I have never worked with those bags before, they look like they'd be
really good to have around, if they work as they should however. My
problem isn't in storing new fabrics so much as how to safely store
away my garments. I am familiar with techniques for storing away
vintage and antique textiles and garments, it's just that my house
really prohibits me to do so well spacewise. At the moment most of my
peices are hanging from padded hangers, with their skirt weight
alleviated from gravity by being draped softly over a second hanger to
remove the strain. I go in and rehang them every month or so so that
creases don't form and any strain doesn't continually linger in the
same place. I fear moths, since there seem to be many around here and
this summer I plan first to remove the carpeting from my second floor,
which is ancient (when was the last time people carpeted with red and
rust orange?? Probably when people still paneled their walls with faux
wood paneling and white faux wood panel on the ceiling!! I wanted some
opinions on whether making unbleached muslin garment bags with zippers
would help not only to keep dust off the garments, but keep bugs off as
well so long as there are no openings for them to get into. I wouldn't
bag them and leave them unattended forever, I would still check them
regularly and at that point, for any bug holes, etc. I keep dark blinds
in the room and closed to protect them from light as well as keep the
door closed to prevent access heat to enter the room, as it gets very
warm upstairs. The room is already a few degrees cooler, being that it
is on the north side of the house. My only other fear is humidity
control, it gets very dry in winter and humid in summer. Are there any
reliable humidifiers out there that actually work? I have a cheap $20
one that operates in the front bedroom but according to my hydrometer,
it makes little difference. I suppose that the comfortable location on
the meter is deal moisture, not too high nor low. If anyone has any
suggestions or opinions about this please let me know. Also, what is a
good company to insure valuable items? My collection has been growing
and now includes one or two pieces that were very costly and feel it
may be best to get them insured soon. Talk soon:)
-----Original Message-----
From: otsisto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 3:56 am
Subject: RE: [h-cost] fabric storage ...those darn Zipper -vacuum
bags.....
The early forms had problems with keeping a seal I have had better luck
with
the new ones. The originals I keep for things that just need to be
stored
but not flattened. I did have a problem opening the new "box" form
after I
had sealed and vacuumed the air out. Definitely had a good seal as it
wouldn't open and I ended up ripping it. :P
-----Original Message-----
I have used the 1 st generation vaccuum bags with mixed success, I
packed
away a large bag with sweaters in them ,all nice and flat, under my bed.
About sweater time rolling around ,I tried to remove said bag.
Unhappily,
the seal failed along the way and my sweaters "expanded" .I had to have
2
people jack up the foot of the bed so I could extradite them. All the
while
I thought they were "safe" and sealed up they were open and gathering
dust,smells and moisture.
The bags I bought were from the original designer, not a Pic n save
knock
off, they had the "zip lock "bag trac along the top and I figured
failed at
the very edges of the trac. Maybe a strip of duct tape might have
aleveated
the problem,but they never mention that in the info-mercials.
The very small sized bags seem to do better in not cutting loose the
seal.,maybe size is a factor.Or if you don't "smoosh" the all the way
down
to the krinkley stage, the may work ok
My experience on the matter,
Melody
Susan Data-Samtak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My 2 cebts worth:
I have used the Space Bags. They are great to keep stuff dry and
clean. Also reduces bulk, somewhat, because they suck the excess air
out.
Susan
On Feb 22, 2008, at 7:43 PM, Natalie wrote:
I'm sorry, I can't help give an opinion about those vacuum pack bags
as I haven't used them. I do know that they have those types of bags
for garments, and I'm sure they could be adapted to fabric. I've seen
them advertised on TV with the people packing away sweaters, >
I hope that helps!
Natalie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi, I'm moving and having to put a bunch of my fabric into a storage
locker (climate controlled). >> I might take a bug or two with me.
Has anyone used the vacuum pack thingies that are for food to pack
fabric for storage? I>>
Tia, Susan (moving to Seattle from the eastside)
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