# General **URL:** https://forum.stashhubapp.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2025 16:17 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2025-01-24T16:17:54Z")
Anything goes (well, almost)! Whether it’s sewing-related or just a fun thought :thought\_balloon: that popped into your head, this is the space for off-topic chats and casual community vibes. Pull up a chair and let’s ta… --- ## [What cake shall we make for Stash Hub's 4th birthday?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-cake-shall-we-make-for-stash-hubs-4th-birthday/2811)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 23:03 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-cake-shall-we-make-for-stash-hubs-4th-birthday/2811 "2026-10-30T23:03:00Z")
Stash Hub’s 4th birthday has come around so quickly! We can’t believe it’s been 4 years since we realised that I was not alone in my struggle to keep my sewing stash organised and shared our sewing app with the community… --- ## [Add me at Craftsky :)](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/add-me-at-craftsky/2805)
**Author:** [@Liverly](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Liverly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2026 06:01 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/add-me-at-craftsky/2805 "2026-10-28T06:01:34Z")
I’ve just got the email that Craftsky is up and running. My feed is empty and I want to add you’ll as a friend. @Linda-Liverly.bsky.social Add me or share your username.. :innocent: --- ## [What are your plans this weekend?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-plans-this-weekend/2796)
**Author:** [@Liverly](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Liverly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 15:14 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-are-your-plans-this-weekend/2796 "2026-10-20T15:14:04Z")
Hi! Due to the flu, I haven’t done much sewing or organising lately. But I had to be better by this weekend! :joy: I’m on a sewing weekend with a friend, and we’re going to make the Olivia Suit by Burda Style. I’ve plan… --- ## [What's on your wishlist?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/whats-on-your-wishlist/2725)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 09:40 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/whats-on-your-wishlist/2725 "2026-10-15T09:40:46Z")
My latest fabric purchase was a big win thanks to the Stash Hub Wishlist, so I thought it would be great to start a thread about this underrated feature! Share with us: What fabrics, patterns or notions are currently … --- ## [Frocktails in Paris - Is anyone going to this event?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/frocktails-in-paris-is-anyone-going-to-this-event/2788)
**Author:** [@AtelierDouze](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/AtelierDouze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 12:49 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/frocktails-in-paris-is-anyone-going-to-this-event/2788 "2026-10-08T12:49:26Z")
I went to the first Berlin Frocktails in May while visiting my son. It was my first Frocktails event and I enjoyed it, despite not being able to speak German. Luckily, there were people who spoke English and French so I … --- ## [What % of your pattern stash have you sewn?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-of-your-pattern-stash-have-you-sewn/1364)
**Author:** [@Sewmytroublesaway](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Sewmytroublesaway)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 17:35 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/what-of-your-pattern-stash-have-you-sewn/1364 "2026-10-07T17:35:35Z")
When I entered my patterns into stash hub I discovered I had made 33% of them…and after months of just sewing whatever tickled my fancy… I was still at 33% sewn!! I was somehow sewing up new patterns at the same rate as … --- ## [Sort Your Life Out Episode!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sort-your-life-out-episode/2792)
**Author:** [@eLiz](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/eLiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 08:57 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sort-your-life-out-episode/2792 "2026-10-01T08:57:09Z")
I’m in the UK for a couple of weeks and tonight I happened on “Sort Your Life Out” on TV. The episode from Series 4 called “Dancing Around the Clutter” could double as an ad for why to use Stash Hub and Sew Sorted - the … --- ## [Loving the Stash Hub app \[Anyone use it for non-sewing stash recording?\]](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/loving-the-stash-hub-app-anyone-use-it-for-non-sewing-stash-recording/2609)
**Author:** [@KikiAn\_diy](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/KikiAn_diy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 22:50 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/loving-the-stash-hub-app-anyone-use-it-for-non-sewing-stash-recording/2609 "2026-09-20T22:50:08Z")
I recently needed some screws for a diy project for my sewing room and was in the hardware store wondering if we had the right size already at home. I purchased some just in case, but felt like going home right away and … --- ## [I Found Discobot — Who Knew?!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-found-discobot-who-knew/2768)
**Author:** [@Liverly](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Liverly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 14:17 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-found-discobot-who-knew/2768 "2026-09-13T14:17:19Z")
I just went through the advanced option with Discobot and absolutely loved it — I even laughed out loud. :joy: My inner nerd was pleasantly surprised! I’ve never come across anything like this on a forum before. Then ag… --- ## [Pattern swapping ethics](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/pattern-swapping-ethics/2684)
