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Old 04-02-2019, 11:32 AM
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oh gosh, when i moved i had to clean out all of the saved things like that. I had way too many. but I do hate tossing things out that could be utilized. Know how you feel.
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Old 04-02-2019, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom View Post
I got some sheets I had ordered today they reminded me of a storage idea I've used but tend forget about. For small cuts of fabric, pre cuts, jelly rolls, I use the zippered soft plastic container that the sheets come in. The small size makes them perfect for fabric collections, small cuts, pre cuts, etc. They usually have a pocked inside with a cardboard in it telling what it was that came in it. I just take that cardboard and turn it over to the blank side and write what I'm storing in it. It's quick, easy and best of all free!
Great Idea! and I suspect there are other products that come in similar pkgs too. I'll not be so quick to toss these out in the future.
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Old 04-02-2019, 12:36 PM
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Great idea, Patrice.
I just got sheers for a bazillion windows and each panel came separate in a zippered plastic bag. What a score! They are the perfect size for projects, small amounts of fabric, etc. So many uses.
My only question is- do you think it may help me get organized?
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Old 04-06-2019, 10:17 AM
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Funny I just opened two pillowcases and threw out the zippered pouch...so I just went to the BR garbage and pulled them out...
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Old 04-06-2019, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH View Post
Great idea, Patrice.
I just got sheers for a bazillion windows and each panel came separate in a zippered plastic bag. What a score! They are the perfect size for projects, small amounts of fabric, etc. So many uses.
My only question is- do you think it may help me get organized?
I did that a couple years ago when I bought new sheers for my bedroom. Great size like bags.

I always have this fantasy that it's going to help me get more organized and it might help and tiny bit, but not all that much.
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Old 04-06-2019, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jane3 View Post
I store my fabric in empty clear plastic rectangular containers that I get at the grocery store when I'm purchasing loose leaf lettuce. We eat the lettuce, I wash the container (with lid), dry them and put my fabric in. I like these containers because I can stack them and see through them. It works for me. I hope it's OK to keep my fabric in these plastic containers... and they are Free after we eat the lettuce!
I saved those and cut them up to use as templates. I love the idea of using them for fabric storage - are they too airtight, though?
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Old 04-06-2019, 02:22 PM
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Those bags are very handy, indeed.
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Old 05-07-2019, 06:52 AM
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Yes! I save and use those too! The last ones I received were not zippered, but were all cloth and had a velcro closure on the flap...nice! I also make storage bags out of scraps occasionally. That being said, all those bags and all those projects stored away has not helped me one iota to get anything completed. They look nice and neat though.

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Old 05-09-2019, 05:18 PM
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I enjoy these also as we are full-time in our 36' RV. As I work on a project and am gathering material for another one, I can maximize my space as they are soft and malleable. I would go crazy if I couldn't see what was in each bag and had to open a container to find out what was in it.
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Old 05-14-2019, 04:35 AM
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Since fabric need to breathe, could you just punch holes in the corners of each side? Same for the plastic lettuce containers...
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