Storing Your Stash
#1
I've noticed many people store their stash in clear plastic bins and even clear plastic bags. Is there a reason for this? I have my fabric on shelves in my tiny sewing room/office, which is usually covered in dust! Should I be putting my fabrics into some sort of container? Thanks for your help!
#2
I started out by storing fabric on shelves, but if your not going to use it in the immediate future, you have the dust issue to deal with & if exposed to light, the folded edges may fade. I now have all my stash fabric in dresser drawers or plastic containers away from light.
#5
I have shelves and bins.
I use latching flat containers for my FQs. The bins are sorted by color with clear tops to see through and hold two single rows length wise of folded FQs. I do not have to "open" them when I am in search of a fabric.
My yardage (anything over 1/2 yd) is stored on shelves. With these, as well, I try to keep colors tog. I guess that bins would be great for keeping yardage clean, but with the amount of Fabric I have I cannot afford bins for all that.
I do keep some taller bins for "projects" or WIPs. In these, I put all fabric and the pieces (if done) all together for the completion of the project. Can not tell you how often I have cut into a "neat" fabric - only to figure out later I was going to use it for a specific purpose!!
I use latching flat containers for my FQs. The bins are sorted by color with clear tops to see through and hold two single rows length wise of folded FQs. I do not have to "open" them when I am in search of a fabric.
My yardage (anything over 1/2 yd) is stored on shelves. With these, as well, I try to keep colors tog. I guess that bins would be great for keeping yardage clean, but with the amount of Fabric I have I cannot afford bins for all that.
I do keep some taller bins for "projects" or WIPs. In these, I put all fabric and the pieces (if done) all together for the completion of the project. Can not tell you how often I have cut into a "neat" fabric - only to figure out later I was going to use it for a specific purpose!!
#8
Originally Posted by KANDU
Can you tack/drape a sheet of heavy plastic over your shelves?
#9
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Hi Ellie's Nana,
Like you, I have the majority of my stash on shelves in the closet. I attached several "hook and loop" fasteners ($1 in the VALUE section at Joann Fabrics - lots of colors-I got beige to blend with shelving). Then I finished a muslin piece to size, attached hook n loop to it and connected the piece to the shelfing. When I started out I only has one shelf of fabric but I was optimistic and made the muslin to cover all 5 shelves. When I want to "see the fabric", I just unhook the muslin cover. When it is attached, it looks so neat and tidy. Happy sewing!
Like you, I have the majority of my stash on shelves in the closet. I attached several "hook and loop" fasteners ($1 in the VALUE section at Joann Fabrics - lots of colors-I got beige to blend with shelving). Then I finished a muslin piece to size, attached hook n loop to it and connected the piece to the shelfing. When I started out I only has one shelf of fabric but I was optimistic and made the muslin to cover all 5 shelves. When I want to "see the fabric", I just unhook the muslin cover. When it is attached, it looks so neat and tidy. Happy sewing!
#10
Originally Posted by AUQuilter
Hi Ellie's Nana,
Like you, I have the majority of my stash on shelves in the closet. I attached several "hook and loop" fasteners ($1 in the VALUE section at Joann Fabrics - lots of colors-I got beige to blend with shelving). Then I finished a muslin piece to size, attached hook n loop to it and connected the piece to the shelfing. When I started out I only has one shelf of fabric but I was optimistic and made the muslin to cover all 5 shelves. When I want to "see the fabric", I just unhook the muslin cover. When it is attached, it looks so neat and tidy. Happy sewing!
Like you, I have the majority of my stash on shelves in the closet. I attached several "hook and loop" fasteners ($1 in the VALUE section at Joann Fabrics - lots of colors-I got beige to blend with shelving). Then I finished a muslin piece to size, attached hook n loop to it and connected the piece to the shelfing. When I started out I only has one shelf of fabric but I was optimistic and made the muslin to cover all 5 shelves. When I want to "see the fabric", I just unhook the muslin cover. When it is attached, it looks so neat and tidy. Happy sewing!
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