I made zippered packing cubes out of rip-stop fabric like you got. They make great gifts for people who travel. The ripstop also makes great purse/bag linings because it is light, but sturdy, and it water resistant.

The hole is when higher end manafacters or couture need to test a sample before ordering, usually they just dump it in landful after so at least there is that. :)

Your face cracked me up and this video was fun to watch. Bagmaker/designer here. What you call ripstop we call wpc - waterproof (water resistant) canvas. Mostly used on the inside of bags instead of cotton because you don't have to interface it. If you need to iron it, only iron the fabric side. If you iron on the smooth side, it will stick to your iron. Maybe try a simple tote pattern with red on the outside and yellow on the inside.

I’m sorry about your fabric. purchased 4 yards of a poly wool for my ME2001 coat from FWD, and lost a full yard because of a hole. I contacted them right away and they immediately sent me another yard and a half of the fabric. I would definitely contact them and express my disappointment.

I typically love shopping on FWD and will still order fabric from them, but this is the reason why I don’t buy mystery boxes! The couple of times that I’ve tried it (and I really mean a couple of times!) I ended up with fabric I didn’t like and would have to give it away.😢. I love the faces that you made, 😂😂😂 and you being so very candid with us! ❤

Especially with lining, I often pick up 1 yard remnants. Sleeves often get different color or even different fabrics. I've used ripstop as a backing to denim/ scrap quilts I use for picnics or outdoor events. I use things like that brown as Inter linings as well as muslins Also, the brocade as a corset...excellent

You are wonderful! I’m too picky to be brave enough to order a mystery box but I’m howling over your reaction to brown broadcloth because that is legit the only thing you got I could have used in the last six months. I appreciate your candor. ❤️

Raven. Don't give up. You have some pretty interesting pieces. Blazer suits with pants are really popular and I can see a couple of your pieces as suits- especially the yellow animal print and the satins. Girrrl, do your thing! ☺️

I like your mystery box. The fabrics make you think outside your comfort zone and pushes your creativity ! Thank you for sharing & stay positive about your purchase !

I kept yelling CHECK FOR HOLES!! after that first blue fabric! But that bright yellow and black print looked really nice with that shiny yellow that's sitting on top of it.

lol your face when I first came to video. I’m new and already buying fabric quicker than I can sew.

Gosh, your face is just priceless! Look at it this way. I paid $64 for 2.5 yards of linen, and you got all of that for about the same price. You'll be able to use that fabric for something! I'm going to stay away from FWD's mystery boxes.

For a quick estimate of yardage; hold one corner of the fabric in your hand and bring it up to your nose. That’s about a yard/meter. You can measure the distance yourself for more accuracy.

Thanks x sharing your box w us. Compared to the other mystery boxes, this one is the bottom one. However, w your creativity and skills, you will make something outstanding.

Girl, I hollered at that face you made when you pulled out that brown broadcloth 😂😂😂 They just threw whatever in your box 🤦🏾‍♀️

There was too much satiny lining type material for me. I like my Mood box and I have a Fabric Mart Box coming in tomorrow.

I loved every piece in that box and would have been thrilled to get it. Of course, we may do completely different types of projects which would make a difference in how happy we would be . So, if I order a box I might get stuff you would love and I would have no use for. Good luck to you!

Funny things is ,I have been contemplating getting one of their boxes for years and never followed through 😅 Thank you Raven❤

Rip stop, rain coat/cape for little ones. You can check if you have a local foster closet in your area. Back packs, tote bags,

lol your face with the broadcloth is hilarious! Thanks for sharing

You received some beautiful material. thanks for sharing. God bless.

I immediately thought rain cloak to throw over your head to grab the mail. 😂

Your reaction to the brown. Hilarious 😄

They cut the whole to test the fabric. The rip stop and waxed canvas you can use for bagmaking. Don’t wash the waxed canvas. You will ruin it and possibly your machine.

Thank you so much for sharing, as usual. Even tho you’re not exactly thrilled with everything, you still came up with some really good ideas. I made a Mimi G dress that called for a knit lining called tricot. Maybe that’s what that white lining fabric is?

I just got my 10 lb mystery box from Mood I’m new to this ❤thanks for the inspiration ❤❤❤❤

The large flower print would be a fantastic dressy swimsuit coverup. The ripstop would be good backing for picnic / beach blankets. Do a cute pant in the brown!

That brocade would make a kick ass nontraditional wedding dress.

I’m so glad you filmed your honest reactions and disappointments because I was reacting the same way! The cuts were so short too 2m is minimum purchase these days for a blouse or shift dress. I couldn’t think of a single project I would make wth any of it tbh. Loved the jacquard too but with just over 1yd idk… !

That brocade is fire for the corset you are planning. Love it

The brocade is STUNNING! The blue knit is GREAT for a draped slinky gown!

I would use the dark brown as a cover to put over stuff in the back of my car. I made black covers, so my suitcases and other stuff when traveling doesn’t show up in the windows as easily.

I was told when I worked in a fabric store that it is a quality control thing that happens every so often from the manufacture people. We would get them on occasion in our store as well.

