How do you store your really long lengths of fabric?
#32
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Albuquerque NM
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i have use the store cardboard bolts. but i have also bought 3/4" pvc pipe cut to my desired legenth. use painters tape to start the roll then finish with 2 or 3 rubber bands to hold secure. stand the poles in a corner or in a barrel. the pvc pipe is 8' long you can iron out your center crease and roll the full width of fabric.
#33
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 862
I no longer buy anything longer than 7 yards. All the long lengths are washed and folded into one specific Rubbermaid tub. When it is full, as it is now, I avoid all the sales! That tub holds enough backing for 7 oversized quilts.
When I was younger, I had a closet to store such in the dark and kept them on the bolts.
When I was younger, I had a closet to store such in the dark and kept them on the bolts.
#34
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Carroll, Iowa
Posts: 3,487
I gete empty bolts from the local fabric stores. Works well when you want to keep those fabrics you use alot so order large quanities of them. Plus I have apparel fabrics too and I normally purchase 5 to 10 yds each as I have no idea what I'll use them for but want to be sure I have plenty when the time comes.
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