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Sewing and lint go together. I recall seeing lint on my kids' coats when they left the house for the bus so years ago at this point.

I’m delighted with your monthly fabric videos. I find them so helpful since I can’t feel the weight and drape myself. This is a lovely, fun collection!

Oooh! Comedy and fabric...my favorite! Thanks for the morning chuckle. You're so clever with the fabric names.

Thank you for your support on this topic ❤️

My junior high school gym pants were dull bottle blue bloomers. Basically, longer pull-on shorts with elastic in the hem for modesty with a matching camp shirt. 😆

I love these fabric videos. I don't think anyone else is doing these sorts of fabric presentations. I am learning so much. Thank you.

LOVE THE GAUZE AND SILK

Me too.

Check the link to this video in the email that went out for the August Fabric Preview. Maybe it's me, but the link took me to July's Fabric Preview

Y’all ever consider getting on Bluesky? Just finished a project with all secondhand fabric from you, would love to be able to shout you out directly

Thanks so much for showing the fabrics. Your descriptions as well as seeing the fabric move is such a big help in deciding a project for your beautiful collection.

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I just found these videos, very useful when I’m deciding what to purchase. Why California beaches? I’m from Cali, I love the vibe, fabrics and the names!

I adore this collection especially the 1960s vintage canvas. Gorgeous, cheerful colors.

Very useful!!!

You do a great job with these fabric features. Thanks

Very informative video, but you talk so fast, I had to rely on the closed captioning to under stand what you were saying.

Super cute! I bought the pattern today, and made it with fabric I got at my local creative reuse store. I even found leather for the bottom! I didn't have enough leather for the straps, but I made it work with the scraps from the top of the bag. This is a great quick project, and the instructions in the pattern were very clear. The additional ideas in this video are super helpful, and I ended up adding a small pocket to the lining of my bag. I only wish you'd included the dimensions of the fabric cuts. I quilt, so it's easier for me to cut fabric to a known size with my rotary cutter/rulers than to print out the pattern and cut from there (and it's a bit more eco friendly!). Thanks for the pattern!

great video. You were clear and articulate.

Thank you!

I discovered that I could iron ribbon that had gotten creased and wrinkled, and that made recycling it as other bows much more doable. Even the thin ribbon that is not fabric can be smoothed out nicely by lightly rubbling it on a curling iron set on low.

Just found you---how nice---educational and presented with enthusiasm and in professional way---thanks a bunch.

How wonderful that your store is willing to go to such lengths to make the most of the fabrics. I still keep super scrappy pueces of whole cloth because i can't bear to waste it.

❤ the organic flannel! I need a new nightgown...maybe it's time to order some cool fabric.

This lady is pretty great!

Hello! I am very happy to see these golden hides! Might there still be one available?

Even if these fabrics have sold, I still like watching the video for the fabric and apparel sewing education!

Lolol about the floppy flacid bolts

I love your videos. I'm learning as I go how to effectively use fabrics, so hearing you describe textures and drapes and project ideas is super helpful for me.

Thank you. Great video.

Thanks Kelly!

I love the concept of A Thrifty Notion but why are the fabrics so expensive. Almost equivalent to new and far pricer than me thrifting myself. Just curious.

Hello. I just bought a 100% polyester child’s chef hat from hobby lobby. The iron-on little patches says if used on polyester fabrics it will be better to use glue instead of the iron. My question is: what kind of glue should I buy? Thanks! 🎄👍🏼

I would go to your sophisticated party! Like, "The Finer Things" club on The Office.

Thanks for the descriptions and possible projects on fabrics. Very informative 👍🏼👍🏼

Excellent presentation!

