What do you store your fabric in and would you change it?
03-07-2011, 09:02 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by qltncat
I use 2 lateral file cabinets that I picked up when an office closed. They were filled with hanging file folders. I ironed my fabric, folded it lengthwise in half, and wound it around the files, as if they were bolts. I secured the top with long rubber bands. I can "wind" up to 4 yards of cotton fabric and still close the drawers!
This works like a charm. I can see the fabric at a glance, and it stays neatly waiting for me! Since the drawers close, sunlight is not a problem.
For smaller pieces (fat quarters, etc.) I use see-through bins.
This works like a charm. I can see the fabric at a glance, and it stays neatly waiting for me! Since the drawers close, sunlight is not a problem.
For smaller pieces (fat quarters, etc.) I use see-through bins.
03-07-2011, 09:06 AM
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Unfortunately, I don't have a sewing room so utilize anything I can including...ArtBin satchels, dresser drawers, and even plastic bags. My dream would be to have s all shelves so they would be together and in the open for easy viewing. A closet for this purpose would be perfect, because then they would be protected from the light.
Grann of 6 has it the way I wish I could.
Grann of 6 has it the way I wish I could.
03-07-2011, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by qltncat
I use 2 lateral file cabinets that I picked up when an office closed. They were filled with hanging file folders. I ironed my fabric, folded it lengthwise in half, and wound it around the files, as if they were bolts. I secured the top with long rubber bands. I can "wind" up to 4 yards of cotton fabric and still close the drawers!
This works like a charm. I can see the fabric at a glance, and it stays neatly waiting for me! Since the drawers close, sunlight is not a problem.
For smaller pieces (fat quarters, etc.) I use see-through bins.
This works like a charm. I can see the fabric at a glance, and it stays neatly waiting for me! Since the drawers close, sunlight is not a problem.
For smaller pieces (fat quarters, etc.) I use see-through bins.
03-07-2011, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BJ SewKkrazzy
I use the plastic stoarge boxes...on a metal shelf that rolls. So I can roll one out into my room if I need to.
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