Time to declutter my fabric stash and make 39 bags to sell in the process

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

If you enjoyed this video & feel like giving something back to the channel, you can do that here..... www.buymeacoffee.com/stitchthisr or via Paypal www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YYZF9B787XGD6 Did you know we have a Facebook group "Christine's Home Affairs"? I'd love for you to share what you make with the whole community. My studio is a mess and it's time to clean out some fabric. Lets see what fabric there is, how I process it and turn it into sellable products. You'll find Chris and his unboxings @TheUltimateRecycler Video links to products shown are here. Supermarket shopping bags - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYenm5qjp9uHqcksi=Oo2eHaEZhllZfkmc black/yellow tote - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJPHkmium5edfNUsi=i7dqkr-8OXPfVobO large boxy bag with handles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/embIdHulYtZpmM0si=k5lxu3PoTHjPsrrR unlined boxy bag - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2evYZJ3r6pmjrMsi=8imq4xYstwrsK8Q8 scrap fabric boxy bag - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2qTe4CtdreHkJosi=azeKUL4J2n1PFMBe unlined zippered pouch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoatkpuXjJiffKMsi=kn1El9kWy06NuwZN Expandable shoe bags - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH_YZJKQaMmoY80si=N6SFNe59kLbRyzEA If you enjoyed this video & feel like giving something back to the channel, you can do that here..... www.buymeacoffee.com/stitchthisr or via Paypal www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YYZF9B787XGD6 Did you know we have a Facebook group "Christine's Home Affairs"? I'd love for you to share what you make with the whole community. If you like my videos, click subscribe, and follow, so you won't miss out on any upcoming videos. Go ahead, try it. It's completely free! My fabric labels and the style I use are from wunderlabel.com.au/?affil=christineshomeaffairs now that I have an affilliation with them, I may get a small commission on sales. My metal tags are from lihuihardware.en.alibaba.com/?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.88.5 If you like my products, you will find many here... My Website stitchthis.com.au Here are some of my favourite products to use. They are affiliate links, which provide me a small commission if you purchase any products via the link. This helps me continue to provide videos for your enjoyment. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My Amazon storefront in USA and other countries www.amazon.com/shop/christineshomeaffairs amzn.to/3Pvx0jk The following products are for Amazon Australia Wash away tape - amzn.to/3dUwD1B Pattern notcher - amzn.to/3p5ab8t Clover awl - amzn.to/3dhk2Wf Peltex - amzn.to/3PMMT2G Continuous zipper No.5 - amzn.to/3ag7CfZ Continuous Zipper No.3 - amzn.to/3ybAHkN Strapping - amzn.to/3bI04TD Chalk wheel - amzn.to/3R21bxL Seam Guage - amzn.to/3Id90ws Square ruler - amzn.to/3Rjn0ZQ Eyelets - amzn.to/3P2SZvq #beginnersewing #DIY #sewtosell

[@suewalsh4216]

The hilarious thing is, anyone who doesn't watch Chris's channel will think you're exaggerating. We know different 😂 Well done on getting so organised and processed. 🎉

[@cyn4rest]

And right now Chris is teaching us all how to sell/list stuff on eBay! Both Christine and Chris are a fountain of knowledge and we are so lucky that they share it with all of us. I just love both their channels.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, you're right there Sue. 😀

[@elainehiggins7544]

Christine, I also follow Chris’s channel and I have been impressed by his dogged pursuit of the back wall of his storage shed. I have noticed a difference in the mental attitude of men compared to women when it comes to stockpiles of materials. Men view them as a never ending treasure store that continually amazes and delights. As long as the emergency storage has a box in it the treasure hunt will continue, so why rush? Women, on the other hand, view stockpiles as oppressive, onerous burdens to be organized, used, and cleared out with no respite until complete. I formerly felt pressured by my unrepaired chairs, unrestored vintage tools, and lumber stockpile. But after realizing that I have a virtually endless potential for enjoyment, learning, and satisfaction, I am buoyed by visions of grandeur for the remainder of my productive life.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I love that Elaine, and you've summed up our personalities perfectly. I'm learning to chill a bit as well now and do get a thrill out of hoarding and collecting 😀

[@jaytopham8514]

