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Our “Sewing Economically” month continues with organization! Today I’m sharing how organizing my projects, fabrics and patterns help me to save money and be intentional with my creating!
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@ibelieveinpandas Год назад

I'm going to try the batch cutting mainly to avoid second guessing pattern choices. Once it's cut, there's no going back.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You're right!

@daniellepazz2821 Год назад

I do this all the time because if not, I will always second guess my choices 🙄

@PeteJustPete Год назад

I “catalog” my pattern collection on Pinterest. A board for each designer that contains images/examples of the completed garments and then sections with line drawings sorted by garment type. The line drawings help me most for hacking or “sewing the style”. I love the filing cabinet idea for the physical patterns!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's such a smart idea!

@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668 Год назад

The Pinterest idea is a great one with the examples

@Petunia956 Год назад

Interested to see jennie’s wardrobe take shape. Especially since I am a moonlit summer as well. Thanks for providing so much sewing inspiration to all of us. I have sewed for years yet always learn something new from your channel

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I love to hear that!

@seasonallyproductive Год назад

Great inspo. I used to store my patterns a similar way. Now I have a projector and was able to have an incredibly therapeutic purge of paper from my sewing room

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I really need to figure out the projector! I think that could be a game changer for me as well!

@seasonallyproductive Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery Do it!!!! It is much more intimidating than it needs to be. Very simple once you get around to it. I put it off for far too long, too

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

@@seasonallyproductive I really need to! I don’t know why it’s so intimidating! Can I send you a DM for a couple of questions?

@pamelashumate4355 Год назад

I enjoy your channel and I also sew for mental health. It really helps my anxiety. I was really shocked that it works. My family will get tired of me sewing garments for them. I am enjoying it even though at times I run into some difficult steps. I just walk away for a few minutes and go back to it.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Same for me!

@denisedorsey2889 Год назад

I approach my sewing process differently. I like to go from A to Z one project at a time. It helps me stay focused. Batch cutting wouldn’t work for me. Perhaps part of it has to do with the fact that I don’t have a great cutting table and if I need to cut a dress or pants, I have to put my two cutting mats side by side on the floor and cut there. Love that we can always change our process as we change or our circumstances change.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

This is a great point! I didn't used to batch cut, I would just do projects all the way through and that worked for me then. This is what works now and I'm sure that will change as well.

@donnaschindlbeck7457 Год назад

Ha! I was ironing my recent fabric haul getting ready to store while watching your video. Then I went on to purging printed out patterns that I’ll likely not use again. Thanks for the cleanup motivation 😊😂 My sewing space is in a basement as well and the dehumidifier runs 24/7. I recently switched to printing my PDF patterns on 8.5 x 11 newspaper stock. Easy to work with and less bulky than regular printer paper.

@nancynewman6592 Год назад

Cool idea! Thanks :)

@delta8885 Год назад

it never occurred to me to look for a lighter grade 8x11 - what a great idea

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea! I buy the cheapest printer paper I can find as it's usually much thinner, but newspaper stock is a great idea!

@debe8890 Год назад

Where do you get this awesome newspaper stock???

@donnaschindlbeck7457 Год назад

@@debe8890 Amazon! It’s called school smart 85250 newsprint drawing paper 30 lb, 8 1/2 x 11, 500 sheets. Works in an ordinary printer. You can use colors too.

@reneemorgan9320 Год назад

Its very helpful to see how you organize your patterns, fabric, etc. I just started using Trello to organize my patterns so I can use what I have and stop buying more patterns. 😂 I am really enjoying this series and the pattern hacking tutorials. Thanks for letting us in your sewing room. ❤

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@lisabilkerdyk7778 Год назад

I’m a Trello user, too. I love it!

