Comments on: Tutorial - Fabric Organizers!

By: Fabric Hog

Fabric Hog — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:04:11 +0000

Hey, I found a cheap, light and nice looking alternative. New meat trays. I got 20 free from my Albertsons butcher to try. They are sturdy and perfect. I cut down two sides and leave tabs on the top and bottom, that keeps them thin and forms tabs to help keep the fabric on. I have two sizes, small for 1/2 yd. to one yd. and lg for up to 2 1/2 yds. Anything bigger goes on a bolt or half bolt and I have my fat quarters folded and sorted like the quilt store I use to work at.(I have about 400 fat quarters!) The white lookes so nice and neat too. Fun Fun Fun!!

By: yvette

yvette — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:47:24 +0000

I this ideas is sooo very perfect! When I’m done organizing my stash I’m going to send it a before and after shot. Thanks for helping me keep my craft room clean!

By: florida quilter

florida quilter — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:17:42 +0000

We’ve had our Hancock’s Fabrics liquidate and go out of business in my little town. Also, several area walmarts also sold out their fabric sections. I asked them what the did with the cardboard the fabric came off of and they just throw them away. I grabbed up a bunch of them and then cut them down to a much smaller size to fit on a bookcase. Considering the fabric is sold on this cardboard, I would say this cardboard is definitely acid free and safe to use! And ladies…..they are free!!!!!! Just ask for some the next time you go to the store….and maybe even ask that they save some for you and leave your name??????

By: Piney River Quilter

Piney River Quilter — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:34:35 +0000

I do the same system but use plastic canvas. Our local Walmart has large piece packets (6 to a pkg.), and I cut them into 4ths. My bookcase now looks like a mini fabric shop and I love it. So organized and I can actually see what I have. Smaller pieces (under 1 yd) or in big drawers units under my sewing table.

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:38:30 +0000

I have done this also. I get my supply of cardboard from my Children. Well not really, but the many cereal boxes they empty for me. How thoughtful of them.

By: Kaufeebean

Kaufeebean — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:04:39 +0000

I sew for dolls (mostly Barbie and American Girl), here’s what I do; I put my fabrics in Ziploc Bags (have never had them discolor) then in boxes (some cardboard file boxes and some plastic, all fairly large). Then for each bag I make an index card with a fabric swatch, and any info needed (fabric amount and content, etc.) plus a Letter or Number corresponding to the box. The cards then go into a card file. If I use a fabric I can take the card out and note how much was used. This helps me keep track of all my fabrics and keeps them neet and clean. Hope this idea helps.

By: BeckyinMich

BeckyinMich — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:54:29 +0000

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it. (BTW, I have fabric that was stored in cardboard boxes since the early ’70’s (30 years or so) and it’s fine - no damage was done by any acids that the cardboard may have contained.

By: Sewmarm

Sewmarm — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:39:26 +0000

Very helpful idea, and thanks for the important update!

By: Anne Weaver

Anne Weaver — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:12:14 +0000

Great idea!! I posted a link to your organizers on Craft Gossip Sewing blog:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-fabric-organizers-from-scrap-cardboard/2009/05/25/
–Anne

By: Tutorial: Fabric organizers from scrap cardboard · Sewing @ CraftGossip

Tutorial: Fabric organizers from scrap cardboard · Sewing @ CraftGossip — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:11:27 +0000

[...] Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it a disorganized, tumbling mess? If so, then try making some of these fabric organizers from scrap cardboard. Sibling Craftery shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [...]