Need ideas for selling a LOT of vintage fabric

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6. I was in a similar situation a few years ago. It seemed like 4,000 yards, but really a lot less.

My mother passed away leaving boxes and boxes of fabrics, many old, mostly cottons and natural fabrics, not many decorator fabrics. She didn't have bolts, though, which would be much easier to handle; I had scraps and small amounts usually. I sorted through every piece (she also had yards and yards of ribbon and lace, rick-rack, thread, a button collection, and assorted buttons.)

Since I sew and craft, I saved all the natural fabrics: cotton, linen, silk, wool, and the trims. Anything polyester or rayon I gave to charity.

If you do not plan to keep any of it, I would sort according to fabric type (wool, silk, poly, etc..) then weight, if possible. Denim, burlap, canvas, would be used for different things than sheer organdy. I think most people who sew or craft are looking for a particular kind of fabric. If you live in a city, there are groups and clubs who quilt, make hooked rugs, decorator items, etc.. Advertise in Craig's list, or EBay, or Etsy. Be able to provide pictures if asked. Good luck!