Sewing Project Management Survey

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* 1. Which best describes you?

I sew as a personal hobby.

I sew as a small business.

I do not sew, but I do other textile projects such as knitting, embroidery, crochet, or lace-making.

None of the above.

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* 2. On average, how many sewing/textile projects are you working on at any given time?

1-3

3-6

6-9

10+

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* 3. How do you currently keep track of your sewing/textile projects?

Journal or notebook.

Loose notes.

Bulletin board.

I do not keep track of my projects.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you currently keep track of your sewing/textile project supplies?

I do a visual scan to see what I have.

I keep an inventory list going.

I have no idea what supplies I have.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How appealing are these features to you?

	Definitely!	Eh...	Not at all.
Keep track of hours spent on a project.	Keep track of hours spent on a project. Definitely!	Keep track of hours spent on a project. Eh...	Keep track of hours spent on a project. Not at all.
See a history of completed projects.	See a history of completed projects. Definitely!	See a history of completed projects. Eh...	See a history of completed projects. Not at all.
Break down projects into discrete tasks.	Break down projects into discrete tasks. Definitely!	Break down projects into discrete tasks. Eh...	Break down projects into discrete tasks. Not at all.
Search through the patterns you own.	Search through the patterns you own. Definitely!	Search through the patterns you own. Eh...	Search through the patterns you own. Not at all.
Search through your supply stashes.	Search through your supply stashes. Definitely!	Search through your supply stashes. Eh...	Search through your supply stashes. Not at all.
Create a shopping list for a new project.	Create a shopping list for a new project. Definitely!	Create a shopping list for a new project. Eh...	Create a shopping list for a new project. Not at all.
Add photos of finished projects.	Add photos of finished projects. Definitely!	Add photos of finished projects. Eh...	Add photos of finished projects. Not at all.
Add photos and notes of project modifications.	Add photos and notes of project modifications. Definitely!	Add photos and notes of project modifications. Eh...	Add photos and notes of project modifications. Not at all.
Assign due dates to projects or project tasks.	Assign due dates to projects or project tasks. Definitely!	Assign due dates to projects or project tasks. Eh...	Assign due dates to projects or project tasks. Not at all.
Profiles of people you make things for (measurements, preferences, etc.)	Profiles of people you make things for (measurements, preferences, etc.) Definitely!	Profiles of people you make things for (measurements, preferences, etc.) Eh...	Profiles of people you make things for (measurements, preferences, etc.) Not at all.
Ability to create inspiration boards.	Ability to create inspiration boards. Definitely!	Ability to create inspiration boards. Eh...	Ability to create inspiration boards. Not at all.

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* 6. With your sewing/textile projects, what challenges do you face in achieving your goals? Select all that apply.

I can never find time to start.

I am not sure if I have all the right materials on hand.

I find it is difficult to get inspired.

I lose momentum when too much times passes between work sessions.

I have trouble prioritizing because there are too many great things to make.

I bite off more than I can chew and abandon my project because I am overwhelmed.

I prefer to start projects more than finishing them.

I need to do a lot of organizing before I can start anything.

I cannot remember what modifications I made the last time I did the same project.

I run out of materials midway through a project.

I come home with patterns or supplies I already own.

I find fabric or supplies I like, but am not sure how much to purchase.

I lose instructions.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What digital tools do you currently use to support your sewing/textile projects, if any?

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* 8. What would turn you away from using a digital application to keep track of your sewing/textile projects?

It's too cumbersome or time consuming.

I have to pay for it.

I do not need another thing in my life.

I am uncomfortable with technology.

Using an app to track such tactile work just feels wrong.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. In general, how do you feel about using digital tools to support your sewing/textile projects?

I use this time to unplug and get away from the digital world!

I might listen to a podcast while I work, but that's about all the crossover I want.

As long as it is not obtrusive, I do not mind using digital tools for my textile projects.

I love technology!

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Which best describes you?

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* 2. On average, how many sewing/textile projects are you working on at any given time?

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* 3. How do you currently keep track of your sewing/textile projects?

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* 4. How do you currently keep track of your sewing/textile project supplies?

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* 5. How appealing are these features to you?

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* 6. With your sewing/textile projects, what challenges do you face in achieving your goals? Select all that apply.

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* 7. What digital tools do you currently use to support your sewing/textile projects, if any?

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* 8. What would turn you away from using a digital application to keep track of your sewing/textile projects?

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* 9. In general, how do you feel about using digital tools to support your sewing/textile projects?

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* 10. Any feedback or comments come to mind while filling out this survey? Please share!