Fabric Storage Opinions
#31
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Triangle, NY
Posts: 184
I don't like the wire because your fabric sets on the wire shelfs and the pressure pushs it though the wire and its hard to iron out those ripples after its been there awhile and it doesn't stack as neatly ...I would use wood and put a muslin lining on it to keep the wood from bleaching out your fabric colors that are on the bottom....enjoy..blessings
#32
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
Posts: 1,038
Suzi,
Get a set of the shelf brackets that you can put a rod on and place a bit higher tan normal. Get a good heavy rod, allow a bit of hanging space under the rod before you start your first shelf. That was you have somewhere to hang your WIP and other things (backs) that tend to wrinkle. I bought laminated shelves so that there was no chance of staining. Just a few suggestions.
Brenda
Get a set of the shelf brackets that you can put a rod on and place a bit higher tan normal. Get a good heavy rod, allow a bit of hanging space under the rod before you start your first shelf. That was you have somewhere to hang your WIP and other things (backs) that tend to wrinkle. I bought laminated shelves so that there was no chance of staining. Just a few suggestions.
Brenda
#34
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Phenix City, Alabama
Posts: 881
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I personally don't care for the wire shelves. My husband insisted on them for the laundry room & garage. Guess what? Things fall thru them, things don't set squarely unless you set them on the wires just right. It is a constant balancing act. I can't wait until mine wear out & I can replace them with wood shelves.
#35
I put 2 inexpensive bookcases from Walmart in my closet. The short ones which leaves space for bolts on top. There is a built-in shelf w/clothes rod. The 2 bookcases don't quite fill the width but I keep batting in the small space between. There is room in front of them for floor stand and my worst collecting habit - shipping boxes.
I do keep majority of stash in a buffet and under the cutting table though.
I do keep majority of stash in a buffet and under the cutting table though.
#36
I have both wood and wire and prefer the wood. Things lay flat and evenly. And if you look at how the wire is installed, they have those big braces that hold up the shelf and it's awkward to stack around them. The braces that hold up the wood aren't nearly as intrusive.
#38
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area near San Francisco
Posts: 1,213
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I personally don't care for the wire shelves. My husband insisted on them for the laundry room & garage. Guess what? Things fall thru them, things don't set squarely unless you set them on the wires just right. It is a constant balancing act. I can't wait until mine wear out & I can replace them with wood shelves.
#39
Originally Posted by SuziC
My Dh is redoing a closet in a spare bedroom for me to store all my sewing things. My question is: I can design it any way i choose but am unsure what kind of shelving to put in. Would you use the white wire shelves or wood? Or maybe both? I need to keep the cost at a minimum but i want to do it right the first time. Any advise would be appreciated greatly!!
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 547
Wood shelves are fine as long as there is some protective finish on them. Such as paint, etc. Mine haven't ever caused a problem. In a closet, I think wood holds up better. I do have wire baskets in a stand alone system which I also like - but I wouldn't use them in my closet. Just my opinion...as always :)
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