While I only made 6-7 garments in 2024, I bought a lot of fabric and notions...especially buttons. It didn't help that M&J Trimming in NYC is going out of business.
Some fabric was purchased because I got really excited when I started sewing again in the middle of the year. Then after the election, I bought ALOT more. I bought a lot of everything that America imports from China and Mexico. All because I truly believe that prices are going to rise on everything during the next administration and I want to be prepared.
Now I know I will probably need to purchase something because as hard as you try to prepare, you're never ready for everything. But my goal is to NOT have to buy to create. I want to create from what I already own, especially since I now own so much!
That leads me to this...do I track fabric in and out (hopefully primarily out) for 2025. My concern is that it will add pressure to my desire to sew. Because my desire to sew while consuming, it's not all consuming like it use to be. Before sewing was my primary creative outlet...but now, I read, I crochet and I venture out into the world more. Well I did in 2024, let's see what 2025 brings.
I've decided to try tracking. I want to know what I'm using and hopefully encourage me to sew more of my collection. Yes, I'm trying everything to "encourage" me to sew consistently. More complicated projects, more challenging garments, things that stretch my creativity.
So tracking tentatively begins this month. My only question is, and your thoughts would be appreciated here, do I track fabric that was ordered in 2024 but delivered in 2025. It's just 8 yards and I've already offset it with the 8 yards I've used so far in 2025. But do I track it? Also, do you track your in and out fabric usage?
This is my first Question of the Day in 2025 and the first since 2023. I hope you will talk back to me because I'm truly interested in your opinion.
....as always more later!
The fabric was purchased in 2024, so it is last years fabric. That is how I would track it. The 8 yards was used in 2025, so it is a 2025 stat. Enjoy the tracking. I’m planning on doing the same.
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