I touched base on comic board folds, Cut to Pieces which work great for standard sized fabrics and also ruler folds which is featured on Turning, Turning. But I still needed folding ideas for my wider fabrics (up to 60") and I recently came across this beauty from The Craft E Gal, it's a very informative pictorial on folding wider fabrics using an OmniGrid ruler.
I also didn't mention rolling fabric. How could I have forgotten this one? Lately, I have acquired so many towels that my standard folding isn't working for storage, so I started rolling them, and now I can fit all my towels in my linen closet. Same goes for fabric. If your using a shelving unit, rolling the fabric is another good option if folding isn't. (I personally roll all of my knit fabrics)
And while on my search for other fabric folding ideas..... I came across this beauty and had to share...
I found this posted on the St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild... a fabric storage solution that also ends ALL standard free standing ironing boards in the room...
How to create the Fabric Storage / Ironing Station:
Materials Needed:
* Small Wire Shelving Unit ( ranging from 30" - 36" depending on your height & preference)( Home Depot, WalMart, Target )
* 20x60 piece of 3/4" MDF board OR OSB Subfloor
* Batting * Fabric *Stapler
*S-Hooks & Basket to hang ironing accessories (water spray bottle and starch)
The MDF or OSB boards are NOT attached to the shelving unit, but keeping safety in mind, I'm sure it can be. ALSO, I have read that MDF DOES warp over time and have read that OSB does not, so that is also something to keep in mind when making this.
After the MDF/OSB board is cut, wrap and staple the board with batting, then wrap and apply the fabric the same way. Once wrapped, place the board on the shelving unit, place near an outlet and VOILA! Your new fabric storage/ironing station!
I honestly see this in my future!
that's a fantastic idea about the ironing board. and storage under. so neat.
ReplyDeleteWow, this idea is genius! My ironing board is always out and just taking up valuable space. It would be great to double it as a storage area.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS GOING TO BE MY NEXT PROJECT I BEEN LOOKING FOR AN IRONING SHELF UNIT BUT THEY ARE ALL SO EXPENSIVE FOR MY BUDGET AND THIS MIGHT COST AROUND THE SAME BUT IT IS EXACTLY WHAT I BEEN LOOKING FOR THE LONGEST TIME EVER OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS UP
ReplyDeleteHi - which store did you get your wheeled shelving unit from? I've been looking to make exactly what you made and can't find something with wheels :)
ReplyDeleteI see one BIG problem with this... You can't iron a large piece of fabric or quilt without pulling unit away from wall which would be hard to do with all that weight.
ReplyDeleteI know this is an older post but I just came across it and want to share. I met a woman who runs a drapery business and visited her studio. Her cutting table is huge and she also irons on it. It is padded with carpet padding and covered with cotton canvas. Those would both work perfectly for this station.
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