for when they have patterns for $1.99. I buy a lot of zippers at an area thrift store, many are vintage and unopened. I am teaching some of our grandkids to sew and I have told them if you see a fabric you like, even if it's drapes or sheets or tablecloths , it can still be used for the right sewing projects.
Hi, I just had to say hello... My first name is Dorothy but most people call me Dot. My mum is and grandma was into sewing.. I want to learn but I will be on a very limited budget. I'm here to learn. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot
Hello, Dot! My mom also went by Dot. I am Dorothy’s daughter but I am also Dottie’s grammy- my youngest granddaughter is named after my mom ❤️ sewing doesn’t have to be expensive- all you really need is a machine, a little fabric and some creativity ❤️
Expensive yes, but we end up with something tangible! Something to gift or wear or keep you warm.Compare that with knocking a little white ball around a field or sliding down a mountain. No comparison!
I do use Trello for my stash. I make a board for fabric stash. Then lists for each bin or drawer. Then each piece of fabric is a card. I put the yardage and whether it is prewashed.
You are so organized! I have all of my fabric organized in open shelving with labels for linens, wools, solid cottons, shirting, denims, quilting cottons, linings, and so on, and when I'm ready to start a project I just look in that section to find my fabric. I just think I'm more visual than computer minded to keep track. The idea of Trello interested me, but I quickly became lost and sidetracked with busywork it seemed. I wish I had a way to organize pdf patterns on my laptop, though. I don't really know how to file them. It may just be me, but I'm open to learning if you have answers!
Thank you! I am wearing a Classic Tee from Love Notions with a neckline hack I did when I guest hosted in their channel. Here is that video: ua-cam.com/video/77CVviNhCPw/v-deo.htmlsi=6DVl0SMfBUpNA3_U
I reuse biscuit tins to store my notions. Ribbon is wound around empty cotton reels to keep them tidy. Rescued buttons are sewn onto card in sets, saves rummaging through the collection then finding you are one short. I photocopy my patterns, both the front and the yardage info on the back, and store them in a ring binder so they are easy to take shopping. When my girls were young I made clothes for them from fabric left over from clothes I made for myself and leftovers from my mums sewing.
Great ideas!
Excellent ideas! I found a gal today who was destashing some of her quilting cotton and grouped them by colors. Also, being in the right place can become an advantage. My daughter met a woman in an exercise class who was cleaning out her mom’s sewing room. She asked my daughter we if she sewed, she replied “no, but my mom does.” She followed her back to her mom’s place and she literally filled up my daughter’s car with bags of vintage patterns (my daughter plans to frame them), a dress form, notions, fabrics, etc. unbelievable! Treat everyone with kindness, you never know what they are going through! Love your hair, Kim! God bless.
Thank you so much ❤️
I often buy very large garments at the thrift store, pick them apart, then use the fabric for muslins. Sometimes I have to piece the fabric together, but it’s a great way to test drive a pattern. I do need to get back to cataloguing my patterns. That is, when we get a new printer that will actually communicate with my laptop. I have a notebook started, but got overwhelmed,and put it aside. (Nice haircut, Kim!)
Those are great ideas- thank you for sharing!
I do this too
I've purchased thrift store garments that fit me but the fabric wasn't attractive or it was faded or worn. I pick the garment apart and use it to make the same garment in different fabric.
You look great! Your new hairstyle is so pretty. I hope you’re feeling as well as you’re looking.
Thank you! I am feeling well.
Great ideas, Kim. I’m a retiree and saving money on my sewing is essential! BTW, I love, love, love your haircut….
Thank you!
Kim, you have a lot of great ideas! Thank you for sharing. I will start with cataloging my patterns.
Thank you!
Kim these are all the best ideas. Some I wouldn’t have even thought of! BTW, I’m so happy to see you looking so well! God bless and Happy Easter!
Great ideas. I love the recap at the end. Thanks for sharing.
Hi. Great tips. Thank you for sharing them.
Thrift stores are a great place to buy patterns as well. We have one near us and patterns are only 10 cents.
❤️ yes, great point!
Good ideas. I love your new hair cut.
Thank you ❤️
Great ideas
Kim great video and very informative 😊
Thank you ❤️
Yes notions are so easily found in Thriftstores
Thank you Kim for the ideas, always good ! God Bless !
