sandiphi

I was wondering if anybody uses those fabric sheets to store their fabric? I have done some research on sheets from Polar Notions and I think the website is fabricsheets.com. Polar Notions is definitely cheaper. The sheets are still very pricey but I think they will be worth it. Does anybody use them? Has anybody tried the magazine sheets from BCW?

Prism99

These are bedsheets, aren't they? Is there something special about them? I'm thinking that any brand of cotton sheet would work to protect fabric from light, dust, wood acid, etc.

sandiphi

No I don't think they are bedsheets. They are like a hard plastic, acid free, that you wrap your fabric on to better organize your fabric. Your shelves end up looking like a quilt shop. Like your fabric is on bolts. Go to www.polarnotions.com to see what they look like. They are a great way to organize your fabric.

sandpat

I've seen them and my LQS sells them. I don't think that a lot of my fabs. are large enough pieces for that and I also don't have any shelves so I don't know where I'd put them right now. I think its a great idea though!

BellaBoo

My guild made a big order for them from Polar. Some members wanted 10 some wanted 50. I think they are fantastic. I read that fabric shouldn't be stored on cardboard so that's why not make your own sheets but bolts of fabric are stored in warehouses on what? Cardboard. I made cardboard ones to use while I buy the plastic sheets a little at a time.

Prism99

Oh, my. I had no idea these things existed! They look wonderful, but I have so many fabrics..... Aside from $2 a board (including bolt buddy and shipping), the bookcases I would have to buy, I shudder to think about how much time it would take me to refold it all. Still, it would look fabulous!

The cardboard sheets would be wrapped in sheeting to protect the fabric from direct contact with wood acid. The sheeting wouldn't have to be sewn; just cut, folded top and bottom, then wrapped and fastened together with a couple of straight pins. More work, though. (Can you tell I'm lazy? :D )

Mousie

LOL, Prism99, I don't think your lazy, I KNOW, it's a lot of work!
It would look so good on my shelves, but I would need a thousand. Can't afford that. I should use my 6" x 24" ruler and refold all my fabs, in my bundles,....but I probably won't. Can you tell, I am lazy, lol? :wink:

JoanneS

Hmmm - I just fold mine and put them on PAINTED wood shelves - thus no raw wood to damage them. If you don't want to paint the shelves, put down contact paper. I'd rather spend my cash on fabric than those plastic thingies.

Judy Lee

If I ever get around to reorganizing my stash, I thought I'd use the same backing boards used by the comic book industry.


http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/...ing-Boards.htm

The BCW Silver Comic Backer Boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate , and are precision cut to size. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics.

- Fit silver age, modern and regular comic bags
- Coated on one side
- Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate
- Precision cut
- Use with BCW Silver Poly & Mylar Bags

Dimensions 7 X 10 1/2
*Certified Acid Free - Independent Lab Tested


100 Board(s) per Pack

Pack(s) Pack Price
1 $9.00
5 $7.43
10 $5.46 [b]

sandiphi

Judy Lee, have you used the comic book backing boards from BCW? I was wondering if they are as good as the ones from Polar Notions? I know that they are much cheaper than the sheets from Polar Notions, but you know what they say "You get what you pay for". Cheaper is not always better.

I know it will be a lot of work to fold all my fabric onto these sheets, but the end result will be a lot better than those awful plastic bins. I can not stand those bins anymore. I want my fabric to look more organized.

So, when my room is done and organized, I will send pictures.