@amikrenzel5788 Год назад

I love the top you are wearing!!! The best tip I got was to put each project into its own container, why have I never thought of that in all my decades of sewing. I used to batch cut and do marathon sewing sessions in my younger days and it was so fun. Think I am going to do that again. My biggest sewing roadblock right now is fitting and making wearable toiles. I am tall and have to lengthen arms, legs, crotch depth and also have a small bust and hourglass figure so there are many tweaks. I have a love for new patterns so I have to do all the adjustments every time. Guess I need more T&T patterns with pattern hacks. I so need to organize my patterns and fabric. I have moved it too many times and it is in chaos, I can never find what I want. A couple days ago I was going through some of my bins and realized I have a lot I no longer love so am looking forward to the Destashify video as it is time to send it off to new homes and get some stuff I want with that cash.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good! I'm excited about selling on Destashify so I'm looking forward to that video as well 😂.

@mickeyhinkson1750 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your process. I LOVE batch cutting because I cut in a “public” area of my home, so I get it all done in a fairly short amount of time, which decreases the grumbling from inconvenienced members of the family 😂. I also include a weight notation on all of my altered and self-drafted patterns (in code only I can crack) so I can tell at a glance if the pattern will work, or if I need to start from basics.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@alexandrawellington8028 Год назад

Extremely comprehensive video!! I like to put a cedar ball in each cubby with fabric in it as it works really really well to not have infestations of bugs. xxxxxx

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's an excellent idea! I'm totally going to do that!

@alexandrawellington8028 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery it has seriously worked for fabric that I have had for a couple of decades!!!!!!

@mmcgrath737 Год назад

I really found your organizational ideas helpful. I also could not help thinking how fortunate your children are to have a parent that is so positive about creativity!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That is so kind of you to say! My hope is that I'm raising well rounded children, but it can be hard to tell how you're doing 😂.

@karinyoung9436 Год назад

First of all, I love ur channel! Secondly, yes send all the links next week in ur newsletter. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge and love of sewing. Looking forward to future vids!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I can definitely do that!

@SlowSewingMama Год назад

Yes, the alterations/mending would be great. I have two pants I need to shorten the hem - had them for over two months.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good! I have some of those projects as well!

@charlottealexander2329 Год назад

Prayers for your mom’s complete healing. 💕

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!

@ceceliaharris5660 Год назад

I hang my PDF patterns in the basement from pattern hooks which means I don't ever need to fold them (a big plus, I think) and I do have a system for storing my fabric that I like. Today, though, I was inspired to go through my patterns and get rid of those I don't intend to make again or that don't fit me anymore. That bit of advice from you was quite welcome! I put around 35 patterns in the recycling bin and made room for new patterns!! Thanks for the inso.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good!

@granjan252 Год назад

Wow! So many great ideas. I really appreciate these topics. I especially love the pattern hack videos. I have no shortage of pattern hack ideas, just a lack of courage. You are helping with that. Thanks for your hard work on behalf of all the sewists who follow you. ❤️

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good! I'm so glad you're enjoying the hacking videos and finding them helpful!

@janetmalwitz7491 Год назад

Great video. Liked seeing how you store /organize your fabrics. I store/organize my patterns like you do. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@suek7086 Год назад

For taped pdf patterns I fold them to fit the zippered envelopes I bought off Amazon. Then, I stick the envelope under one of my machines overnight. After it’s flat they go in magazine holders. I include traced off versions in the same envelope. I usually print the front picture but not the instructions.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a smart idea!

@mshrade3580 Год назад

Pattern hacking is great. Tutorials are great. Sew-alongs are great. Thank you so much.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

😂 Oh good! I have plans for all of these!

@sharonnewport7257 Год назад

Excellent video Whitney great ideas 😊

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@amdelorey Год назад

Thanks Whitney. Always a favourite topic. I keep my paper patterns in a similar way. However, last year I started loading patterns and my fabric stash into Trello. I found this is fabulous and so inspiring. It has taken a while to upload initially but not hard to add new fabrics or patterns as they come in. And easy to browse and search. I have just tucked a bin of heavier fabric under a bed so with Trello I know what is there and where fabrics are located. I also put the leftover pieces that are large enough for binding or underwear or such projects in one bin. I then purge that once a year. I have not Marie Kondo'd mine but am now inspired to do that.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I need to look into Trello more!

@lisabilkerdyk7778 Год назад

I agree. Trello is wonderful!

