How To Fold, Store and Organize Your Fabric To Fit Your Personal Needs

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Jan Howell

Jan Howell

2 жыл бұрын

Learn how to fold, store and organize your fabric to fit your personal needs. There are so many options depending on the space you have available to store fabric. In this tutorial, I give you several different options on how you can organize small scraps to large lengths of fabric pieces.
Having your fabric organized not only looks neat and tidy, but it takes the stress out of sewing. You can see what you have and easily access it.
Small fabric scraps storage: 1:18
Fat quarters: 2:54
Odd shaped fabric pieces: 13:07
½ yard -3 yard storage: 8:06
Large bulky fabrics: 14:44
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@etiennecrowe6011
@etiennecrowe6011 19 күн бұрын
You're the ONLY person who discusses how to store fabric that isn't small yardage cotton. I make costumes, so that is SO important to me and I really appreciate it.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-py4qc5nk6n
@user-py4qc5nk6n 5 ай бұрын
You are the only person I have found who talks about bolts of fabric. I often buy by the bolt. Storing is a pain. I am looking forward to some ideas.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Sandrab769
@Sandrab769 13 күн бұрын
Who would think of comic book boards? I'm glad you did and that you shared the idea with the world. Thx
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Suzicherie7777
@Suzicherie7777 Жыл бұрын
This might be too much work or cost for some….for scraps, make zippered bags in solid colors, like red, blue, etc and store your scraps in those according to color. All those plastic bags would drive me crazy, but it’s a great idea. (Plus I have a bunch of cheap zippers here)
@nancy9478
@nancy9478 5 ай бұрын
I do that with scraps, the bags are in a covered bin and so much easier for me to manage.
@sofietstolk
@sofietstolk 3 ай бұрын
I think I'll just cut up some of my cereal boxes to the right size
@joycecaldwell2097
@joycecaldwell2097 Жыл бұрын
I have recently moved and have a great sewing room to design. I will definitely be using theses hacks. Thanks for taking the time to do this video!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
How exciting for you. You are so welcome.
@jylromain6439
@jylromain6439 6 ай бұрын
With this video, I think I can make sense out of all my fabric. Thank you!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@wilmanieves7205
@wilmanieves7205 2 жыл бұрын
I love to organize, so I did it and my fabrics looks SUPER! Thank you very much.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@joannturrin9141
@joannturrin9141 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had done this from the beginning of collecting fabric, but then this idea may not have been around. I am doing it now. Love the idea. THANKS for sharing.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome.
@platinumsky845
@platinumsky845 Жыл бұрын
Hair clips, the metal kind that "pop" open and closed, work amazing for holding fabric in place, and since they can be made either open or closed it can be easy to position them too.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing
@TheSuspira666
@TheSuspira666 Жыл бұрын
Also bobby pins
@angelamanus2234
@angelamanus2234 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I did this with all the fabric I bought at yard sales. My husband built shelves for me in one of my closets and I stored my fabric in there to keep the sun off of it. The comic book boards are very nice and just the right size.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 4 ай бұрын
Ya, that is one thing I'm a little concered about. My cabinet doesn't get a lot of light but I'm sure it's not great.
@angelamanus2234
@angelamanus2234 4 ай бұрын
maybe put a curtain over it to keep the sun off of it🙂@@JanHowell
@elizabethsawyer5906
@elizabethsawyer5906 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jan. a great way to store your fabric💕
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@eugeniaread2724
@eugeniaread2724 Жыл бұрын
I found a smaller vintage cd holder at a thrift store to keep smaller pieces of fabric in the top shelf of the hutch portion of a microwave stand/hutch combo with glass doors. I cut small pieces of cardboard to act as shelf. Works great. I also use the comic boards for my other fabrics. Thank you for all the terrific tips and suggestions! I just needed a reminder.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@christineannematias5138
@christineannematias5138 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jan as always your videos are so informative and your tutorials are easy to follow. Now I can start on my folding the easy way. Cheers from Australia
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
Thanks. You are so kind. Cheers to you!
