fabric storage
#1
fabric storage
HELP!! I have a limited budget and more fabric than you can imagine. It is stuck in bins, baskets, boxes, and just scattered all over the floor. I have shelves, but the cards to store it on are so expensive. Where do I get inexpensive cards and where do I start? I will post a picture of my "mess" later today. I really need help!
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Northeast, PA
Posts: 388
Minnie, you don't need to buy those expensive cards to store your stash. I fold my fabric salvage to salvage, then start folding fabric into segments approximately 26 to 30 inches long. Keep folding till all the length of fabric is folded. Then fold in half again or in thirds (whichever gives you the measurement you want). End of with a pc
8x22 1/2. Then fold in half again ending with a pc 8x11.
Then just stack them up on your shelves with the last folded edge facing you....nice and neat with no added charge.
8x22 1/2. Then fold in half again ending with a pc 8x11.
Then just stack them up on your shelves with the last folded edge facing you....nice and neat with no added charge.
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: PNW
Posts: 43
I do the same. You can also use a 6.5 X 24 ruler to wrap fabric around then pull out half way, fold in half, pull ruler out all the way. You can stack them on the shelf. When you feel comfortable you will be able to do this just as well with out the ruler. It really looks nice to see all of the fabric when you're done. Some like to group their stacks by color or types: civil war, juvenile prints, solids, etc. You can do it!!
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 3
As per the my poinit of view Fabric wrapped around, then pulled out half, fold in half, pull all the rulers. You can stack on the shelf. When you feel comfortable, you can do as good a ruler. It really looks very happy to see when you complete all of the fabric. Some people like to set the color or type of stack: civil, juvenile prints, solids, etc., you can do! !
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,538
Do you have a LQS in your area? I went in to mine and asked for empty bolts and they were glad to get rid of them. You can cut them done for mini bolts and they are free. Are they as nice as the foam core ones? No, but the're FREE!
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