Enjoyed your unboxing, I received a similarly disappointing box from same place but kept it all and in time found use for all of it and you will too. Sometimes you don’t see it right away😊 For example: I would make cargo pants and utility/bush jacket (free patterns available) from brown fabric, topstitch with gold thread and wear with blouse or cami from gold satin. Anyway your facial expressions are priceless, have fun, happy sewing!

I am so glad to see this. I have been tempted to do this but always chicken out. 😅The pretty blue with the hole looks like Peau de Soie, a heavier-weight matte satin.

Your reactions have me weak!!!! 😂😂

If you are looking to add more fabric and with nothing in fact in mind, it’s a great box. It is a mystery box; some are great , some not so great. Mystery is getting more fabric to investigate new projects. As you increase your sewing skills you may not be so open to get whatever they send you and you may plan specific projects with specific materials.

Mystery Boxes, says it all, I purchase these all the time definitely makes you put on your thinking cap.

With the broadcloth you can make tablecloths. The brocade fabric is the best. The lining fabric will come in handy.

The ripstop fabric is great for bags. I use it for lining bags that will have something wet in them like a swimsuit bag or cooler bag. They also make great reusable grocery bags.

Woman, you have just got to use those fabrics that are treated with a coating to create yourself a cute waterproof picnic set!! The red, yellow, and black would make a cute picnic table cover/blanket, with a bag you'd carry everything in! Think of a relaxing fun day at the park!!! 😊😊😊

None of the fabric except the brown fit in my wardrobe plans ( I need some coveralls but I would applique on it to jazz it up). I like the colors but I don't need poly satin). I did like the crazy print for shorts or a summer dress.

That brown broadcloth would make awesome tote bags with applique designs on it

The hole is from where they take a standard circle of fabric to get the GSM(gams per square meter) there is a special device that cuts the hole.

Blue could also make a formalwear top.

Yes! A reversible corset would be gorgeous 😍

Haha I got excited when I saw the brown 🤭

The ripstop can be used to make bags or maybe a kite 😊. I saw a video where the vlogger got a lot of fabric at a thrift store that had holes like that one. In the comments people said that manufacturers do that to send samples to clients.

As an amateur bag maker, several fabrics gave off that vibe (don't wash the waxed canvas, please!). I believe the hole in the blue fabric was what they pull to test GSM (grams per square meter) to give the fabric weight. Seems based on so many fabrics being less than 2yards, these are just end of bolt pieces. I'll just keep checking my local Walmart for the offcuts they sell! Love your videos. You are such a real, precious human. ❤

I love skirt dresses from the 50’s… I would make a beautiful shirt dress with embroidery for the brown ,Shirts too!

That brown could be great for muslins. I enjoyed this! Thanks Raven.

They need to give you another piece to replace the blue with the hole, how did that get inside a box? I’m sure you will make it all work somehow.

COULD MAKE A LOT OF FANCY PILLOW CASES.

That blue knit could be a beautiful wrap. That hole in the blue was around the edge should be able to work around it for skeeves or bodice pieces.

Make your dog a raincoat. My dogs have one with a hood. Very worthwhile for those necessary walks in the rain. You don't have a dog: make raincoats for dogs of family and friends.

That brown would be perfect for totes, quilt backing, jackets, backpacks, bags for wheelchairs/walkers, zippered cases to protect musical equipment.

I would have been thrilled to get this box. A friend told me of a couple of places to try their mystery boxes. I cried with the one. It was very small, maybe 2” squares if that. All different kinds of fabric. It looked more like a box of scraps. I said I would use it for stuffing bears I’m making. The second box I got was a little better but again I was so disappointed. What whole pieces that was in the box had tape, glue, or markings on them. I said then I would never try anymore mystery boxes. I loved that color lavender and blue ones. They are so pretty but everyone has their own opinion

I’m thinking the rip stop could be used as backing for a stadium blanket, it can be used on the ground, or sitting on the bleachers and if rain comes, flip it over. With all the satin like fabric, slip dresses or camis. Good call on the brown broadcloth.

I saw a free duffel pattern that needed about 1 yard of ripstop for the lining, so maybe that would be an idea?

Omg is that black duck cloth waxed?? So good for outerwear

I'm so sorry the bio wasn't better. I ordered one a couple yrs ago and was shocked at the variety....especially the amount of African print that was in the box. I got one from Mood...not the best...

I see so many possibilities. Just too many solids😮

Can't say I'll be giving them a try!

I actually love this box and wish you could have had a better experience

OMG! Is that hole in the middle of the fabric? Can it be worked around?

That black n yellow floral i would make some nice wideleg pants, with a silk tank from the yellow satin.

4:55 I was buying some fabric at a store and it had a circle cutout like that blue fabric 🤦 don't understand how the factory did that 😱

15:35 that zebra print would be fantastic for the lining of a coat 🥰

Water resistant fabric is good to make shampoo capes with.

I would use that dark brown for pants and that black/white/gold print for a blouse to go with it.