@amierikke6225 Год назад

I’m not sure how I came upon doing batch cutting, but for me it’s a game changer. Cutting out is my least favorite part of the sewing process, and I find if I can get that done, I can move along to the fun part, actual sewing. So spending a whole day cutting out several garments is very productive for me. I put my separate sewing projects in jumbo ziplock storage bags, fabric, pattern, instructions and with all the notions I need for that garment. I can quickly see the project through the bag, the bags are the perfect size, relatively cheap, reusable, available in local stores and the ziplock keeps everything clean and protected. I have all my fabrics in plastic bins from target arranged by fabric type- knits and woven, and solid vs print. I store my fabric bins in our unfinished basement. I have a very similar system for all my patterns but for my big 4, I have them once again in those bins. I print off my pdf patterns as I use them and have those arranged by indie company in larger envelopes in bins too. I really appreciate this video, organization is key to being thrifty when sewing!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!

@leannsews Год назад

Great video. Yes, your own fall checklist would be interesting too. After a summer of other fun (friends and family stuff plus amazing weather), I'm very eager to sew. The one thing I want to do this fall and winter is also sew for next spring and summer. I find that once May comes all heck breaks loose with gardening and other events so I want to try to pack it all in this winter.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@lorieburtt592 Год назад

I love your organization systems. They are very similar to my own, but I got some GREAT tips on how to make mine even better, particularly making my fabrics more accessible. My quite large fabric stash is about to get a major reorg, because the categories I used to batch fabrics together is no longer serving me. It’s going to be a huge undertaking, but I’m really looking forward to it. In that process, I’ll get to see everything I’ve got, which usually sparks creative juices. I also liked that you admitted to not being perfect, but being well organized is not the same as being perfectly tidy. Knowing that everything has a home, and having a system that makes everything easily accessible and easy to put away are the things that make you organized. Creative endeavors are frequently messy. It’s just part of the process of being a maker of things. Thank you for another great video. Such fun! 🥰

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I love that! You are right. Being organized and being tidy are two different things!

@nancynewman6592 Год назад

I love the idea of making some special items for your mom. Maybe you can look at making a future video on this subject, as so many of us take care of someone while they recuperate. It would be great to learn from you what items are things that the loved one would appreciate, and would make their temporary circumstances more comfortable

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I can definitely do a video on that!

@CSmith-tn8nv Год назад

Forgive the multiple comments but I tend to chime in as the video is running. I love the hanging hooks for pdf taped patterns. Printer paper is so thick, I find them to bulky to really fold.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@janedrolet2807 Год назад

I store my PDF patterns on my iPad as a collection in Books. Then it is like using a catalogue wherever I happen to be, and really enjoy being able to look at them , read the instructions, visualize…you all know what I mean. I also use the instructions from there, I don’t print those. I have my projector patterns on a dedicated older laptop set beside my cutting table. More current paper patterns are in a plastic tower of drawers. In Canada we don’t get $.99 pattern sales so I really haven’t bought paper patterns since discovering what I refer to as my Favourite Four. Love Notions, Itch to Stitch, Sinclair and Ellie and Mac. Jalie is a favourite as well and they are both paper and digital. Fabric is in Rubbermaid totes with labels. I am also in a basement sewing room.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That is such a good system!

@marietremble9426 Год назад

Wonderful video. Lots of great ideas. Any chance that, at some point, you could discuss how you record fabric care and content so you don’t forget by the time you use a ‘deep stash’ fabric? Love your channel!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I can definitely talk more about that!

@fri5481 Год назад

Enjoy this type of show and tell content. Thanks for sharing 💗

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@puzzlesgd Год назад

Enjoyed this all sewing categories organization immensely. I'm saving for a vintage-like cabinet. Love this content. Look forward to all your plans until the new year. Thank you for all you do😊😍💟💞

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@sharonhost2469 Год назад

Yes, would love to get your personal fall basics list. Always helps to see others plans!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Ok!

@shirettejohnson8326 Год назад

I love the colors together in your top! Some of my favorites. I like batch cutting too. For my little grandchildren gallon zipper bags work for their small stuff. Can't wait to see your makes for your mom and sister as well as your friend.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you!

