Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I am for being able to keep my fabrics "in the dark" while being stored to avoid/minimize fading.
But with being able to have "full access" when one wants to look at them.
It is fun to look at the colors and patterns - BUT light can do damage - especially on the exposed fold lines/edges.
Yes, this.
It's interesting and pretty to look at a craft room with shelf after shelf of exposed fabric.
But, I'm allergic to dust and needed to store my fabric where it wouldn't collect it. Plus I was worried as well about the sun fading the exposed fabric.
My woodworking husband suggested that he build me cabinets. He built me wall to wall cabinets, with shelves wide and deep enough to lay out flat 108" fabric (like it is folded on a bolt). Each cabinet is 6ft tall, with double doors and has 5 shelves (4 of the shelves are adjustable). They are made out of hardwood, so that there is no problem with the shelves holding the heavy weight of the fabric. I can easily put in/take out the fabric I'm looking for, and I can clearly see what I have on the shelves. I like that I don't have to worry about dust or light affecting the fabric.