Hi Christine, yes great video, thank you. I think most of us would admit to having a very similar situation in our own sewing areas. I feel that what happens when we get creative we pull things out of a stash and say, this would go with that, this would be a great lining etc etc before we know, it there's fabric everywhere. Then something takes us off on a tangent, we get distracted and then tidy up. That's when, what we started out gets put aside. I'm not saying it happens all the time. Some people are very organised, not me though. May be you should sort out one cubicle a month. Then soon you'll have a lot of empty space for a bit of reorganising perhaps - don't go filling it with 'stuff' though 😂😂

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's exactly what happens in my studio Jay. Once a month is a good idea, I may even be able to manage that, but I can't guarantee keeping the shelves empty 😀

[@DeborahTanton]

You amaze me every video!!! I love your excellent work and the care you take in your product for your customer!!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Deborah😀

[@MelanieReed-oz3wz]

Oh I love this. You are giving us amazing ideas to make things out of off cuts.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It’s amazing what you can do with off cuts Melanie😀

[@joycekaminski1943]

Wow Christine, you certainly worked hard on using up all of the fabric. Everything you made looked great and I hope you get some good sales for your hard work this week.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joyce, it was a good to have a clear out!😀

[@eamonbamon]

Wow Christine, you have been a very busy sewing bee! I'm inspired by your motivation and energy to get these projects done, you are not lazy or disorganised at all, no one could ever say that about you. Thank you for your time and expertise. Love from the windy west of Ireland!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Claire

[@llafianza]

This is so impressive. I do try to not bring anything home without a clear use for it, but it is a true battle to say no to bargains and convert acquisition time to "use it up" time. Thank you for this real life demonstration of how to "tidy up."

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Chris and I are both second hand dealers so we're always bringing stuff home that we think might be usefull sometime. We do try to take out as much as we bring in though😀

[@barbaramason7636]

You are amazing!!! Such a worker, and far from lazy! 😉🇨🇦

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, thanks Barbara. I certainly have many lazy days too😀

[@cyn4rest]

OMGoodness! That’s a lot of work. But you got so much accomplished. I’m out of breath just watching what you did. I think your room looks amazing & not messy at all. Oh, dear Christine, you’ve inspired me to go work on a few messy cubbies of my own. Rest easy girl and have a lovely day. ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cyn. It took a while, but got there in the end😀

[@marionjohnson6757]

You made so much from that! Great job! It got me going through my many spots and getting stuff done! Thanks for the incentive!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Marion. Hope your tidy up is easier than mine😀

[@lorainejones2375]

Congratulations Christine you’re an inspiration! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Loraine😀

[@jaimiebryan8844]

I can relate to this video. Thank you for making the video.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Jamie. Thank you😀

[@cathysimpson6126]

Loved this video, Christine! What a great inspiration and love seeing the "messy" cube go to empty and seeing all your great makes. I think it's a great idea to continue but maybe give yourself more then a week, if needed to get the makes finished. Once you all your cubbies organized, you can do a once a month cleaning and keep up with it. Hugs from Nevada. ❤ Cathy

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cathy. It's a great idea to have a cleanout about once a month. I just hope I don't fill it with junk again😀

[@sheilasantiago3715]

Getting organized, using up stock, stocking the store...win,win,win

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

And an empty cubicle to fill up again😀

[@Brandi62]

You are certainly not lazy! Great work on them all!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Brenda😀

[@evekankam6744]

You did really well with that fabric,you made a lot of items.i feel that I should sort my fabrics now😁

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's a good idea Eve. I have a lot more to tidy up too😀

[@janetcorder44]

Beautiful bags Christine !!!! great job!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Janet😀

[@ltyrell405]

Christine you're a powerhouse!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It's all or nothing with me Lynne.😀

[@suewhipp6228]

I have been watching you for ages and I love it. You give me such inspiration!! I'm going to do this I promise... I have so many offcuts from making horse blankets etc in my main line of work... But the bags make me a lovely side line... You have motivated me and I only use your patterns!! Thank yoi

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's lovely Sue. Thank you so much😀

[@researcheverything6168]

Your fabric stash looks so good to me - you would cringe to see my stash. I love this video as it gives me ideas as what to do when it's cold and I want to stay inside and sew. Thank you for all your effort in creating these videos.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, you've only seen the neatest of my fabric stashes. The shop is much worse😀