@annajean-nanaarbogast2487
@annajean-nanaarbogast2487 2 жыл бұрын
Always wonderful tips!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@pamcadd8658
@pamcadd8658 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ideas, Jan! I also use comic book boards, but you've shown me a couple of important refinements - taping down the guides and using alligator clips (I was using quilting safety pins - this is much easier). I have also put fat quarters in the deep art bins that have a hinged lid and handle, so they're easy to slide onto a shelf or under a table.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing
@p.s.6779
@p.s.6779 8 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! You are amazing! I love your tutorial; your detailed demonstrations and verbal instructions are amazing! Thank you so much!! 😊
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@peaceofjunkjournals
@peaceofjunkjournals 11 ай бұрын
Love your storage solutions ❤
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊.
@veronicasiczewski299
@veronicasiczewski299 5 ай бұрын
Dear Jan, this is just a FANTASTIC video. It's so helpful. Thank you!❤
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@deelee2525
@deelee2525 Жыл бұрын
i use two paper clips one on each end also works perfect
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
great suggestion. Thank you
@marykrum1378
@marykrum1378 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea! I ordered the boards and clips and will organize my fabric. Thank you for your informative and well done video!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 10 ай бұрын
Thanks. You are so kind
@margaritasilva7445
@margaritasilva7445 Жыл бұрын
TFS all your fabric organization tips.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@lorettapeer5372
@lorettapeer5372 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. This will really help
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you, and I hope it does help!
@deetorres424
@deetorres424 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for your ideas!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@suzanneevans1771
@suzanneevans1771 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the tip about comic book boards - I’ll be buying some soon to help with my sewing space overhaul.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome.
@cynforrest
@cynforrest Жыл бұрын
Nice tips. I wrap my fabric similar to you but pull the “comic board” out before placing fabric on shelf. I found the boards took up too much room on my shelves and removing the “folding guide” allows fabric to relax slightly so no more folding creases. Love your idea for storing bolts. Definitely going to implement that right away - it’s Christmas shopping time so the right size totes should be reasonably available. Thanks for another wonderful vid!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@gretchendecot7140
@gretchendecot7140 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jan, I’m headed to my sewing area now!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Have fun organizing!
@michellesalazar7446
@michellesalazar7446 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing I love your idea for the fabric storage and folding 😃
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@bethmagill4449
@bethmagill4449 2 жыл бұрын
Love this, Jan!!! I just ordered a few items through your link! :)
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you and enjoy your day!
@parallaxabomination
@parallaxabomination 10 ай бұрын
thank you Jan! 💙
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@jmjohnson56
@jmjohnson56 6 ай бұрын
Love this video. Great ideas. I’m going try this. Thanks so much
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@minitorestrepo7233
@minitorestrepo7233 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful,
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@karlasolomon8128
@karlasolomon8128 11 ай бұрын
Super helpful! And motivating….
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@suziecheree1177
@suziecheree1177 5 ай бұрын
Great help Jan, thanks so much 😊
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@patriciagoldsmith8667
@patriciagoldsmith8667 Жыл бұрын
I was looking for a way to neatly get fabric into my booth at a local antique and flea mall so customers could shop it. This is perfect! The cost isn't bad given that the fabric was all given to me by a quilter who was moving away.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Lucky you!
@lcrafts5907
@lcrafts5907 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Loved this video. Definitely will be binge watching your video. Definitely will be using your method.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shellyculver4239
@shellyculver4239 3 ай бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@solarwinds-
@solarwinds- 11 ай бұрын
This really helped, thank you!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad
@jessi4959
@jessi4959 9 ай бұрын
That was so informative! Thank you
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@user-tt9gv4zr1g
@user-tt9gv4zr1g 29 күн бұрын
Awesome. Super idea, sis. Thank you so much. All this while i have been keeping mine in a container. Now i will reorganize mine.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
Have fun organizing!
