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10 Ideas For Organizing Your Fabric Scraps

August 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter

Organizing your fabric scraps is crucial to creating a functional and productive craft room. With a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, fabric scraps can quickly become a clutter disaster, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Fortunately, there are a variety of ideas and tips for organizing your fabric scraps and making the most out of your craft space. Whether you are looking for a simple solution for keeping your scraps organized or you want to maximize your storage space, this article has got you covered. In this link roundup article, we have gathered 10 ideas for organizing your fabric scraps and keeping your craft room in order.

Aside from organizing your fabric scraps, it is also important to keep your sewing table in top shape. A well-maintained sewing table can improve your crafting experience, help you work more efficiently, and extend the life of your tools and supplies. To keep your sewing table in its best condition, it is recommended to invest in a high-quality table mat, avoid eating and drinking at your sewing table, and clean it regularly.

This link roundup article is designed to help you create an organized and inspiring craft room, so you can focus on what you love the most – quilting and sewing. Whether you are an experienced quilter or just starting out, these 10 ideas for organizing your fabric scraps will be a valuable resource for you. So, let’s get started!

 

Little Mushroom Cap takes you through her whole process and the reasoning behind it.

Running Stitch Quilts has great pictures and explanations of her storage process.

Swoodson Says shows us how to stay on a budget when saving our scraps.

Crafty Sew and Sew has six different storage ideas.

The Sewing Loft has 10 clever ideas for fabric scrap storage.

Polka Dot Chair tells us how she stores all of her fabric.

Create with Claudia goes through her storage process step-by-step.

Flamingo Toes has a precise and organized way of storing her fabrics.

The Seasoned Homemaker makes storage and time management easier with her system.

Diary of a Quilter tells us how she stays organized for a new project and a new year.

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Here are ten good ones that I have found.  Hopefully one of the methods will help you.

Storing quilt fabric can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re new to the craft. To ensure your fabric stays in the best condition possible, there are some key tips you should follow for storing your quilt fabric.

1. Always start with the freshest fabric: Make sure the fabric you are using is fresh and clean. This will help ensure that your fabric doesn’t get discolored or damaged over time.

2. Store your fabric in a cool, dry place: Heat and humidity can cause discoloration and damage to your fabric. Try to store your fabric in a place that is cool and dry such as a closet or a drawer.

3. Separate your fabric: It’s important to keep your different fabrics separate, especially if they’re different colors. This will help prevent any colors from bleeding into each other and ruining your fabric.

4. Use acid-free paper: Acid-free paper is important for storing quilt fabric. It will help protect the colors from fading over time.

5. Avoid plastic bags: Plastic bags can trap moisture and cause your fabric to mildew or discolor over time. It’s best to avoid plastic bags when storing your quilt fabric.

6. Fold or roll your fabric: Folding or rolling your fabric is a great way to store it without causing any wrinkles. This will help keep your fabric in the best condition possible.

7. Label your fabric: Labeling your fabric is a great way to keep track of what you have and what you need. This will help you avoid buying duplicate fabric and help you stay organized.

8. Use separate bins or containers: Using separate bins or containers to store your fabric will help keep everything organized and neat. It will also help prevent any fabric from getting crushed or wrinkled.

9. Avoid direct sunlight: Sunlight can cause your fabric to fade over time. Try to keep your fabric out of direct sunlight to avoid any discoloration.

10. Keep your fabric away from pets: Pets can cause a lot of damage to your fabric, so it’s important to keep them away from your quilt fabric. Make sure to store your fabric in a place that’s inaccessible to any pets.

Following these tips can help ensure that your quilt fabric stays in the best condition possible. With careful storage, your fabric will stay looking beautiful for years to come.

 

 

 

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