Folding fabric
01-19-2010, 08:10 AM
#21
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I've ironed, folded my fabric on plastic canvas sheets. Bought 6 large ones at Walmart for $4.28, cut them into fourths and they work fine and are a better value than other plastic products. Here's pictures of my bookcase "fabric store". These are my 1 yd or greater pieces.
My very own "quilt store"
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Plastic Canvas
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Just fold around plastic sheet
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01-19-2010, 08:30 AM
#25
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I went to the salvage store that seems name brand fabrics for little money and asked if they had the cardboard that they wrap the fabrics around. The were kind enough to give me what they had for free. I would assume this product would be safe since the "big name" fabric companies use them to wrap fabric.
01-19-2010, 09:11 AM
#26
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Thanks for all your answers, PineyRiverQuilter--your personal fabric store is fabulous! This is how I want to arrange my fabric.
I did go to the Dollar Store and picked up kitchen cutting mats, two for a dollar, and because they were 11' x 15", I cut them in thirds, rounded the corners, so they're 5" x 11" now. Six pieces for a dollar! That's a bargain! They're probably not as rigid as the plastic needlepoint canvas, but I was able to fold a two yard plus piece of fabric on it easily. Thanks for that heads up tip. I even bought an extra set of mats to use for chopping in the kitchen!!
I did go to the Dollar Store and picked up kitchen cutting mats, two for a dollar, and because they were 11' x 15", I cut them in thirds, rounded the corners, so they're 5" x 11" now. Six pieces for a dollar! That's a bargain! They're probably not as rigid as the plastic needlepoint canvas, but I was able to fold a two yard plus piece of fabric on it easily. Thanks for that heads up tip. I even bought an extra set of mats to use for chopping in the kitchen!!
01-19-2010, 09:21 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by bibiche
You didn't do anything wrong -- it happens. For small cuts or fabrics I know won't get too ravelly I clip a corner off of each edge. For larger cuts I serge the cut ends to avoid all ravelling. HTH.
triangles cut away from corners = washed
uncut corners = unwashed
When I tell people I do this they look at me like I have two heads, but it really does work.
01-19-2010, 01:57 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by Pat and pups
When I bring home new fabric, I wash it, iron it, and wrap it around my ruler to fold it. Then I slip the ruler out and have neatly folded fabric. Then I toss it in a tote so I can't find it later. lol
01-19-2010, 02:17 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by Marcia
I would hate to tell you that the acid free sheet protectors would not harm your fabric, because I am just not sure.....
You can always use the cardboard to fold the fabric, then remove the cardboard and store your fabric without it. I fold mine without cardboard so that there is a nice folded edge on the front and all pieces are the same size.
You can always use the cardboard to fold the fabric, then remove the cardboard and store your fabric without it. I fold mine without cardboard so that there is a nice folded edge on the front and all pieces are the same size.
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