@yaelglickman5110
@yaelglickman5110 3 ай бұрын
Great ideas! many thanks.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jessicavanzuydam6458
@jessicavanzuydam6458 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video I love fabric and I have a ton but storage is a nightmare. This vid has helped me
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Glad it was helpful
@Buggalugz84
@Buggalugz84 7 ай бұрын
Just looking at my fabric drawer with dismay but this approach is amazing, thanks so much!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@joshcobb4100
@joshcobb4100 Жыл бұрын
You are my hero.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You are so kind
@user-vx3le5iu9i
@user-vx3le5iu9i 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Will do
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
👍
@myrasantillan4663
@myrasantillan4663 6 ай бұрын
Could we use the index cards as well?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
Yes, for small pieces.
@karenkirk3185
@karenkirk3185 5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 Following
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 5 ай бұрын
Wonderful
@rebwolfe2702
@rebwolfe2702 3 ай бұрын
Great ideas! Looking forward to organising my fabric mess! Hi from Australia!!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@genevieveanandappa20
@genevieveanandappa20 4 ай бұрын
excellent
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@mj4ever1332
@mj4ever1332 11 ай бұрын
Sew helpful! 😉
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊.
@MJ-eh3eq
@MJ-eh3eq 2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much indeed! I will start this technique because I have too many fabrics
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@kathleenchamp3764
@kathleenchamp3764 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jan thank you, I totally OVER organized my fabric. I got to where I had no idea what I had. I've just gone thru & un~ organized a bit. If you can believe that. Looking firsts to seeing what you suggest. But the way, love your videos🤩 I've seen a few off and on. Then I needed info on making my own labels. So much info out there but it ends up overwhelming. Want to put on cotton/ twill tape or ribbon for small added into my makes. Anyway back to the video.. thanks again!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gigiontube
@gigiontube Жыл бұрын
What about sticking a piece of paper inside of that clip with the dimensions of the fabric. In that way you don’t have to unfold it all to see if you have enough fabric for a specific project.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
That is a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
@littleolivefox
@littleolivefox 6 ай бұрын
I have all my fabrics haphazardly folded and stored in small flimsy dresser. Will definitely be making some cardboard cutouts to wrap it all around to store it neater. Thanks for the hack!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@sharonpeck88
@sharonpeck88 4 ай бұрын
Just found you on KZfaq and subscribed. Love these kinds of tips. You have such a pretty collection of fabrics.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SparkyOne549
@SparkyOne549 Жыл бұрын
I use my 6” wide ruler to turn my 4-5 yards of each fabric. I flip and fold the ruler and store them all in large bins, we seem to get moths in the summer somehow, they eat any fabric, so I can’t have them displayed on shelves. I can see all my fabrics in each bin.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
@lalagamma4452
@lalagamma4452 2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking cereal or other food boxes would work in place of the comic boards. I decoupage food packaging now for all kinds of uses. Great suggestions beautiful fabrics. I saved this and shared it. Namaste ✌️🐞
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, and thank for sharing! Namaste
@cherieiduke1723
@cherieiduke1723 2 жыл бұрын
Comic book cardboard are not acidic that is the difference
@lalagamma4452
@lalagamma4452 2 жыл бұрын
@@cherieiduke1723 thanks for sharing 🐞🕉️✌️
@MarketsofSunshine
@MarketsofSunshine 3 ай бұрын
I need to take the time and do this again with my fabric. I have more small pieces so I just put them in a Ziploc bag. But I am building up my supplies again with a full yard.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын
😊
@jodipencek5680
@jodipencek5680 Ай бұрын
Great idea to place boards down on table. Also great idea to use gravity to help make it even
@cathymartin3379
@cathymartin3379 20 күн бұрын
I like the idea of having a guide as well, but I would just stick a couple of pieces of masking tape onto my table as my guide, save the boards lol.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
thanks for the tip.
