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Old 04-05-2011, 07:48 AM
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It's great to read so many different ideas about storing fabric. Since I've had the wiring installed I have had no issues whatsoever with too many wire lines in my fabrics. The best thing about creating this closet is that I can close the door and no light or dust gets in and I can see everything at a glance. All the plastic boxes are marked clearly with what's inside so I know just where to find everything. Of course I have more fabric and storage in my sewing room...at least it's organized.
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bj
One thing to think about also...I've heard that some wooden shelving can stain fabric. You might have to line them with something before you put your fabric on them.
This is my thought too :D:D:D
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lori S
If you do wire.. have plexiglass cut to cover the wire so.. stuff will not fall through and your fabrics will lay as flat as possible.
Wood can stain the fabrics ... so make sure its a polyurethane finish, that has cured for several days before any real volume of fabric is placed on it.
I cut cardboard to line the wire shelves on the areas I have a problem with fall through. Posterboard worked well also. I like the wire shelves for the fabric load because of air circulation.
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:35 AM
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The wire shelves leave indentations on the fabric if the fabric is put on them horizontally rather than vertically like a bolt. I would go with adjustable wooden shelving.
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Old 04-05-2011, 09:09 AM
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White melamine shelves that adjust and so you can add more of them than come with the shelves . Clean, no worry about staining and easy to wipe dust off if needed. Heavy enough that you don't need to attach to a closet wall but if outside the closet, you might attach so they don't tip out and land on some one, like grandkids who want to climb up to see what is on the top shelf. If they are in a room remember that sun can fade the fabric so cover with something to protect from sun and dust. Jan
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Old 04-05-2011, 09:29 AM
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Your rooms looks almost exactly like mine! I love the wire shelves, I can see what I have and they make the room look brighter as compared to wood. Plus I think the fabric can breath better with the wires. I love the plastic shoe boxes for storage, I printed lables for all of mine and I can actually find what I'm looking for!

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Old 04-05-2011, 02:54 PM
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my hubby is also redoing a closet for me, and we discussed the shelves...he said wood, and i said how about wire....glad i read this thread...he said wood coz they will be easier to cut in the shape of the closet (there is a strange corner in it).....will keep reading for more ideas.......gina
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Old 04-05-2011, 03:09 PM
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I have quite a few wire shelves -- with cardboard on them to keep things from falling through. I still have the flexibility, the cardboard is light and easy to move, replace, etc.
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Old 04-05-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mshawii
White melamine shelves that adjust and so you can add more of them than come with the shelves . Clean, no worry about staining and easy to wipe dust off if needed. Heavy enough that you don't need to attach to a closet wall but if outside the closet, you might attach so they don't tip out and land on some one, like grandkids who want to climb up to see what is on the top shelf. If they are in a room remember that sun can fade the fabric so cover with something to protect from sun and dust. Jan
I agree...so easy to take care of (don't warp, etc).
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Old 04-05-2011, 06:19 PM
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Great ideas come from people who are Texans!!! I was born& raise in Houston Texas!
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