Question...storage of fabric.
06-17-2011, 06:55 PM
#81
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I get free fabric boards from Wal-Mart. After they scan them so they can order more, they trash them. I then give them to the local Thrift Shop for them to use. If I EVER get to the place I need more, off to Wal-Mart for more. You have to ask them to save them for you though. Give me some space and they get recycled.
06-17-2011, 06:57 PM
#82
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Shelves are always nice. But..unless you have the kind of
glass in your windows that takes out the bad UV rays, be
sure you cover your fabric in some manner. The sunlight will fade
anything that is exposed to it. I even bought a fat qtr at
a shop one time, unfolded it and it was not useable due to
the fading. It would be a shame to ruin a nice stash.
glass in your windows that takes out the bad UV rays, be
sure you cover your fabric in some manner. The sunlight will fade
anything that is exposed to it. I even bought a fat qtr at
a shop one time, unfolded it and it was not useable due to
the fading. It would be a shame to ruin a nice stash.
06-17-2011, 08:13 PM
#85
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frarose - I wrap them around various kinds of 'boards' and stack them upright. I use foam core - cut into 7 1/2" X 20" from the 30" X 20" sheets. i buy them for $1 at Dollar stores. Others use comic book boards. Makes it very easy to take fabrics out and put them back on the shelf.
fontmomma - the cardboard from Walmart isn't meant for long term storage. It's not acid free, and it can damage your fabric.
fontmomma - the cardboard from Walmart isn't meant for long term storage. It's not acid free, and it can damage your fabric.
06-17-2011, 09:13 PM
#86
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I also vote for shelves. I have 2 of the stackable white cabinets that you can get at Wal-mart. I actually bought them at a store called Ames. I have had them so long that they do not even sell that size anymore. I just thought that I would put in my two or three cents worth. :lol: :lol:
Have a blessed day.
debra
PS-Good Luck letting DH know.
Have a blessed day.
debra
PS-Good Luck letting DH know.
06-17-2011, 09:29 PM
#87
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Originally Posted by Dotha
Do you think that it is better/easier/best use of space to store fabric in drawers or in a cabinet with shelves? I want shelves but DH thinks the best use of space is putting everything in a drawer. I want shelves for the big pieces as I fold every peice to the same size and it stores so neatly and is so easy to see. Drawers, not so much, it is harder to riffle through them, I think. Any thoughts. Dh is doing everything he can to help me with the sewing room reorganization and I appreciate it so much but now I am to a point where I think I know best. Just thought I would ask for input to figure out if I am right or if I should listen to him. I have one of those white cabinet things with the doors (sell for about80 to 100 dollars) and I love it. I want at least one more. Help with your advice, please.
I prefer shelves where I can either fold like colors or wrap on fabric boards. This way I can see what I have, how much I have and it's easy to access. Drawers are out of the question. You have to pull everything out to see what you have, put it all back and do all over if you didn't find the right piece....NO WAY!!!
06-17-2011, 11:34 PM
#88
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Originally Posted by feffertim
I just finished wrapping my fabric around comic book boards and putting them on bookcase shelves and they look wonderful. I will take a picture tomorrow and send to you. I really like having my fabric out where I can see it all (and gloat)
06-17-2011, 11:41 PM
#89
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Yes, pinecone, nice storage. Love your fabric. I have that same piney one that you have...light background with the pineneedles and cones. I recognized a few of what you have as being in my stash also.
06-18-2011, 02:27 AM
#90
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Wow, you all seem sooo organised and I'm very jealous of your fab sewing rooms. I live in a two bedroom flat with five of us living in it. I am confined to the end of the hallway. I'm not looking for sympathy just some fabulous storage ideas. You all seem to be very good at this :thumbup:
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