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Three easy steps for sorting fabric scraps

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Three easy steps for sorting fabric scraps

As a follow up to the virtual I Love my Fabric Party a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d share how I go about sorting and organizing my fabric scraps. While I’m working on a project, I tend to just throw all my scraps into a basket and ignore them for a few months. Then, when the basket becomes particularly unsightly, or I have some motivation to tidy up, like the virtual party, I will set up tackling the scraps. In this video, I share some ideas on what you can do with your scraps, how to sort through them efficiently and share tips for how to store them later.

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How to fold fabric for stacked storage

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How to fold fabric for stacked storage

Today is the first day of the second annual I Love my fabric virtual party! So, in celebration and in the hopes of helping you organize your fabric, today’s video is devoted to fabric folding. I know kind of boring but, trust me, it is key to a well organized stash. This method of folding can be used when storing fabric in either drawers or shelves. The main benefit is that you can see all of your fabric stash at a glance. Nothing will get hidden underneath something else. The bonus benefit is that the fabric will have fewer wrinkles.

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VIDEO How to fold and store tissue paper sewing patterns

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VIDEO How to fold and store tissue paper sewing patterns | Sew DIY

In today’s video, I share my favorite method for folding and storing tissue paper sewing patterns. This is especially helpful if you use Big 4 patterns with those tiny envelopes and you cut out (as opposed to trace) your patterns. (By the way, in case you missed it, I also did a video about tracing versus cutting.) The first best thing about this folding method is that it makes the pattern pieces easy to get back into those tiny envelopes. The second best thing is that it keeps them flat and organized so that when you’re ready to sew the pattern again, it’s easy to find the pattern pieces you need.

This video is the last in my series of pattern focused videos but if you have a special request let me know and I may just do a video about it. And let me know if you have any favorite methods for storing this type of printed pattern. Happy sewing!

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