@gloriaallender1886 Год назад

Love this video! I store my patterns in a very similar way.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I"m so glad!

@Aurora-uh9nk Год назад

This vlog is so so interesting Whitney 😊. I love hearing yr voice ! plus yr organizational skills are amazing. I definitely need to work on my productivity as it takes me ages to finish a project 😢. Even though u sew on a daily basis you are dishing out so many projects , simply AMAZING ! I know u r extremely busy however I would appreciate if u would consider a pattern grading tutorial for bodice , sleeve , skirts and pants ( preferably increasing the size 😂). I am sure many of us have some patterns we bought some years back and now due to gravity and weight gain they do not fit . Prayers always to yr dear Mum and yr family. Big hug 😊

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I can definitely do a pattern grading video tutorial. That's a great idea! That darn gravity has affected us all 😂.

@debe8890 Год назад

I do a similar organization technique to your pattern storage, however when I download a PDF file to go into my computer folder I print out the front page and put it in my notebook also. This way I don't have to go to the computer folder to see what I have, it is right there with the rest of my patterns in the 'dresses' binder. I also batch cut a lot. It helps when I sew for my grandkids. Sewing size 12 for 3 of them, and size 7 for 3 of them, as well as 3 other sizes and use cafeteria style trays to organize each garment-to-be like the 7 Love Notion's Tempo Sundress.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@Brenda_S Год назад

As I’m watching this I’m knee deep into an organization process very similar to your method. It’s taking me a long time but I have already experienced the benefits of having my patterns organized in large folders by garment type. I am rediscovering patterns that I love but have forgotten as well as patterns that are similar to new releases so I do not need to purchase another pattern. Praying for your Mom 💕

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I find the same thing with organizing this way!

@kimh.4667 Год назад

Mending, and alterations is what I plan to do this month. Perfect! Thanks

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good!

@alisoneichler4257 Год назад

I live in the same town as PDF Plotting! When I pick up my print job the pages are rolled. I’ve purchased mailing tubes from Amazon and keep the original pattern in tubes. I often slip the traced/altered pattern pieces in the tube. The tubes stand up in. Tall trash can … might be time for an additional can!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's an excellent idea!

@craftymystic4868 Год назад

Could identify! I batch cut, and pile it up, but switching seasons I can improve, as I don’t feel like sewing those shorts I cut out now it’s cooler, so that now lives in a plastic container with a lid. Most of the time with a lid. And identify too with buying dupes of the Big 4. I figure I must really want to make it, rubber band them together, and try to give it more prominence in my piling system. Thanks, Whitney! Was interesting to see how organization could look. I myself thrive on visual stimulation so rotate out fabric pieces and yarn, for that matter, for squishing or petting or wondering what the best use of it would be. ❤️ and for your family, 🙏🏽

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Going through the stash periodically is so good for me as well, both to inspire and remind me what I have!

@lauriedrankin Год назад

Love your "brain brew!" I cannot wait until you and Jenny do the thrift shopping video. On the edge of my seat for that one! :)

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good! We're excited to do that one!

@kandacek63 Год назад

Yes please, love seeing your checklist. Kim over at Dorothy’s Daughter turned me on to this app called Patterns, so I’ve started organizing my stash onto that. Kind of like your notebooks. ;) great place to see them all in one place.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Ooh! I haven't heard of that app! I need to look into that!

@sandimichaels2324 Год назад

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Great info!!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@dianemontavon5670 Год назад

Thank you this was a very helpful video. I need to figure out a better storage solution for my space. I have a very small room, but I'm lucky to have a separate room for sewing. Thank you again for all you do.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668 Год назад

Great video Whitney, I also batch cut and have boxes marked so I know what is cut and what is waiting to cut, I will show you in my next video. I also have special projects that will take a long time to make and are much more creative, so I only sew these from time to time when I a feeling it. Still looking for a great way to store patterns, haven’t really come across the best way yet, still looking, Deb 👍

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@mcomeslast Год назад

I do the bin thing. Helps me keep track of supplies.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's smart!

@tammylem5248 Год назад

Lladybird! Love Lauren. Also love that y’all know each other. 😍😍😍

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I love following Lauren as well!