**Author:** [@Craftyguider](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Craftyguider)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 13:12 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/pattern-swapping-ethics/2684 "2026-09-13T13:12:06Z")
I’m making up a garment this weekend from a pattern company that sadly hasn’t existed for 3 years. It’s got me thinking about the ethics in sharing pattern files you can’t get anymore. I’ve got a few in my stash that I l… --- ## [Cool little scrapbuster fabric book](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/cool-little-scrapbuster-fabric-book/2681)
**Author:** [@Ela](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ela)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 08:29 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/cool-little-scrapbuster-fabric-book/2681 "2026-08-27T08:29:14Z")
the world’s sweetest needle book : a free sewing pattern – ann wood handmade I am planning to make some of these out of my enormous collection of beautiful scraps too small to be much use. I’m hoping to make a batch of t… --- ## [Oh no, I just found more patterns](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/oh-no-i-just-found-more-patterns/2751)
**Author:** [@Ela](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ela)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 11:41 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/oh-no-i-just-found-more-patterns/2751 "2026-08-26T11:41:05Z")
I keep my pdf patterns organized on my computer, in categories by garment type. Today I realized I need a fairly particular sort of dress for an upcoming event (bonus, I already have appropriate fabric in my stash). So… --- ## [I did it! Magazine patterns done (for now)](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-did-it-magazine-patterns-done-for-now/2746)
**Author:** [@kid\_md](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/kid_md)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 15:17 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-did-it-magazine-patterns-done-for-now/2746 "2026-08-24T15:17:34Z")
I’ve been working for months to get my years of Burda and Ottobre magazine patterns all entered as individual patterns. It’s been a big job, but I’m so happy to have them all catalogued and I have been using them so much… --- ## [Katie from France](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/katie-from-france/2741)
**Author:** [@Katie](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Katie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 00:38 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/katie-from-france/2741 "2026-08-23T00:38:58Z")
Hi, I’m Katie. I live in the southwest of France - Pau to be precise but not many people outside of France have heard of it. I mostly sew for my 2 kids and me. My partner also occasionally gets something too. I make mos… --- ## [Scottish frocktails ticket spare](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/scottish-frocktails-ticket-spare/2747)
**Author:** [@viviennerogers](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/viviennerogers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 19:13 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/scottish-frocktails-ticket-spare/2747 "2026-08-19T19:13:00Z")
I’m not going to be able to make it to scottish frocktails on 5th sept in Glasgow. I’m really struggling health wise. If you know of anyone who would like a ticket, please let me know. --- ## [How do you use Notes?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/how-do-you-use-notes/2710)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 08:25 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/how-do-you-use-notes/2710 "2026-08-06T08:25:14Z")
How are you getting on with the new Notes section in Stash Hub? The new update includes the ability to add photos to your Notes and link them to Projects. I’d be really interested to hear what info you like to save in … --- ## [Pictures when destashing](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/pictures-when-destashing/2726)
**Author:** [@viviennerogers](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/viviennerogers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 15:39 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/pictures-when-destashing/2726 "2026-08-05T15:39:02Z")
Hi everyone. Hope you are doing well. I’ve a quick question. When listing something for destash (eg on destasher) is it ok to use the original listing photo or should you take your own? Thanks. --- ## [I have a fabric problem](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-have-a-fabric-problem/2674)
**Author:** [@Ecm98](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ecm98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 21:13 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/i-have-a-fabric-problem/2674 "2026-07-30T21:13:34Z")
Colleague of mine is having a baby, thought I’d raid my scraps for something to make some bits for her with.. Looking at my stash, looking at the stuff I need to fit into my cupboards.. God I really need to start ma… --- ## [Last minute costume panic](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/last-minute-costume-panic/2696)
**Author:** [@Ela](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ela)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 21:09 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/last-minute-costume-panic/2696 "2026-07-30T21:09:38Z")
A performing group I belong to just got a last minute booking at a Renfaire. I have to come up with a costume with about two weeks of actual time to work on it. It has to be something I can dance in, and suitable for Au… --- ## [Hosting a mending workshop at Accessible Virtual Pride tomorrow (Saturday)](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/hosting-a-mending-workshop-at-accessible-virtual-pride-tomorrow-saturday/2689)
