storing fabric
#5
I store mine on shelves in baskets and shield the tops so that the sun cann't fade them on the leading edge. If the shelves were on the opposite wall, I would not need to shield them, but then would not get into the room!
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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sunshine and direct light will fade your fabrics with time, so, it should be stored where the sun will not shine on it, as for your lighting in your room as long as you move your fabric around and (rotate) it; you will probably not notice any fading before you use it up. the same is true for your quilts they should not be stored where sunshine will get them, and refold, move around on occassion. :thumbup:
#8
Alot of my fabric is stored in those utility cabinets (5 shelf) has a door on it. That way the sunlight is off it and it's organized so I can see at a glance what I have in the various colors to work with. Course I used a white 5 shelf book case to store patterns, rulers, sewing notions etc on. Makes my sewing room nice and organized which I'm generally not.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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The majority of my fabric is in open closet...but I do have a curtain I hang over the opening when I am not choosing fabrics for a project. The rest of my fabric is in bins, drawers, a cupboard, another closet..all in places away from light. You don't want fade lines along where your fabric if folded, so best to keep it out of ANY light.
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