Storing Batting by the Bolt
08-31-2010, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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We recently added a new virtual section called: Sewing Rooms - Ideas & Inspirations
I want to add as many idea there as I can so here's my first tip. :) I want to preface this by saying this is NOT my idea, I'm just passing a tip along that was given to me and I think work WONDERFULLY! :)
Items Needed:
2 - Metal Closet Rod Hangers (From your local hardware store)
1 - A 5 foot section of 1inch PVC pipe (From you LHS)
4 - Screws to mount your hangers if they aren't included
with your closet rod hangers.
Measure the length of your bolt - add 1 inch to that measurement. Then hang your closet rod hangers that width apart. Put your PVC pipe through your bolt of batting and hang.
VIOLA your done! Batting is out of the way, and easily rolled off the bolt when you need it. This project cost me roughly $12.00. :)
P.S. Buying batting by the bolt if very economical if you wait for Joann's to have a 40% or 50% off sale and have it shipped to your home.
I want to add as many idea there as I can so here's my first tip. :) I want to preface this by saying this is NOT my idea, I'm just passing a tip along that was given to me and I think work WONDERFULLY! :)
Items Needed:
2 - Metal Closet Rod Hangers (From your local hardware store)
1 - A 5 foot section of 1inch PVC pipe (From you LHS)
4 - Screws to mount your hangers if they aren't included
with your closet rod hangers.
Measure the length of your bolt - add 1 inch to that measurement. Then hang your closet rod hangers that width apart. Put your PVC pipe through your bolt of batting and hang.
VIOLA your done! Batting is out of the way, and easily rolled off the bolt when you need it. This project cost me roughly $12.00. :)
P.S. Buying batting by the bolt if very economical if you wait for Joann's to have a 40% or 50% off sale and have it shipped to your home.
Closet Rod Hanger
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08-31-2010, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 295
Wow!! I have two huge bolts of batting like this in my sewing room. Don't know if I have enough space for this system, but will try to see if I can fashion something similar.
My sewing room is the larger side of my basement and I want to remodel my space this year. Is anyone using the chrome metal shelving units to store fabric? If so, can you send picture(s)? Pictures of any fabric storing system will help. Mine is stored in MANY boxes that were once sorted by color, but not any more. I am thinking about the chrome shelving units.
Thanks for this new message board!
My sewing room is the larger side of my basement and I want to remodel my space this year. Is anyone using the chrome metal shelving units to store fabric? If so, can you send picture(s)? Pictures of any fabric storing system will help. Mine is stored in MANY boxes that were once sorted by color, but not any more. I am thinking about the chrome shelving units.
Thanks for this new message board!
08-31-2010, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Charleen DiSante
Great suggestion! Now, how can we get the little plastic drawers to not sag when they are full? The bottom drawer will often not open without getting snagged on the top one. Any suggestions?
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