**Author:** [@CouchCrafts](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/CouchCrafts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2026 22:01 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/hosting-a-mending-workshop-at-accessible-virtual-pride-tomorrow-saturday/2689 "2026-07-03T22:01:04Z")
Hi friends, just wanted to share that I’m doing a mending workshop tomorrow – probably yall don’t necessarily need it but if you do or if you have friends who want to learn mending (and you’re in “no i can’t hem your pan… --- ## [Percentages for patterns](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/percentages-for-patterns/2345)
**Author:** [@Ecm98](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Ecm98)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2026 08:50 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/percentages-for-patterns/2345 "2026-07-03T08:50:32Z")
I’ve been trying to be a bit more mindful about the patterns that I buy, trying not to buy too much similar stuff if I can help it. Patterns I’ll actually use etc. Pretty content with my 54% rate, maybe my aim for 2026 … --- ## [Starting my #SewFruity26 Makes 🍓](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/starting-my-sewfruity26-makes/2675)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 12:29 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/starting-my-sewfruity26-makes/2675 "2026-06-15T12:29:51Z")
It’s Sew Fruity time of year! I have hosted the Sew Fruity challenge on my personal blossomsandwich insta since 2021. Whenever I see a strawberry fabric I can’t help but remember the first iteration of the challenge back… --- ## [Help required with an old sewing machine](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/help-required-with-an-old-sewing-machine/2533)
**Author:** [@Travellingbookworm](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Travellingbookworm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2026 08:47 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/help-required-with-an-old-sewing-machine/2533 "2026-06-13T08:47:54Z")
I haven’t sewed much this year as very sadly it has been a truly awful start to the year, with my Mum passing at the end of January. I’m looking for some help on using her old sewing machine. When we were little she sew… --- ## [Confessions of a new Stash Hub user](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/confessions-of-a-new-stash-hub-user/2640)
**Author:** [@susannesews](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/susannesews)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 17:34 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/confessions-of-a-new-stash-hub-user/2640 "2026-05-10T17:34:24Z")
HI, I’m susanne and I’m obsessed with Stash Hub! My ADHD brain is in heaven, but I’m so busy finding new things to catalog that I’m not…you guessed it…SEWING! Now that I’ve said it out loud…I’m committed to creating two … --- ## [Sewing Organisation - What do you struggle with most?](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sewing-organisation-what-do-you-struggle-with-most/1127)
**Author:** [@BlossomSandwich](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/BlossomSandwich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 11:29 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sewing-organisation-what-do-you-struggle-with-most/1127 "2026-05-10T11:29:24Z")
I’m curious to hear about the main difficulties you face when it comes to organising your sewing? I’m planning to create some resources to help sewists get organised and I want to make sure I’m focusing on the problems … --- ## [Stash Hub Inspires Me!](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/stash-hub-inspires-me/2628)
**Author:** [@susannesews](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/susannesews)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 02:06 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/stash-hub-inspires-me/2628 "2026-05-07T02:06:35Z")
Greetings from North Carolina, USA! I’m a newly retired, now full time horse girl. We live on our 50 acre farm, where my husband tends to the fields and our herd of cows. I spoil my sassy, fancy draft-cross dressage hors… --- ## [Multiple Cuts of same fabric](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/multiple-cuts-of-same-fabric/2610)
**Author:** [@MayaW](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/MayaW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 18:52 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/multiple-cuts-of-same-fabric/2610 "2026-05-06T18:52:39Z")
Hi Everyone, I just purchased some fabric today - super duper cheap. I have three pieces versus one length. How do you organize in SH? Do you make a new entry for each piece OR do you enter the total and list the diffe… --- ## [Sewing room update](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sewing-room-update/2603)
**Author:** [@Jayne](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Jayne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 19:28 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/sewing-room-update/2603 "2026-04-24T19:28:21Z")
This is progress. I can see now. Still lots of sorting to do but it is easier now. --- ## [Stash and more stash](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/stash-and-more-stash/2582)
**Author:** [@Jax](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/u/Jax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2026 06:43 UTC](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/t/stash-and-more-stash/2582 "2026-04-23T06:43:24Z")
OMG! I went into the loft to find something for my husband and looked in a large suitcase. Didn’t find his golf travel bag but a large suitcase of fabrics I didn’t know I had.I haven’t listed all my current stash! Is i… [Next page](https://forum.stashhubapp.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)