[@janetsheehan6983]

Wow Christine you've been busy. I wish I had your motivation I have so much fabric and scraps I just can't throw away. At least now I have few more ideas, thanks to you. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I sure have been Janet. My problem is that I can't throw anything away either😀

[@danaridings6387]

Try once every other week to do one cubby hole. That won’t be to overwhelming and bump up your store stock. Great job!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Good idea Dana. I'll try to do it monthly😀

[@MsDianneo]

I loved the big reveal of all the bags. I’d really enjoy if you did this again with other shelves. I need to do it myself!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Dianne. I will do this again. Perhaps in a month or so😀

[@idaobergs]

Wow Christine, that is super impressive! I could never haha. Love from Sweden

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Ida. I was amazed at the outcome😀

[@giselaa6111]

Gosh You got a lot made and you make me wanting to make a lot more you are a great inspiration ❤ Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Gisela😀

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Good job cleaning up a cubicle Thanks for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Cynthia. I don't know how Chris does that every week😀

[@brendaward1187]

Awesome job, love your videos, watching from Chicago.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Brenda😀

[@perfectseams]

Fantastic effort. I bet you didn’t think that was possible.But you did it!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It was quite a challenge Donna😀

[@carina6962]

What an amazing effort 😮❤ You are so inspiring. How can you sew so much? I often think for a week, and maybe - I come up with a little bag or pouch 😅. Well done Christine, lol ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Carina. I do a lot of procrastinating as well😀

[@noemir8262]

Great example of how we can get through the stash. However my back would be killing me too. If you do try this again you might want to spread out the labor time 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I spread it out over the week Noemi. I think I sew too much each day though😀

[@bergenchen8462]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Bergen. Thank you😀

[@alisonhingston7820]

Hi Christine, so,pleased you got so many products from the fabric I brought to you 😀

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Alison. It was a great surprise how many there were😀

[@arcticfox50]

Love yor top....and the work you do.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Paulette😀

[@barbarasmith9325]

You’re my inspiration.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Barbara😀

[@IMOO1896]

No matter how organized anyone is, there’s always a box, bin, cubby, that catches random items.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

For sure Sandi. I know when I have a tidy up, there's always some things left over that don't quite fit anywhere😀

[@MJBJ-cb2jd]

The junk bin!😂

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ great ideas

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sheila😀

[@tlsnana9539]

Amazing! Thank you for incentive to go through my mess.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, You're welcome. Just as long as you don't call me to do it😀

[@tlsnana9539]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs yeah, but . . . wasn’t that the plan?

[@carolsmith6264]

Mine is a lot more cluttered so I think I need to do a sort out . Love watching you

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Carol. I haven't even shown the worst of it😀

[@kateholligan3855]

Great stock additions!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks kate. It was surprising how much I ended up with😀

[@rosemacalpine7496]

Wow! You have done very well and I felt worn out just watching.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I'm worn out Thanks Rose. My back is still angry at me 😀

[@kyrathomas-moore9945]

What a grand result! Well done you. Do hope you will do it again. I'm not the most disciplined person myself, but can imagine the end results are almost worth it, right? Great video. Maybe you could do another at some point teaching us how to make a bag from any size fabric. I'm always trapped by the measurements given. It would be super helpful to just step by step show how to make any size pieces work into some bag or other. Just a thought for us pattern bound folks. Thank you!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much Kyra. Most of the projects I put into videos are very easily adaptable. Some even have two dimensions or projects in them. I'll keep it in mind though and see if I can come up with something😀

[@susannightingale4972]

Omgoodness what an achievement I need you over here to work on mine, do you fancy a working holiday😅. Once every month would be often enough -maybe every quarter. Love your videos. Thanks for the inspiration and giggles x

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, my life is already one big holiday Susan😀

[@MargieBowles]

Christine you are amazing with what you achieve in the time that you have!! 😲 Do you ever sleep? 🤭😁🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, I have a nana nap every day Margie😀

[@Breizh_Balafenn]

Awesome job! 👏

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Cécile 😄

[@tokyorosa]

Wow!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, thanks Rosa😀

[@pamelamiller3215]

Must be something in the air I have been cleaning out my sewing room as well It is only a small room and have my fabrics in plastic boxes and labels on them my longarm is also in there so the boxes are all packed under the longarm have to do some quilting for a couple of friends so getting organized once they are done I can do some Christine sewing hahaha

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I always seem to be sewing for work or others too Pamela. Need to make something for me perhaps in the New Year😀

[@carolhulse8465]

Good idea!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Carol. It was time to get organized!