@jacqpot9413 Год назад

Thank you, Whitney! This was very helpful!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Map pleasure!

@Escape10mom Год назад

Loving this content! I too store my patterns & info in binders & patterns in a file cabinet. I really need to purge some fabrics as well as some patterns. Can't wait to see the thrifting video!!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I need to do some purging as well!

@buslady6695 Год назад

Love your organizational skills.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I"m so glad!

@pmclaughlin4111 Год назад

A pseudo alteration suggestion: adding pockets (or making those ridiculous tiny pockets big enough to be used...perhaps in conjunction with thrifting. Bin suggestion: Some bins are slightly wider than others. Put the materials in ziplock bags and put two or three bags in the bucket that will use the same thread.. if you sew in an area where there are other people who might knock over your bin, the ziplock bags are a lifesaver. Also throw a magnet in the bin (I use my kids old building toys or giveaway refrigerator magnets. You will need the pins and needles anyway and that way they stick close.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That is so smart!!

@victoriahannah1633 Год назад

Love those colors in the top your wearing and it looks so good on you. It usually takes me a couple of days to batch cut 4-5 things because I’m in & out. It does help though because like you said you can go in for just a few minutes or longer periods of time & get so much done. I’m waiting on some fabric now and I’ll be doing some batch cutting to take on our semi-annual trip to Fla. All that with the sewing accessories will be going into ziplock bags & packed for the trip. I never thought of ironing the facings on here that will really help save time. I just have a little fabric that I keep in a couple of nice size drawers. I fold my fabric in half lengthwise and then I use one of my wide & long quilt type of rulers and place it at the top of fabric and just keep rolling it down & turning fabric with it . When my fabric is all folded up I slip the quilting ruler out and put some clips to keep fabric from unfolding. If I don’t have clips I use big long Bobby pins. I can fold over fabric if needed. Tutorial on lining things . Pretty pretty please.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Sure! I can definitely talk more about linings! What are you wanting to learn most regarding linings?

@victoriahannah1633 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery how to put them in bodices & skirts. I love lined skirts for dressing for church. So simple & quick.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

@@victoriahannah1633 sure! I can definitely do that!

@darshnarach8889 Год назад

Such a useful vid... :) I have started saving and image of the parrerns on my computer so I have a visual gallery I can flick through that is always accessable. i can save images of the fabric, the design and notes of what i want to change or a look i am trying to aim at... so its like a design plan.

@darshnarach8889 Год назад

I can then print that for a visual plan or just have it ready to keep with fabric and have a swatch to attach at the time. Then i can add notes of how the fabric washed too...

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That is such a fabulous idea!

@michellelemesurier3106 Год назад

Looking forward to all the upcoming videos 😄.. loving the pattern hacks.. I'm starting for plans for Christmas sewing and these will be perfect to make changes the "right way" for family sewing.. not looking forward to "full tummy" adjustment my father in laws jacket is going to require😳

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are so good to sew for all your family! This is also a great time to start all of that!

@sew_So_beautiful Год назад

The top you are wearing is so cute!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you!

@karolmolpus9536 Год назад

Love your fun t-shirt!!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you so much!

@enahitt Год назад

I do my PDF patterns like you do. As I ve been sewing this month, you come to mind for budget sewing. Just finished a shacket from the Aria Love notion pattern, using some flannel I had in my stash ans using leftover from a dress to do the trim , cuffs, yoke etc. so going though making use of leftovers with my new sews . Working on my fall/winter capsule even though it hasnt dropped yet. I did buy it ,so looking forward t o that .

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Ooh! I bet that Aria made a great shacket!

@lindas1407 Год назад

So helpful, thanks for all your tips! 😊

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@michellem3899 Год назад

Great ideas Whitney. I hang my PDF printouts over a pvc pipe hanging under the edge of my cutting table, but I really need to get rid of those that I a, it going to make again.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a great idea!

@willemienkort7791 Год назад

Thank you for sharing!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@coachcasey9823 Год назад

Love your sweater, it looks so cute on you! Also very jealous that you can wear a sweater- it’s still hot as heck in my neck of the woods!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you! We've had a couple of days in the 60s and I'm loving it! I think it's supposed to get back into the 80s this weekend, but I'll take these cooler days when they come!