@PaulaNoakes
@PaulaNoakes 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video and your organization suggestions! We recently had to box up most of my fabric and now I'm trying to pull out and orfanize it all. I'm sure this video will help! I would like to know which size of the clear plastic fridge bins you use. That's an idea I *love*, since I'm very visual and if i can't see it, it's not there! 😂 thanks so much!!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 10 ай бұрын
Here is the link to the bins I have. geni.us/bFuLAh You may also want to check out this blog post with more details. youmakeitsimple.com/2021/10/14/how-to-fold-store-and-organize-your-fabric/
@kathyriggs7266
@kathyriggs7266 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jan! I'm a new subscriber and I really like your videos. I was wondering if you could do a thread video? What threads to use with what type of fabrics and applications of threads. Thank you.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Hi Kathy, thanks for the kind words. That is a great idea for some upcoming tutorials. I'll see what I can do. Stay tuned. ;)
@rebekahcotton4828
@rebekahcotton4828 3 ай бұрын
I love these tips. Thanks so much! What is the name of your Ikea cabinet? Just shopping around and would like to compare with others.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 3 ай бұрын
They are "Billy Bookshelves". You can add doors or not.
@treasuresnownthen
@treasuresnownthen Жыл бұрын
I am working on this. I buy the plastic coated jumbo paper clips at the Dollar Tree store. I have WAY too much fabric
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. They say, the one who dies with the most fabric wins. LOL
@karenmacdonald384
@karenmacdonald384 7 ай бұрын
Hi! I am beginning my fabric storage and I am so thankful for your ideas. My question is - do you wash your fabric before storing? Wondering if my OCD is getting the best of me because I do have a lot of fabric!!! That being said my fabric has been in storage for 4 months. What are your thoughts?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
I don't wash my fabric before, especailly if I'm making gifts with them. When you wash first, it is so difficult to press and that takes so much time! (my opionion only).
@user-qq1xm7bx3i
@user-qq1xm7bx3i Жыл бұрын
Thank You for Your KZfaq videos ❤ I too am a IKEA lover. Wondered if You have seen the IKEA zippered blue tote❓ They are great for a full bolt fabric on the cardboard. They are not see through but fits perfectly. Sew On & Sew Forth 😊Phyllis
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I will check that out next time I m there.
@joannhutchinson3030
@joannhutchinson3030 2 жыл бұрын
You can also buy a large poster board and cut it to the size you want
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Another great tip.
@lindaryan4148
@lindaryan4148 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. Just found you and I’m so inspired. I already have the little cardboard comic book pieces but I haven’t started yet. Have to order the alligator clips. Thank you!!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@joannhutchinson3030
@joannhutchinson3030 2 жыл бұрын
I also cut patterns out of poster board
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Thanks for sharing.
@gloriadesousa4644
@gloriadesousa4644 Жыл бұрын
I need one of those cabinets and a help from you I would love to have a sewing room like that thank you for ideias that can help me
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jeannecharlson9678
@jeannecharlson9678 10 ай бұрын
@@JanHowell can you please tell me what your Ikea cabinet is called as well as the name of the doors that you have on them?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 10 ай бұрын
@@jeannecharlson9678 they are BILLY book shelves and they have different doors you can choose.
@nyccatholic2765
@nyccatholic2765 5 ай бұрын
So Helpful! *What is your opinion on "army rolling" large thick Fabrics, and do you have any other space-saving Techniques for them, (in addition to the upholstery ones folded upright in your bin)? I have a tiny studio & TONS of Fabric!! Thanks Jan!!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry I don't know what "army rolling is"
@nyccatholic2765
@nyccatholic2765 4 ай бұрын
@@JanHowell An "Army Roll" is the oldest most simple smart packing technique known by every Military Person, Camper, or Traveler. It's simply "rolling your clothes" (instead of folding them) in a way that when you unroll them, there are no wrinkles. AND it's main purpose is used as a huge Space-Saver. You can get 50% MORE into a backpack, suitcase, drawer, or shelf, if you ROLL your clothes. Any backpacker, camper, traveler, or military person knows this technique and uses it. No need to get back; I have answered my own question.
@sparklemint2458
@sparklemint2458 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ♥️ alligator clips are a great alternative instead of pins because I would for sure hurt myself and bleed all over the fabric!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
I've done that very thing, so I love the clips as well
@peggymcthompson261
@peggymcthompson261 2 жыл бұрын
I use coated paper clips.
@rebeccayonker3458
@rebeccayonker3458 Күн бұрын
Where can I get those comic book boards?.
