need advice on storage of quilt fabric
 

Can quilt fabric be stored in vacuumed sealed bags?

yes if wrapped in acid free paper first or a pillow case then the bag

Just make sure the fabric is cleaned and dried. No fabric softener nothing to allow any moisture to settle. I would air it out often and check it once in awhile. If you're going to use it soon down the road, Idon't see much problems.

If you are talking about those "space bags" - they all get their "air" back in the bags and are no longer flat.

I haven't tried that, but have been less than impressed with storage in those types of bags. I think fabric would come out very wrinkled and smelling bad from the plastic.

Edit: I think it might be fine for short-term storage. Just don't think it works well for longer term storage. Not sure it's worth the cost and effort for short-term storage.

I've wondered about that, too.

As long as you're sure the fabric is 100% dry. I've stored clothing in them and everything has come out fine.

Because fabric is folded nice and flat to begin with I wonder if using the bags would really save much space.

I've stored winter items in them, with no mishaps. They did come out awfully wrinkled, though. The vacuum sealing really smashed things flatter than an iron! :rolleyes:

Just made sure to keep the bag out of any sunlight !! YIKES!!!

While some swear storage in vacuum bags works fine for them, others report that the fabric stinks to high heaven when the bags are opened. It's already flat, so the bags save no space. Fabric needs air to breathe and stay healthy, just like you do.

I think the better question is, "why do you ask/why are you wanting to do that?"
Your fabric won't be easily accessible for 'audition' if you have to open then reseal a bag every time you want to use it. It's so much easier -- IF you are planning to regularly use your fabric collection -- to have it stored so that you can sort through it (and fondle it)!


The again, if you are planning to move or need to store it for an extended period in a tight space, then perhaps these storage bags might work, with the cautions mentioned.

Jan in VA

I have had great success storing fabric long term in those large sterilite clear plastic boxes with a snap on lid. The boxes stack neatly on top of each other, and the lids stay on tight. Then, if you want to get into any of the boxes to look for a fabric, or whatever, it's very easy to do. The fabric has lasted with no problems and still looks as new as it did when I bought it. Just an idea. :)

I stor a lot of clothing in space bags and have never had a problem..

I'm no help at all on this. I want my fabric out where I can see it! And feel it, and audition it at a moment's notice. !)

I just read a posting somewhere where a person had used these to store fabric and/or quilts and could not get the plastic smell out of the fabric later. Not personal experience, just read it recently.