Anyone else put off doing this because you feel overwhelmed with so much of it? I need to just do it. Your room looks so organized. I can only imagine how nice it feels with out stuff from other projects all mixed together in your work space.
oh yes! It took me a while because like you I kept getting overwhelmed but honestly the thought of having an organized room and not being overwhelmed by all my fabric kept me going!!! just take it a little at a time and you can do it!!
I measured the depth of my shelves with my ruler and marked that spot with painters tape. I folded my fabric accordion-style using the ruler as a guide. Once I had this depth folded, I then folded the fabric over and over, then put it on a shelf. I found fabric I had forgotten, and it is so much easier to find what I need. I highly recommend folding your fabric in a uniforms manner.
Diana….I absolutely love you ! I just found you a few weeks ago and am watching all your videos! have learned a lot ! Love the way you use the little clips instead of pins and notching the fabric to mark quarters (my pins always fell out) And giving the neck band and cuffs etc a memory press before sewing ends❤️❤️😍❤️ You are the best I’ve watched!! Now a great tip on folding fabric!!!! Thank you 😎
This is just what I need! Moving into a home where I have a large dedicated sewing room and need to get the fabrics out of the dreaded bins from moving. With some new shelving, this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing. One quick question: With the thicker knits - sweater, french terry, have you ever used the wider ruler (I think it's 8.5" wide) to keep the folder fabric more compact?
Oh my word, this is like a shop! Fabulous idea, I so wish I had so much space to have a sewing room! I try to keep everything together but I’d love a room like yours 🥰
Ooooh girrrl! Thank you thank you! This is such perfect timing… I just started reorganizing my sewing room a couple days ago. I’d have been so embarrassed if anyone could see the mess it was in! Way worse than yours was Hee Hee 😊 I cannot wait until it’s completed so I can feel joy again when entering my happy place! 💕
I just did this to all my fabric. I used to roll all my fabric but after awhile it really starts to fall apart. The cardboard idea is great, I’m going to do that. Thanks
Thank you for your folding fabric tips!! I'm about to set up shelves to hold my fabric, which currently is in bins. The timing for your tutorial is perfect! Your fabric looks so organized!
Thanks Dianna this video was very helpful. I am going to start with a small section of my fabric stash at a time till I get it all folded nicely how you showed us in your video.
Perfect timing!! I just went through the same thing 2 weeks ago but the knits and lightweight wovens have been difficult compared to the quilting cottons. So excited for this video!
Thank you!! Love it! Just in time because my room looks just like your before. I’m actually going to organize now since I’m done house cleaning 😜 Question, is swim wear hard to sew? Also what type of needles would say you would maybe need? Thanks so much for sharing this, great idea!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’m going to organize now, since I’m done house cleaning 😜 Watch a movie and fold away. Question, is swimwear hard to sew, I’m just beginning so I’m just wondering. Any advice I will take, thanks so much! Hope everyone has a great rest of the day xoxoxox
We have a few swimsuit videos you may want to check out but I find that as long as you get the right stitch, sewing swim is just like any other fabric. I love to use a bigger size zigzag stitch so my fabric doesn't bunch. I use a ball point needle or stretch/knit needle on my sewing machine. swim can be a little slippery so I also prefer using clips to pins and I take very slow ❤️ I hope this helps!
Love this method! Does it still work for larger bolts? I have a couple orders with 4+ yards, some in French Terry and it feels like I can’t get them folded well because they’re so bulky!
It works best for under 4 yards but I would try it and see how it goes. Some fabrics are not as bulky as others so it might work with some but not all.
Love the fold, but I want to know how do you keep track of the fiber content and washing instructions for each fabric???! I try, but I do not always snap a pic of the info on the bolt ends, and even if I did, how would you even begin to organize/match that info with each fabric?? I'm not seasoned enough to even differentiate the multitude of fabrics available, let alone what I purchase :(
we actually have a video on our channel on how Sonia organizes her fabric with spreadsheets. its really good! I am not as organized 😬 I usually wash everything in cold water
Very clever. You could also put them on the vertical way. They would be easier to pull out. Do you separate them into sizes though ? When you fold a cut piece, it could be just any size and maybe not enough for a certain pattern ? Just wondering as I am an upcycler so I work with piecing a lot.
I love this idea! I kept seeing videos of how to fold woven fabric, but I use mostly knit. Thank you SO MUCH!
Beautiful Diana. We like your videos a lot
Anyone else put off doing this because you feel overwhelmed with so much of it? I need to just do it. Your room looks so organized. I can only imagine how nice it feels with out stuff from other projects all mixed together in your work space.
oh yes! It took me a while because like you I kept getting overwhelmed but honestly the thought of having an organized room and not being overwhelmed by all my fabric kept me going!!! just take it a little at a time and you can do it!!
Thanks Dianna. The simple things are the best. A great method. I will be sorting my fabrics like this now. I'm watching from South Wales UK x
Hi there, love your organized folded material on the shelves. Good job. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
I measured the depth of my shelves with my ruler and marked that spot with painters tape. I folded my fabric accordion-style using the ruler as a guide. Once I had this depth folded, I then folded the fabric over and over, then put it on a shelf. I found fabric I had forgotten, and it is so much easier to find what I need. I highly recommend folding your fabric in a uniforms manner.
yes!! this is great!! it makes things much neater but best of all, you can see all your beautiful fabrics!!