@kaiblue9586
@kaiblue9586 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you so much for this!! I use clear totes for my yardage, and i really struggle to get them folded perfectly the right size to fit in there- i can't believe i never thought of using cardboard bolts before, to set the size! We get so many Amazon boxes, it won't take me long to get enough of these! 😂
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@carolentringer8836
@carolentringer8836 Жыл бұрын
even food packaging cardboard works
@michaelasmaturemakeupbeaut816
@michaelasmaturemakeupbeaut816 2 жыл бұрын
OMGosh just found you while research, I am redoing my craft studtio and I need these so bad...Also what is the name of the Ikea shelves and drawers you purchased? They look so nice behind glass.
@michaelasmaturemakeupbeaut816
@michaelasmaturemakeupbeaut816 2 жыл бұрын
Nevermind, I saw where you shared the info @ the end :) great tips, thanks so much for sharing.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me! The Ikea shelves are called a Billy book shelf. You can get them with doors or without. They come in a few sizes.
@rhondagaunt4869
@rhondagaunt4869 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jan, what is the size of acrylic container are you using?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
They measure Each Measures 10" x 6" x 5" high Here is the link. FAT QUARTER PLASTIC BINS - geni.us/bFuLAh
@user-vm4fv6oy9u
@user-vm4fv6oy9u 9 ай бұрын
I’m a new sewer and am, like many, fascinated with fabric. After spending lots of $$ at Craft, Fabric and quilt shops, I found fabric at thrift shops. Since lots of my stuff is still all about practice, I don’t necessarily need the perfect fabric design. Now, I have GOBS of fabric that chose me. Ha. It’s taking over my space, so I’ve ordered the comic board to try to get a handle on what I actually have. Given my inexperience, I not sure I understand the reason behind unfolding new fat quarters to rewrap onto comic board? Please educated me. I would think you could just leave them in the packaging you buy them in, prefolded and line them into the bins. Please educated me!
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 9 ай бұрын
Hello, here is the link for the plastic bins I use for my fat quarters. The reason I refold them onto small boards is just because the fat quarters don't fit in my bin. Ya, if you have a bin that fits, I would not refold. Here is the link for the bins I use. geni.us/bFuLAh
@designedwithlove617
@designedwithlove617 Жыл бұрын
Hello Jan, I'm looking for ideas of ways to fold and store satin, lace, and slippery fabric
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
You could wrap them around the same type of boards.
@lindabrown4992
@lindabrown4992 4 ай бұрын
I have never heard of these boards. Is there any stores that sell these boards. I would like to see them before I order some. It could be quite an investment. I have a lot of fabric. Enjoy your demonstration
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 4 ай бұрын
There are specialty shops that carry these for comic book collecting. You'll have to check your area.
@deirdrerobbins5858
@deirdrerobbins5858 Жыл бұрын
What cabinet is it. I love it
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
It's an Ikea Billy bookcase cabinet with doors.
@VeraTheVindicated
@VeraTheVindicated Жыл бұрын
That's what I was trying to find out too! Thanks!
@naturesgateway
@naturesgateway 6 ай бұрын
For most fabric, I fold selvedge to selvedge, then fold to selvedge, and use my clear plastic ruler instead of comic boards, after folding around, I just pull out the ruler and the piece is done! No money spent on cardboard or that dust that eventually generates.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good idea.
@artandcrafttherapy
@artandcrafttherapy 2 жыл бұрын
😘🍄
@tanyasloane5071
@tanyasloane5071 2 ай бұрын
That fabric right at 6:00! What is the name of that beautiful fabric? Do you know?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry I don't. I've had this piece of upholstry fabric for many years.
@gamadebdegamadebde
@gamadebdegamadebde 2 жыл бұрын
I did not get this today, just happened to see it when scrolling KZfaq. I have been subscribed for quite awhile. Was there a glitch?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
I think to be notified you need to click on the bell next to the subscribe button. You could sign up for my website mailing list. I usually do a blog post on new tutorials and send an email out. youmakeitsimple.com/
@gamadebdegamadebde
@gamadebdegamadebde 2 жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell Jan, I have been subscribed for about a year. Ever since I stumbled onto your self binding baby blankets.Ade ten of them, the bins, the burp cloths, baby caps and more. I have made many comments. This is the first time since I subscribed that nothing came. Hopefully it is just a weird one time glitch because I love your videos.
