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Old 09-12-2013, 07:20 AM
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Can quilt fabric be stored in vacuumed sealed bags?
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:22 AM
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yes if wrapped in acid free paper first or a pillow case then the bag
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Old 09-12-2013, 07:26 AM
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Just make sure the fabric is cleaned and dried. No fabric softener nothing to allow any moisture to settle. I would air it out often and check it once in awhile. If you're going to use it soon down the road, Idon't see much problems.
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I would put it in a clean pillowcase first. Maybe throw a couple of the silica dry packs in between the plastic and the pillowcase to keep it dry.
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If you are talking about those "space bags" - they all get their "air" back in the bags and are no longer flat.
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I haven't tried that, but have been less than impressed with storage in those types of bags. I think fabric would come out very wrinkled and smelling bad from the plastic.

Edit: I think it might be fine for short-term storage. Just don't think it works well for longer term storage. Not sure it's worth the cost and effort for short-term storage.
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I've wondered about that, too.
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As long as you're sure the fabric is 100% dry. I've stored clothing in them and everything has come out fine.
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Because fabric is folded nice and flat to begin with I wonder if using the bags would really save much space.
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Old 09-12-2013, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by stitchengramie View Post
Can quilt fabric be stored in vacuumed sealed bags?
I've stored winter items in them, with no mishaps. They did come out awfully wrinkled, though. The vacuum sealing really smashed things flatter than an iron!
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