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Old 01-15-2010, 08:52 AM
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JCL in FL
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Originally Posted by Sharon321
I learned a great way to fold yardage. First fold in half, lengthwise. Then fold in half again lengthwise. Take a 6X12 ruler and wrap the fabric on the ruler. I used the coffee table to help. Slide the fabric off the ruler and and arrange in any order that makes sense to you. I put mine in Elfa (wire) drawers turned with the fold up. You can see all your fabric at once. I reduce my stash from 7 large bins to 3 drawers. You can do the same thing with fat quarters, Just fold the all alike and store. I cut up anything smaller than a fat quarter by the Scrap Therapy method. Best thing I ever did for my sewing room.
I fold all my shirts to one size so they fit the shelves and look nice and have tried to do that with fabric but using a ruler to shape it makes sense. Good Tips.
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