@julieannemooreedwards9909 Год назад

Thanks for the tips 😍

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@puzzlesgd Год назад

I think Trello is the name of the pattern organization on computer. Hope this helps❣️

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

You are correct!

@lisabilkerdyk7778 Год назад

I use Trello. It’s really helpful when I want inspiration on what to sew. I created 2 categories (boards): Pattern Catalog and Fabric Stash. I have my patterns listed by company. I scan in a copy of the pattern envelope front and back. My fabric is also categorized as knit or woven with other info on how much yardage I have. When I’m at the fabric store, I can find a pattern and how much yardage I need without needing to bring the actual pattern. It took a long time to categorize my patterns and fabric but it was well worth the effort.

@mcomeslast Год назад

Pdfs always help. I can’t buy any ikea for the sewing room until I have one. I am working on setting up an organizer for my sewing things separate from my calendar planner.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a good idea!

@donnabronner4837 Год назад

I'm really interested to get into thrifting, especially seeing how you alter/make something wearable.

@buslady6695 Год назад

Warning: it's addictive.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh good! We'll do a video on that. It will probably be in October, but stay tuned!

@karolmolpus9536 Год назад

Great video as always ❣️😅

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Thank you!

@susandalen7985 Год назад

Such exciting and inspiring ideas! I love your videos! I was thinking about your sewing projects for your mom. You may already know about this, but Style Sew Me has a free shirt pattern for women going through chemo called the “Susanne.” I thought I’d share in case you hadn’t seen it. I hope your mom is okay. ❤️

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Oh my gosh! I hadn't seen that! I'm going to go grab that right away! Thank you so much!

@mid-centurymoderngirl8271 Год назад

Love your videos!! I love the batch cutting!! I am putting in place now!! Also - I can't find the exact Elfa units you are using? They look super tall - How tall/wide/deep are they? Thank you!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Mine are stacked units. I have a 10 bar ones on bottom and 7 bar ones on top. I have the widest that they come in.

@amysheridan4496 Год назад

Yes, please send all the things next newsletter! And how do you store the big rolls that you get when you print off at PDF plotting or other copy shop?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I cut all of my copy shop print offs and then store them like I do the taped together pdfs!

@amysheridan4496 Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery duh, why didn’t I think of that 🙄I have been keeping mine rolled up and stored in a clean trash can that I got at Target because I wanted to keep all the sizes. But of course no reason I can’t just cut out the pattern pieces and fold them up. Thanks for kickstarting my brain 😂

@dianemorrall2687 Год назад

I don't mean to sound like I'm nagging but will you include a tutorial on how to match a pattern across the CF of a shirt at some stage? What you have done so far has been really great.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

😂 You're not nagging! I promised that one and I will definitely get to that soon. I have two plaids (one for my husband and one for my son) that need to get sewn up soon! I'll film how I do the matching!

@sonyahuffman5761 Год назад

I loved this video! I did the Everyday Style body shape and it told me I was a rectangle….and it was spot on. What body shape are you, if you don’t mind me asking?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I am a rectangle with a full bust, which means I can go between rectangle and apple. Depending on the garment, I kind of go between the two!

@karolmolpus9536 Год назад

You've been sewing how long? Wow, you have a lot of patterns!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I've been sewing since 2006. I 100% had a pattern shopping problem in the early days (and I love thrifting them). While I still buy patterns, I'm not nearly as bad as I used to be!

@dawnjeffersramstad8401 Год назад

I use my late parents bedroom set dressers as my containers for my fabric the same way you use your Elfa drawers. My next house will be senior housing--maybe 10+ years from now--but as I sew while downsizing I love having those dressers repuposed. Before, I used stackable under the bed bins (giant shoe boxes). That worked when I sewed in the same space where the trundle bed for my parents when they visited. But as they passed and my 3 children left home, that system was way too easy to expand. I hope this helps someone else.🤟

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I love this! That's a great way to repurpose!

