damaquilts

I have a medium size priority box I plan on shipping fabric in. I have read of people getting lots of fabric in these boxes. How do you fold to do that?

dakotamaid

The secret is rolling the fabric, not folding. Take your fabric and fold it the width of the box and than roll tightly, lay down in the box and roll the next piece, fit them tightly together and continue.:)

damaquilts

thank you I will try that. I had tried rolling but of course I had it going the other way . duh!

bluteddi

I haven't shipped, but have recived lots, and I noticed the method that *dakotamaid* discribes seems to get the most fabric in...... great job,,,, packers! I was amazed to see much in some of the boxs.....

AgapeStitches

This is a great way to pack for vacations and other trips too. More stuff, less bags.

sherriequilts

I travel and roll my stuff when packing, but never would have thought to roll fabric for mailing. Duh!
BTW love your avatar!

damaquilts

I roll clothes in my dresser. I have an old 30's one that doesn't have as big of drawers. I roll and everything fits with room to spare.:-)

AgapeStitches

Thanks.

Packing to move so many times has brought about alot of new ideas/trials.

damaquilts

Well I almost have the box packed. It works like a charm. I don't know how anyone else does it. but I folded my fabric cut end to cut end. Fan folded that to the width of the box then rolled.
Thanks so much for the advise.

milp04

Another idea is to put the rolled fabric inside a plastic bag with a zip closure. When you squeeze the air out of the bag after zipping closed you can shrink it down a little bit more.

When sending also include the to and from information on the inside of the plastic bag in the event something happens to the outside of the box the shipping information will be included inside.

Cover the to and from information on the outside of the package with clear tape to protect the information.

Pam M