I appreciate your showing knits! Great idea❤
You’re welcome! 🩷
Diana….I absolutely love you ! I just found you a few weeks ago and am watching all your videos! have learned a lot ! Love the way you use the little clips instead of pins and notching the fabric to mark quarters (my pins always fell out) And giving the neck band and cuffs etc a memory press before sewing ends❤️❤️😍❤️
You are the best I’ve watched!!
Now a great tip on folding fabric!!!!
Thank you 😎
awe thank you so much!! I am so glad my tips have been helpful ❤️
This is just what I need! Moving into a home where I have a large dedicated sewing room and need to get the fabrics out of the dreaded bins from moving. With some new shelving, this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing. One quick question: With the thicker knits - sweater, french terry, have you ever used the wider ruler (I think it's 8.5" wide) to keep the folder fabric more compact?
Oh my word, this is like a shop! Fabulous idea, I so wish I had so much space to have a sewing room! I try to keep everything together but I’d love a room like yours 🥰
Gorgeous space!
Really appreciate this. I design and have large quantities. I need to fold on a wide table and get storage units. Thanks.
You’re welcome
Ooooh girrrl! Thank you thank you! This is such perfect timing… I just started reorganizing my sewing room a couple days ago. I’d have been so embarrassed if anyone could see the mess it was in! Way worse than yours was Hee Hee 😊 I cannot wait until it’s completed so I can feel joy again when entering my happy place! 💕
I like to put a sticky label on with the yardage, especially with pieces I have used part of.
I just did this to all my fabric. I used to roll all my fabric but after awhile it really starts to fall apart. The cardboard idea is great, I’m going to do that. Thanks
same here!! rolling was great but it still looked messy!
Thank you for your folding fabric tips!! I'm about to set up shelves to hold my fabric, which currently is in bins. The timing for your tutorial is perfect! Your fabric looks so organized!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the tips! I'm about to tackle my piles of fabric. I have always struggled with not knowing the best way to fild it for storage.
Glad it was helpful!
Love the organisation , not been sewing long so haven’t got that much fabric “ YET “.
Thank you so much for sharing
Thanks Dianna this video was very helpful. I am going to start with a small section of my fabric stash at a time till I get it all folded nicely how you showed us in your video.
yes! a little bit at a time! that's how I started!
Perfect timing!! I just went through the same thing 2 weeks ago but the knits and lightweight wovens have been difficult compared to the quilting cottons. So excited for this video!
You got this!
Great organisation! I think I have too much fabric for my room !!!
wow thank you ill be sorting my stash shortly
Looks so great! How big is the table you are folding on?
Now I feel I need to get my fabric organized! Thanks for the ideas!! I plan to use this method… I have fabric stashed everywhere in my house! Hahhaa
You can do it!
@@EllieandMacPatternsLLC thank you for the faith 🥰
Love your video. I have most of my stash in kalax boxes. It works for me better - hubby don't get heart attack about size of my stash ;)
I will work on that! I did purchase most of these from Olgascloet.com
Thank you!!!! Let me get to folding!!!
you got this!!!
Me encantó!!!! Gracias por compartir tus ideas.
Thank you!! Love it! Just in time because my room looks just like your before. I’m actually going to organize now since I’m done house cleaning 😜
Question, is swim wear hard to sew? Also what type of needles would say you would maybe need?
Thanks so much for sharing this, great idea!
So useful and helpful, thank you so much!!
Love it! Great ideas!
Thank you
I have begun either writing near the selvage edge OR better - Using white labels to write info. Size, type, where bought date, whatever.
Yes! Love it!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’m going to organize now, since I’m done house cleaning 😜 Watch a movie and fold away.
Question, is swimwear hard to sew, I’m just beginning so I’m just wondering. Any advice I will take, thanks so much! Hope everyone has a great rest of the day xoxoxox
We have a few swimsuit videos you may want to check out but I find that as long as you get the right stitch, sewing swim is just like any other fabric. I love to use a bigger size zigzag stitch so my fabric doesn't bunch. I use a ball point needle or stretch/knit needle on my sewing machine. swim can be a little slippery so I also prefer using clips to pins and I take very slow ❤️ I hope this helps!
Thank you great tips!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Love this method! Does it still work for larger bolts? I have a couple orders with 4+ yards, some in French Terry and it feels like I can’t get them folded well because they’re so bulky!
It works best for under 4 yards but I would try it and see how it goes. Some fabrics are not as bulky as others so it might work with some but not all.
Story of my life. My husband says my hobby is collecting fabric.
Love this
What do you do with panels? I have several different sized panels for my kids and trying to decide how to store them until I can cut them up
Love the fold, but I want to know how do you keep track of the fiber content and washing instructions for each fabric???! I try, but I do not always snap a pic of the info on the bolt ends, and even if I did, how would you even begin to organize/match that info with each fabric?? I'm not seasoned enough to even differentiate the multitude of fabrics available, let alone what I purchase :(
we actually have a video on our channel on how Sonia organizes her fabric with spreadsheets. its really good! I am not as organized 😬 I usually wash everything in cold water
super!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow great!👍❤
Thank you! 😃
Bravo 👏
Just what I needed to transform my sewing room! It's a disaster.
So glad it helps
Very clever. You could also put them on the vertical way. They would be easier to pull out.
Do you separate them into sizes though ? When you fold a cut piece, it could be just any size and maybe not enough for a certain pattern ? Just wondering as I am an upcycler so I work with piecing a lot.