[@karlabraswell6875]

love your top

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you Karla😀

[@fayehendricksen5689]

Oh wow you are getting a bigger sewing space, thats exciting, does that mean more cubby holes for more stuff? I think you are a pretty organised person already, but excited to see next week’s achievements. Get mum to help you too

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It just so happens that mum is coming up next week Faye. My other room if full of junk too😀

[@karentoynton8948]

Oh dear Christine m that unit reminds me of mine, so you have made me feel I had better get mine sorted also . Hehe so easy to be be going to do it later isn’t it, hehe that’s you untidy shelves unit I am referring to l crumbs you have been busy, not sure I will get that much sorted and sewn . Did you make an error regarding your pouches , you said 10 dollars each or 3for 10 dollars , is that correct .?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

OOPS. I did make a mistake Karen. I meant to say 3 for $10😀

[@karentoynton8948]

Hehe , I like it as I don’t feel like the only one that says daft things, bless you. I guessed it was a word mix up, but was really teasing you . Not being horrid . I admire you doing the vloggs, it’s more than I could do for sure .

[@Belle-ringer3357]

Christine, do you use the vinyl samples in your sewing as well? If so can you show some items or the process, please?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I've used them often Belinda. Here's the current playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLwdRgjJztIb2YtZ63AsjUC8gzzv4JqzLj&si=PmSWI4vpmtbEOX83

[@heathern9051]

I can't believe how many items you made.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Neither can I Heather😀

[@ginahuwe1551]

Good morning from Western North Carolina!!!! What is the brand of rotary cutter do you use? Thanks

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Hi Gina. The brand I use is Clover😀

[@MarieWest-tbic]

OMG, that blouse is AMAZING! I love it so much!!! I finally got a swatch let of appolstry fabrics! Im making patterns! Super excited! I wish we could chat. I have ideas for you! Even if you take the ideas and spin them yourself! Ive watched back I think all the way now. And I have ideas that would fit right in with your current concepts. I think I am in your group on FB if you want to find me. Same profile pic for now. I feel weird trying to contact you. Don't like to be intrusive. ❤❤❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Don't feel weird contacting me Marie. My email address is in the about section of the channel, and I'm available on Facebook too. Many of the group members put suggestions in their comments on the page as well😀

[@maryl9601]

Wow! That is great but boy it sure looks like a lot of work. Actually I know it was. 😮. Just pace yourself. Take care

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, thanks Mary. I won't do another one so soon😀

[@queenslanddiva]

Hi Christine, what was the name of that card you used please. A very impressive clean up indeed.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I usually purchase from this guy. He has a couple of sizes. This is one that I've used www.gameology.com.au/products/bcw-comic-book-backing-boards-current-comics-100-boards-per-pack?currency=AUD&variant=41368544378995&Google%20Shopping&stkn=d56ba9476c12&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwg-24BhB_EiwA1ZOx8n1Qc5M7IWD3xBRJ4q7wdFVXyuAnRW2JCVLANJ2GAhAUohAki4K8IRoCXWAQAvD_BwE

[@queenslanddiva]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you!

[@dorothymccann2812]

I can identify with having material stashed. Only thing is you pull it out and create. Me I look at it and say “why did I buy that or what am I going to do with that”.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Oh I do that every day too Dorothy😀

[@more5347]

saw the title, and assumed that you, just like me, are stashing and stashing your swatches into 39 bags of swatches.....

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

haha, I may very well have that many bags lying aroung too😀

[@zormier2002]

Both your Amazon links are broken 😢

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks for letting me know Tara. I've removed the broken ones😀

[@joyfuljoy5711]

wow amazing items you created , 🪡🪡🪡🛍🛍🛍💰💰💰💰🙂🥰

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joy. Don't know that I want to tidy up for a while though😀