@cherieiduke1723
@cherieiduke1723 2 жыл бұрын
So you take the fabric off of the bolt to store. We had a shop go out of business I have about 10 bolts
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 2 жыл бұрын
If you have a lot of fabric on the original bold, I would just keep them on the bolts and find a bin big enough to store several bolts.
@cherieiduke1723
@cherieiduke1723 2 жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell thanks
@arrivagabry
@arrivagabry 7 күн бұрын
first and most important thing is having a sewing room that I don't have 🤣
@purplemoon8637
@purplemoon8637 8 ай бұрын
You can also remove the flaps of Amazon boxes and wrap your fabric around them.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@sandrinou1329
@sandrinou1329 Жыл бұрын
Hi, is it take really less place than usual storage ?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely, it doesn't get wrinkly and its easy to see what you have.
@sandrinou1329
@sandrinou1329 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell ok I will try it thank you
@sandrinou1329
@sandrinou1329 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell I try it today... effectively it's better. It takes less space, it's more tidy up, and very easy to pick up fabric and drop off. Thank you 🥰🥰
@cathymartin3379
@cathymartin3379 19 күн бұрын
What do you do with wide backs ?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
I'm not quite sure what you are referring to.
@cathymartin3379
@cathymartin3379 11 күн бұрын
​@@JanHowell wide back fabric, usually 80 too 100 plus inches wide, very common for quilters to use as quilt backs. Sounds like you are not a quilter lol. No worries I'll figure something out.
@sandhillmom2
@sandhillmom2 6 ай бұрын
I like to know how much of each fabric I have. I sort my fabric by yardage.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
great idea
@cathycastro7909
@cathycastro7909 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of your IKEA bookcase?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
It’s a Billy bookcase with doors.
@cathycastro7909
@cathycastro7909 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell Thanks so much! 😊👍
@erlinepruitt3626
@erlinepruitt3626 5 ай бұрын
❤️👍❤️👋❤️
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 4 ай бұрын
❤️
@barbaramangel4746
@barbaramangel4746 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get your clips?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Here is the link. geni.us/SFin
@barbaramangel4746
@barbaramangel4746 Жыл бұрын
@@JanHowell thank you Jan Howell
@lindacusick1156
@lindacusick1156 2 жыл бұрын
What is comic board?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
It is just really heavy paper that some use for displaying their comics. Here is a post with all the details on where to get it and how to cut it. youmakeitsimple.com/2021/10/14/how-to-fold-store-and-organize-your-fabric/ Let me know if you have any further questions.
@carolynmurtaza1180
@carolynmurtaza1180 Жыл бұрын
coould not see the box you used for fat quarters as you had it out of view of the camera,
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
This link will give you all those details. youmakeitsimple.com/2021/10/14/how-to-fold-store-and-organize-your-fabric/
@todayicelebrateme
@todayicelebrateme Жыл бұрын
I buy bolds of interfacing when one cut is 50% off at JoAnns..
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
good idea.
@kerrimaida2569
@kerrimaida2569 6 ай бұрын
Why didn’t I think of these?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 6 ай бұрын
It works well.
@kreationsbykimberly
@kreationsbykimberly Жыл бұрын
I have found that fabric stored in zip bags ends up having a bad smell that won't wash out.
@JanHowell
@JanHowell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions and tip.
@kerrimaida2569
@kerrimaida2569 6 ай бұрын
I don’t close the bags
@hmf5328
@hmf5328 2 жыл бұрын
I love your tutorial, please be certain to stay inside the camera view, since you are outside or at the very edge sometimes.
@cathymartin3379
@cathymartin3379 20 күн бұрын
Rather than wasting two boards as your station, why not just put a couple of pieces of masking tape as your marks to fold?
@JanHowell
@JanHowell 11 күн бұрын
great idea. Thanks for sharing
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