Way Too Much or Not Enough - Whitney Sews

It's always one extreme or the other with my sewing and how much fabric I have to use. But it makes for plenty of fun challenges and creativity.
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[@anneo3754]

I get a half yard more than I think I need. If I see some beautiful fabric I pick it up even without a project in mind. 🙂

[@karenabbott1716]

You have absolutely described me!

[@GloriaHasberry]

I am renowned for buying extra fabric and supplies just in case! LOL

[@cmowery72]

I get most of my fabric from thrift stores and yard sales. I will also use bedsheets, curtains, blankets, etc for fabric. I see something pretty for pennies a yard, I will buy it. I now have enough fabric to keep me in projects for years. My biggest problem is my ADD and lack of organization of my stash. But I am working on it.

[@mDiago6200]

I definitely overbuy!

[@Handmadebynaamamush]

I always buy a little bit more, and if there’s a bit left it goes to my fabric scrap mountains until it’s enough for a quilt 😊

[@BellaJae]

I purchase more than needed

[@acountrygalinthecity]

I’m the same as you. Either too much or not enough. I think save that little for a pouch, then I don’t have a contrasting fabric. I can’t seem to throw anything away .

[@teddiespears6387]

I usually buy a little extra material. Can always use what's left for fabric coasters or a small gift bag!

[@Whitney_Sews]

That's a great idea!

[@celeste022080]

I buy extra fabric but taking into consideration the project and the type of fabric I will use. The maximum extra fabric that I buy overall is one yard. Also, I buy one more yd if I am extremely over the moon at how pretty the fabric is for my project. In that case, I want to have a leftover big enough to make something matching or a small unrelated 1 yd project. Now, I always buy an extra half a yard if the project involves FLANNEL. My goodness that fabric is always a candidate for "better be safe than sorry". It can shrink badly during the pre-wash and drying and how much shrinking can be unpredictable. Still, I mostly buy what the pattern calls for and make it work. The considerations described has kept my stash from growing uncontrollably over the years. Hope this helps anybody else who is trying to save themselves from "fabric armageddon" 😁🤣😂

[@margaritasilva7445]

I'm an over buyer. I just love fabric so I eventually make something else with leftovers.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Hehe I love fabric too!

[@ireneclai578]

I'm an over buyer

[@kimworkman2425]

I do what you do

[@debcobb9739]

I'm a buy more and be ahead even though I may not need it...I usually use the extra for something else.

[@bronwynmorrison]

100% over buy. I was just thinking yesterday I need to work on this. I have a tote of left over cottons from making scrub tops. I should make some bags or something.

[@Whitney_Sews]

I would love to see what you make from the leftovers!

[@TexasBeliever57]

I buy extra because I'm a fabricaholic, my kids will tell you so.

[@Terri-Friends9999]

I always buy more 🤦‍♀️

[@riseandshinewiththeolivasf1670]

Over buy! My mom would over buy and I'm not sure why. I now do the same and really am not sure why. 🤷

[@stellaunger8568]

I over buy - 😮

[@StresslessTressess]

I always buy waaaaay too much. I live in fear of running short 😬

[@deloresrast8543]

Over buy! Make pillow cases. Only takes a yard

[@maryannknipfer87]

I always buy extra cause why not? lol

[@trickeyrickey9541]

Sometimes I don't buy enough fabric and sometimes I buy too much fabric