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Old 05-07-2014, 06:29 PM
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I am sorting and purging to (finally) organize my sewing studio. I have begun winding my fabrics on the comic boards. Some of my wire shelves have the grid configured so that the mini-bolts can fall through the cracks. I checked Amazon and shelf liners for these shelves cost around $10 each. I am thinking of making fabric liners that tie in each corner. Right now I have more time (and fabric) than money. Has anyone here come up with an affordable solution to this problem?
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Old 05-07-2014, 06:38 PM
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I would buy the foam core sheets from the dollar store to lay on the racks.
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Old 05-07-2014, 06:46 PM
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I'm with Tartan only because I think that the fabric might tend to slide when pulling boards in and out. A folded piece (double layer - fold to the front of cube)of brown paper bag or freezer paper probably would work too, while saving pennies.
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Old 05-08-2014, 04:22 AM
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I agree with Tartan. I think the weight of the boards would push through the fabric liner. The dollar store is a good place to pick up organizing items, like small plastic containers, etc.
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How about using rubber shelf liners found at WalMart? I would think it could keep them from falling thru.
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Old 05-08-2014, 05:04 AM
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I have wire shelves in my pantry and things tend to fall through the bottom. I bought waffle weave place mats at the dollar store. They fit perfectly and keep things from tilting and slipping in my overcrowded pantry.
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Old 05-08-2014, 05:27 AM
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I have the wire shelving from Sam's. There is a firm sheet of plastic that covers the bottom of the shelving. Would something like that help?

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Old 05-08-2014, 06:42 AM
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I ruler fold my fabrics, mostly large yardages and stack them on my wire shelves. works for me. I stack small bolts too.
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This was really timely as I have just purchased some wire shelves for my sewing room. Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions.
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:53 AM
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I use sheets of plastic canvas on my wire shelving. They can be found at any fabric or craft store, are very inexpensive, and if you need more stability you can tie them onto the shelves using scraps of yarn or ribbon. Those little sheets are very handy to have around!
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