One sewer's trash... I LOVE BROWN; my mother was a very overbearing, hateful bully; one day when I was about 12 she asked me my favorite colors, I replied bright bright pink, electric blue & rich dark dirt brown. She was so mad at me, I was punished for weeks for that 'wrong' answer! I still stand by my colors, still my faves. She redid my room every few years, always HER fugly colors, no input from or asking me: pale lavender sheer curtains and paint; yellows everywhere; then golds all over; finally (after some creepy guy was caught peeking in my windows early mornings for months), I got DARK green walls, very very thick and heavy curtains that were dark green like ivy with black and wild ugly green colors, and heavy thick furniture - ick! I did learn from her though; although I did not let my children run my home, I've ALWAYS let them have opinions and input for decorating not just their rooms, but even the rest of our home - let them have voices!! Now when I'm decorating our fixing something, or making something by sewing or crochet, I nearly always ask my Darling Granddaughter Sierra, who has the keenest and most innovative eyes and opinions. So see how sometimes bad things can be made into good ones?

The chocolate brown can be a beautiful dress. I did a search on chocolate brown dresses and some gorgeous dresses came up.

Raven … I just got a box from FWD because of your video (to try)… I ordered a 10 lb box, and OMG Was about 20 lbs, all kinds of fabric, lots of gabardine types, all colors, but NO prints … (sad face) … mine came USPS … and broken box … and I had a $10 coupon for the first order … Its one of those You NEVER know what your gonna get! But I’m seriously disappointed with MOOD … 4 BAD boxes … so thought I’d try this. Thanks!

You could sew a color block jacket with the yellow and red rip stop.

That brocade would make a beautiful jacket. With ourple as linkng.

Your reaction is precisely why I don't buy mystery bags or boces. I don't have a lot of cash, so if I am going to buy something, I prefer to know what I am getting. The brown broadcloth, I would use for pants or a skirt. I don't sew with 'fancy' fabrics. I am mostly a quilter so most of the thing I would never use. This was interesting however. I would have liked to see the backside of the jaquard.

You can use rib stop yo make a jacket years ago they were called wind breakers

Cool fabrics!

I think that box was actually pretty good I was thinking of getting one that's how I ended up here. When it comes to fabric I'm not very picky so I think it would work out for me. Also the broadcloth could be use for pants/skirt and would look amazing with a satin top maybe like a Champaign color GiRL! And for the whole in the blue fabric, on the bright side they could have just sent you the 2 yards without the hole but they didn't cut it off and now you have a little room to play with

This is the first I have heard of buying fabrics this way. I am strict a quilter, do they have a place that sells 100%quality cotton? This could be fun

Rip stop great for outdoor enthusiasts' gear bags

I really like the brown. I could see the MimiG pants with the buttons! And a top from the zebra print to pair with them! Other than that I'm gonna pass or ordering.

Brocade is the only gem! 🥰 The rest meh! ☹

I have had really good experiences with Fabric Mart bundles.

Don't forget about bias satin slip dresses and skirts 😉

Yeah, more miss than hit to my mind, too, but a real challenge to your creativity and I bet you will start thinking of more and more things you could do with these fabrics. Doesn't make me want to buy a box from them, though!

The lining fabric is nice.

OMG...that box..lol. Personally I would have like a better variety and some longer cuts. They could have thrown in some nice in season fabric like a french terry, cotton eyelet, challis ....I digress. However, the ripstop could be used for croasbody bags or bucket hats? As for that brown, definetely muslin, but they could be cute cargo pants , a musim for M8358 since it takes so much fabric, OR you can manipulate it into a textured fabric or embroider it. I have yet to order any mystery box cause I buy fabric faster than it's sewn, but it's exciting not knowing what you'll get.😊😊

Rip Stock fabric would make great bags and purses

The rip stop would make great reuse able grocery bags

I like brown, but broadcloth? Ugh. Only thing I can think of is making tote bags that look like chocolate bars! Happy sewing!

Lol, I was looking at their site thinking about trying the mystery box. Too much satin fabric for me!

Organza is stiffer, that off white is voile and the satin could go underneath it

Rip stop is good for bag lining

Ripstop is great for toddler overalls.

You were respectful but honest. Personally, I like FWD for solid, basic materials. The majority of their prints are not for me. The prints that I have been interested in are sold out. It's not beneficial for me to do mystery boxes.

Look up burn testing fabric to help with fabric content. Ripstop is nor totally waterproof but water repellent. Don’t think I would ever buy a mystery box since I never use polyester fabric because it doesn’t breathe and burns me up use odd fabrics for bags and storage units. A good drawstring for hoods are longer shoelaces and they come in so many fun colors plus they are cheap.

Dis I miss the cost?

Hi. Couldn't you combine the red and yellow rip-stop to make a wind breaker? The blue with the hole is so pretty, maybe you have enough to make a blouse or skirt. Thank you for doing this. You saved me $60. I will not be purchasing those mystery boxes. Think I will keep with FabricMartFabrics. Like you said very hit and miss. I am not a great sewist and would not even know what to do with the fabric LOL. Have a nice day everyone.

Rip Stop for totes and bags for travel