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I am still using fabrics from the 1960's and it is not rotten. Properly stored it will last a long time.My quilt collection starts with ones from 1919, 20's, and 30's that are in great condition. Store in dry climate controlled place, and use acid free storage boxes, paper, or good quality sheets and pillowcases.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 7300744)
Many of the fabrics that I have - have been in my stash between ten and thirty years.
Some of these fabrics are still unwashed (yes, gasp - unwashed!) I still consider everything that has never been cut into or made into anything "new" - When do you consider your fabric to be "old" ? For me - old fabric is fabric that has become unusable for some reason - it will tear easily, has gotten musty or moldy, or has become faded in spots. I do not seem to consider the actual time that it has been around in my thinking of it as "old" or not. |
I just made a cute baby dress out of fabric from my stash. The date on the selvedge edge said 1988. I think it was originally going to be a dress for a tiny girl who now has 3 kids of her own!
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I don't think of my stash as old.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 7300744)
For me - old fabric is fabric that has become unusable for some reason - it will tear easily, has gotten musty or moldy, or has become faded in spots. |
Old is good....I'll use anything if it is stable/clean/unworn.
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Originally Posted by Lyncat
(Post 7301089)
I just made a cute baby dress out of fabric from my stash. The date on the selvedge edge said 1988. I think it was originally going to be a dress for a tiny girl who now has 3 kids of her own!
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I thought when fabric became old it was reborn as vintage.......
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Originally Posted by DebraK
(Post 7300793)
I don't mind old, but faulty bothers me.
old fabric is the pieces I throw away. |
Fabric is good indefinitely if it is stored in a place where it is dry. In a damp climate it can mold or mildew. Otherwise it is fine to use just as you would use any fabric if it isn't really thin or poorly woven. I have fabrics from my mother's stash and it has been carefully stored in closed cupboards where it is out of the light and there is no moisture and it is just like new.
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