maddna...@aol.com wrote:
I would greatly appreciate advice as to things to do/not do to ensure that
there is no damage to the materials.? I am considering various options in
regards to plastic vs cardboard storage.
Your need to make sure the storage is dry and bug free. After that for
short
I have also used large plastic tubs for over 30 years with no ill effects.
I numbered each tub and put a sample of each fabric in a baggie with a list
of what was in the tub. This has worked for me. I agree with Dawn about
not leaving in pins, rubber bands, etc. but otherwise I see no problem
Dawn Anne,
Are the plastic tubs you're using clear plastic (transparent enough to see the
fabric) or colored plastic such that you can't see the contents.
Thanks,
Nancy
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Also, don't store stuff in plastic grocery bags that have printing on
them. It transfers. I never did get it off a formica countertop.
Margo
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maddna...@aol.com wrote:
Dawn Anne,
Are the plastic tubs you're using clear plastic (transparent enough to see the
fabric) or colored plastic such that you can't see the contents.
Thanks,
Nancy
I use both. The oldest ones are cheapie plastic shoeboxes from dollar
stores and craft
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] Need info on fabric yarn storage
Dawn Anne,
Are the plastic tubs you're using clear plastic (transparent enough to see
the fabric) or colored plastic such that you can't see the contents.
Thanks,
Nancy
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See-through lockable plastic tubs may be the go, I use 55 to 70 litre size --
you can see what's in them and they each hold a reasonable amount and are easy
to manage.
You will find the 70 litre better suited to denser fabrics (upholstery and so
on) which just don't fold down as well as
We're in the process of decluttering our house prior to sale, and I need to
disassemble my sewing room and put a lot of things in storage.? I have numerous
fabrics (primarily natural fibers), including yardage on bolts, and various
types of yarn that will be in non-air conditioned?storage in
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Subject: [h-cost] Need info on fabric yarn storage
We're in the process of decluttering our house prior to sale, and I need to
disassemble my sewing room and put