Thank you!
Haunt the second owner and second user markets for equipment, tools, patterns, books, notions, and more. Repurpose clothing, including formals, and all else for for use as clothing, as a source of hardware/ fasteners, and trims; keep your eyes on yard sale free boxes for additional repurposing opportunities. Repurpose bath, other towels, and toweling for use as alternative for batting; same for pillows for fiberfill, and comforters/duvet covers for thier assorted parts. Per item, every day linens and covers for outdoor items can reap better savings. When sewing gifts, think of sewing add-ons to a purchased gift; especially among the every day linens. For a while in this area, lots of folks were getting rid of leather furniture for free and some folks were carting these items home and deconstructing them for the usable parts of the leather.
I do all of these except the fabric warehouse because we don't have any nearby. I also watch JoAnn's for when they have patterns for $1.99. I buy a lot of zippers at an area thrift store, many are vintage and unopened. I am teaching some of our grandkids to sew and I have told them if you see a fabric you like, even if it's drapes or sheets or tablecloths , it can still be used for the right sewing projects.
Awesome Thank you so much ❤️
Kim what great tutorial. I love your hair!
Thank you ❤️
Great tips!❤
Great ideas. I need to catalog my patterns. I must have 2 or 300 patterns.
Some great ideas Kim, thank you for sharing.😊
Thank you ❤️
Hi, I just had to say hello... My first name is Dorothy but most people call me Dot.
My mum is and grandma was into sewing.. I want to learn but I will be on a very limited budget. I'm here to learn.
Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot
Hello, Dot! My mom also went by Dot. I am Dorothy’s daughter but I am also Dottie’s grammy- my youngest granddaughter is named after my mom ❤️ sewing doesn’t have to be expensive- all you really need is a machine, a little fabric and some creativity ❤️
Love your haircut!
Thank you!
What are some of your favourite fabric warehouses? We're planning a trip to the Carolina's. I'm going to go to The Scrap Exchange - excited!
I don’t know any down that way, but I like
Zinck’s in Indiana & Ohio, and Fabrictopia in San Antonio
@@dorothysdaughtersews Thanks sew much!
Thanks! I’ve been collecting 🎉
Thank you ❤️
Great tips Kim, love your hair ❤
Thank you!
Great ideas. TFS
Thank you ❤️
good tips!
Expensive yes, but we end up with something tangible! Something to gift or wear or keep you warm.Compare that with knocking a little white ball around a field or sliding down a mountain. No comparison!
Amen! ❤️
Really great video 😀
Thank you!
Do you still use Trello? I started, but I just couldn’t keep up with it. Love your new hairdo!
I do use Trello for my stash. I make a board for fabric stash. Then lists for each bin or drawer. Then each piece of fabric is a card. I put the yardage and whether it is prewashed.
You are so organized! I have all of my fabric organized in open shelving with labels for linens, wools, solid cottons, shirting, denims, quilting cottons, linings, and so on, and when I'm ready to start a project I just look in that section to find my fabric. I just think I'm more visual than computer minded to keep track. The idea of Trello interested me, but I quickly became lost and sidetracked with busywork it seemed. I wish I had a way to organize pdf patterns on my laptop, though. I don't really know how to file them. It may just be me, but I'm open to learning if you have answers!
I find the patterns app really helpful. A one time payment of only a few dollars and easy to use. Thanks for these tips. Very helpful.
@@michellewallace8387 yep, that’s what I use for patterns, and then Trello for my stash
I'll take a look at that!@@michellewallace8387
Another great informative video! What fabrics do you usually use for undies?
I like using cotton Lycra, jersey or double brushed polyester
So good and resources so good. But i don't think you said what you are wearing. I like the neckline.
Thank you! I am wearing a Classic Tee from Love Notions with a neckline hack I did when I guest hosted in their channel. Here is that video:
ua-cam.com/video/77CVviNhCPw/v-deo.htmlsi=6DVl0SMfBUpNA3_U
Like yohair
Thank you so much ❤️
A lot of sewers use only the four big pattern companies.
How are undies the biggest expenditure? 🤔 I would think it's the cheapest and the least bought. Is it different in the states? 🤔 #confused
I live in the states and underwear would not be something I would want to sew .While not cheap I wouldn’t think the savings would be worth the effort.