Been thru the same thing about 5 years ago.. We had 3 1/2 feet of water in our basement from heavy rains and sewage drains backing up along with storm drains too. I had alot of my stuff in totes but some of that even that got ruined. All my sewing patterns had to go and alot of my fabric. I could of saved more of the fabric I suppose but with the sewage in it too I didnt want to. ICK!! As for now... no more sewing in the basement, I bought the little house next door when it came up for sale and have everything over there!