Comments on: Why keeping a sewing journal is important

By: Doris

Doris — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:10:46 +0000

I will start a journal binder for my sewing notes. Very informative.

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By: Lyric

Lyric — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:05:19 +0000

I just might try this if even for the simple fact that I enjoy journaling. Yes, just what I need yet another binder of information, LOL.

By: mARTHA

mARTHA — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 08:22:11 +0000

A journal page with important measurements (like the waist size) would be very helpful, if one were to decide to sell or give away an item.

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:44:27 +0000

I just started one again. I started one before but with what I should do instead of what I just did. I love how yours is so detailed and not so perfect. I love the scribbles and the cross outs, etc.
; )
Erika

By: CHris McGowan

CHris McGowan — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:15:12 +0000

When I started a large project I found if I kept a file with all the information in it, it was handy when I needed to reference something. Everything blossomed from there. I now keep a file for each project. It keeps me from having too many projects going at one time, and if I get a good paying customer I can easily come back to my personal project and know where I was. This also helps when 5 years down the road someone says “make me your 1870’s Blackberry ruffle royal” I know what pattern I used and how it was altered to make the dress they want. I also have the fabric and where I got it from all in one place. This is also helpful when someone asked me to price out what one of my art pieces (ie big projects) would cost retail. By having all that information handy, they can understand the breakdown of why a 1880’s ball gown with all the underpinnings equals 2-3 times their house payment.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:06:56 +0000

In reply to Holly Champion. Thanks Holly. You can read (and see pics) of some of my stuff here. I thrive on organization so it comes a bit naturally to me. :-)

By: Holly Champion

Holly Champion — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:46:15 +0000

How do you organize all your sewing stuff? You are so organized, I admire you 🙂 I’d like to emulate your systems as well as your amazing historical wardrobe!