Once you start sewing and creating, you can't resist fabric that's a bargain or just seems to call to you... but how you store that fabric can ruin it if you store it in the wrong place or store it the way.
More Sewing Quick Tips
- Preshrink fabric before you store it. That way the fabric is ready when you are.
- If the fabric was hanging rather than rolled on a bolt at the store, hang it to store it. Some fabrics, such as velvet, may become permanently crushed and unusable if it is folded, even folding it over a hanger may damage the nap. Use safety pins to hang the fabric from a hanger if hanging is necessary.
- Don't store the fabric in direct sunlight. The sunlight may fade the fabric that is not folded inside, leaving you with two tone fabric.
- Store the fabric in plastic bins or plastic bags to protect it from dust, grease and smoke.
- Fold the fabric neatly for storage so that it will take up a minimal amount of space... leaving you more room for fabric.
