Is it true that I would have to have Kinect just to sort?
No, they're not sorted. I don't know anything about Kinect.
I'm surprised someone believed Bethesda would patch it.
No option for sorting.
For us PC players the issue is easy to solve by installing SkyUI but unfortunately console players do not have this option and thus are in distinct disadvantage. There really is no simple solution for them.
I know how you feel man, organisation in skyrim gets on my nerves - just keep clothes and special armour in wardrobe, weapons in chest, books on shelves, miscellaneous items in cupboards, and jewelry in bedside cupboards and drawers.
Kinect is only used for shouts and equipping items faster if memory serves me well.