I would love more information on the history of different fabrics - their geographic origins, what they were originally used for, etc. I think it would be enough 'material' for separate videos for the history of different fabrics, instead of trying to fit it all in one video, simply because fiber and weave can be the same for many fabrics, but the history of one fabric with the same fiber and weave as another, could be completely different. I just bought 2 vintage textile books that I am reading to learn more about the fabrics that were around in the 1920's (no synthetics!) and the late 40's, and I would love to learn more about fabrics from other eras, too. And it's also funny how the same name of a fabric, can change meaning through the years. The muslin of a century ago isn't the same fabric that we call muslin today. Same with gingham. Fascinating! Anyway, love to learn the history of fabrics, as well as their properties.

This is just my opinion, but I specifically watch these to learn more about textiles, and if you were to go more in-depth on the history of things I would love that! I watch these when I know I have some time to truly digest them, not when I just want background noise, so longer or chattier fits the genre I think. You have so much knowledge to share and you have a soothing personality that makes it easy to learn from, thank you for putting your time, energy and heart into producing these! I also am not too fussed about what the background of your videos looks like, but on a side note, I will say I was very happy that you did not make slurping, swallowing or "ahhh" noises when you sipped your tea lol. I would still watch your videos if you did that, but I really hate it when I can hear people eating/drinking, especially on a video :D

As promised, here are the "Ten Steps to Health" from my favorite mug: 1. Eat more vegetable than less meat 2. Take more vinegar than less salt 3. Eat more fruits than less sugar 4. Bite small and chew lot 5. Dress light and take in sunlight 6. Be active not talkative 7. Walk more than drive car 8. Give more and take less 9. Forget about worries and sleep tight 10. Laugh more than being angry This mug and it's great advice makes me smile every time I use it! I hope you can get some enjoyment out of it, too! Thanks for watching! Kelly

I would be interested in a booklet with various twill fabric samples.

You had me cracking up in this video, I love it ❤ Also, that fancy fabric that is red one way and blue the other way reminds me of Princess Aurora when the fairies keep changing the color of her dress while she's dancing!

This video feels like something I would watch at school, it's so professional! I really like how you used your pointer stick thingy 😂.

Hi! I have a question. If you are trying to identify a mystery fabric, would you be able to see these weave patterns if you look very close (or use a magnifying glass), or is it best to just go by secondary characteristics like the drape/sheen/tear-ability?

Thank you for this information! I am wondering, is the fabric for the shirt you are wearing in this video an open knit, or a weave? I was also noticing the baskets in the back illustrating that over/under woven structure 😂.

This was such a good introduction to the series, I learned a lot already!

What a fantastic post! Thank you for sharing.

Can confirm that an elastic waist quilting cotton skirt is an excellent first garment sewing project! Glad i picked an "easy" fabric and a fun print for something satisfying instead of frustrating early in my sewing journey. Also, quilting cotton tote bags and pouches were excellent non-garment early sewing projects. Loving this series!

Thanks for watching! Here's a link to the blog post, which also has a fabric yardage printable: athriftynotion.com/a/blog/quilting-cotton Here are some other resources related to sewing clothing with quilting cotton: thefabricfox.co.uk/blog/utilizing-quilting-cotton-to-create-stunning-clothing/ www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2012/07/sewing-clothing-with-quilting-cotton.html blog.seamwork.com/fabric/sewing-garments-with-quilting-cottons/

Disclaimer: Most of the information included in this post came from my existing knowledge of the textile industry and supply chain management gained while completing my degree in Apparel and Textiles. However, I am a firm believer in fact-checking before sharing information, as I want to avoid the chances of ever sharing false information. Resources from the Environmental Justice Foundation, International Labour Organization, and Environmental Protection Agency were consulted for this post. If this is a topic you are interested in and want to learn more, those are a few sources I would recommend. Here are a few links to specific pages and studies that were referenced for this video (I'll admit, I forgot to save all of them, but these are the key ones!) Nutrient pollution from the EPA: www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution Data about pesticide poisoning was obtained from this recent study: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-09939-0 Child Labor in Cotton: www.ilo.org/ipecinfo/product/download.do?type=document&id=29655