@mysewingpractice Год назад

I have endeavored to have a seasonal capsule for about 5 years. I have found that I have more solid colors now and embrace textures more. This allows the pieces to be more interchangeable . Can you speak to this? In other words, Do you find the same thing occurring?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I definitely do! I find that if I stick to a 80% solid/20% prints in my wardrobe that it's more wearable for me. I can easily get sucked into the pretty prints, but if I can switch to more texture and less print, it fits into the closet better!

@Olivia-ko6mi 7 месяцев назад

How do you plan for the matching notions for each project - like matching thread, size needles, buttons, interfacing, tape, etc?

@TomKatStitchery 7 месяцев назад

I actually keep quite a stock of my most common notions so I always have them on hand. As far as thread, because I sew in a color palette, I almost always have the thread I need. I actually purchased the Gutermann thread color card from Wawak and I use that to match to projects and then order my thread directly from Wawak online. It's quite a bit cheaper than buying thread locally!

@judymunroe1617 Год назад

Hi Whitney-great ideas! 🥰 What do you do with the scraps of left-over fabric once you have cut out the pattern? I know you mentioned making bias biding. If I can’t do that I still have fabric that in no way would be enough for anything but more than just a few scraps

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I can definitely talk more about the scraps!

@lindamcgregor6585 Год назад

Love all your videos. I have a question for your alterations/mending video. I am working on Cashmerette patterns and belong to the club. I made the Kineton dress from some really special rayon challis printed in Spain. I thought it turned out perfect until I wore it. I asked for help on the choosing pattern size and was recommended to use the 16 E/F for the top. it is too tight (just a little across the top of the bust that makes the armhole to snug in the front. Can this be fixed? I also need to fix the elastic in the wrists is too tight/easy fix. (I used the chart in the pattern for the length of elastic). I also didn't do a good job with the easing of the sleeve cap on one shoulder that makes me crazy but probably others wouldn't notice. I wonder if I should just make a new one -maybe an 18 E/F, do a better job on installing the sleeves and longer elastic for the wrist and then go back to this one. What would you do?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

The tightness in the bust might be a bit hard to alter. You could let out a little bit of the center front and center back seam and see if that gives you more room there. What are your upper and full bust measurements?

@kimh.4667 Год назад

Please resend all of the above commented. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

My pleasure!

@AshtownCreations Год назад

When you mentioned ironing your patterns out, is that the actual pattern pieces? Or the fabric? If it’s the pieces is there anything you do special to keep the paper from burning, crinkling up etc? It makes sense to start with flat pieces, I just haven’t heard about ironing pattern pieces before.

@AshtownCreations Год назад

Sorry, you answered it later in the video!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Just make sure you use the matte tape and not the shiny tape. The shiny tape will distort with the iron.

@AshtownCreations Год назад

@@TomKatStitchery Thank you!

@barbarataylor8101 Год назад

I would love to get more info about projector sewing

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Me too! I know there is a Facebook group.

@raspeight22 Год назад

Please include all mentioned guides in your next email…..THANKS!!

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Sure!

@4snkhouse Год назад

How hard would it be to link any sew alongs that you’ve done in the past that you plan to add to your basics or fall capsule or that would work for a fall capsule ?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

That's a really good idea!

@anessaharris9947 Год назад

🇨🇦😃

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

❤️❤️❤️

@CSmith-tn8nv Год назад

How do you smooth patterns that have taped alterations. Mine always melts & distorts the pattern even when pressing from the non-taped side with an organza pressing cloth. Just wondering if there is a tip for that.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

I have found that the green Scotch Tape (that is matte and not shiny) doesn't distort with the iron. The cellophane tape (the shiny) does distort.

@angienorman5974 Год назад

Could you please share the company that you use for pdf printing.

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

Sure! I use PDFPlotting.com .

@lenorebaker8147 Год назад

My husband wants me to move my stash into bins in the garage. I live in Chicago. Will this be a problem with climate control?

@TomKatStitchery Год назад

If they are in plastic bins (and have no holes or cracks) you would be fine with bugs. I would worry about moisture possibly. You could vacuum seal the yardage and then put into bins. That would keep it safe from moisture and bugs!