Comments on: Tutorial: Folding Fabric http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/ An art therapist on creativity, healing, and the power of making. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:02:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A Bit of Sewing and Craft Room Organization « Craft on Cue http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-46413 A Bit of Sewing and Craft Room Organization « Craft on Cue Tue, 01 May 2012 00:22:24 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-46413 [...] I have pondered and researched for months to find the perfect storage solution for my fabric.  One idea I checked into are those new plastic boards that allow fabric to be folded neatly to be placed on a shelf.  That is a system that certainly looks good, but it was quickly eliminated because the cost was too high.  Can you imagine, every time a piece of fabric is purchased, a storage board also needs to be purchased?  That just didn’t make sense to me, so my search continued.  Recently I saw a post about folding fabric for storage and it was definitely a light bulb moment for me.  Why didn’t I think to use my Omnigrid ruler for the task?  This is an easy method, albeit a little time-consuming, but a great idea that doesn’t cost a dime.  Check the tutorial out here at Turning * Turning. [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] I have pondered and researched for months to find the perfect storage solution for my fabric.  One idea I checked into are those new plastic boards that allow fabric to be folded neatly to be placed on a shelf.  That is a system that certainly looks good, but it was quickly eliminated because the cost was too high.  Can you imagine, every time a piece of fabric is purchased, a storage board also needs to be purchased?  That just didn’t make sense to me, so my search continued.  Recently I saw a post about folding fabric for storage and it was definitely a light bulb moment for me.  Why didn’t I think to use my Omnigrid ruler for the task?  This is an easy method, albeit a little time-consuming, but a great idea that doesn’t cost a dime.  Check the tutorial out here at Turning * Turning. [...]

]]> By: 14 Cheap Ways to Organize Your Craft Space | Craft Buds http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-44246 14 Cheap Ways to Organize Your Craft Space | Craft Buds Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:40:05 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-44246 [...] Folding Tutorial: Visit Turning*Turning to learn how to fold your fabric like a pro. You don’t need any cardboard sheets or [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] Folding Tutorial: Visit Turning*Turning to learn how to fold your fabric like a pro. You don’t need any cardboard sheets or [...]

]]> By: How to Ruler Fold Wide Fabrics | TheCraftEGal http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-43152 How to Ruler Fold Wide Fabrics | TheCraftEGal Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:12:38 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-43152 [...] is an awesome tutorial here on how to ruler fold quilting cottons. But if you are like me and have lots of fabrics that are [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] is an awesome tutorial here on how to ruler fold quilting cottons. But if you are like me and have lots of fabrics that are [...]

]]> By: …and we’re folding | a table in the shade http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-43140 …and we’re folding | a table in the shade Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:02:09 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-43140 [...] followed this folding tutorial from turning*turning. Everything is so much easier to find now. I haven’t had a lot of time [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] followed this folding tutorial from turning*turning. Everything is so much easier to find now. I haven’t had a lot of time [...]

]]> By: Locust Farms http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-41592 Locust Farms Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:01:32 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-41592 [...] my fabric with the ruler folding technique which is awesome! Using this tutorial I organized the fabric I have been buying from some groups on Facebook, which is so fun and [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] my fabric with the ruler folding technique which is awesome! Using this tutorial I organized the fabric I have been buying from some groups on Facebook, which is so fun and [...]

]]> By: Pat http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-39720 Pat Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:49:10 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-39720 How do you fold fabric pieces that are not 22" wide...pieces that you have already cut from? Thanks so much...I plan on getting my stash organized. How do you fold fabric pieces that are not 22″ wide…pieces that you have already cut from?

Thanks so much…I plan on getting my stash organized.

]]> By: A Winter’s “Spring Cleaning” | Sew Fearless http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-38166 A Winter’s “Spring Cleaning” | Sew Fearless Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:36:19 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-38166 [...] Folding my fabric and sorting the mountains of scraps was a pleasure as always. Each piece brought back memories of projects past. [...] padding: 20 px;
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[...] Folding my fabric and sorting the mountains of scraps was a pleasure as always. Each piece brought back memories of projects past. [...]

]]> By: Lea C http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-37827 Lea C Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:52:58 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-37827 You. Are. Brilliant. That's all. Off to finally get a hold of my fabric stash (new and vintage from my Grandmother). This might even warrant a post from the hubby to thank you. Thank you for sharing! You. Are. Brilliant. That’s all. Off to finally get a hold of my fabric stash (new and vintage from my Grandmother). This might even warrant a post from the hubby to thank you.

Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Jean Wiseheart http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-37199 Jean Wiseheart Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:14 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-37199 I took 7 bins of fabric and folded it the way you showed and WOW!!! I went from my stash taking up 7 shelves and not being able to find my fabrics easily; to 2 shelves. One for solids and one for patterns. I have over 800 pieces. I can see every fabric at a glance and can tell generally how much I have by the size of the pc. I'm so absolutely impressed with your system. Not only have I started sewing more because seeing my fabric inspires me, but I can get a pc out of the stack easily. Best thing though is that pulling out one pc did not disrupt the stack at all. No more breaking my back lifting large bins. No more clutter in my sewing room either. I used a 6"x24" ruler and didn't have to spend $$ for boards to hold my fabric. Thanks so much for sharing your system. I took 7 bins of fabric and folded it the way you showed and WOW!!! I went from my stash taking up 7 shelves and not being able to find my fabrics easily; to 2 shelves. One for solids and one for patterns. I have over 800 pieces. I can see every fabric at a glance and can tell generally how much I have by the size of the pc. I’m so absolutely impressed with your system. Not only have I started sewing more because seeing my fabric inspires me, but I can get a pc out of the stack easily. Best thing though is that pulling out one pc did not disrupt the stack at all. No more breaking my back lifting large bins. No more clutter in my sewing room either. I used a 6″x24″ ruler and didn’t have to spend $$ for boards to hold my fabric. Thanks so much for sharing your system.

]]> By: Aurora Selene http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-36931 Aurora Selene Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:04:42 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-36931 This is the best tutorial that makes the most sense. A friend posted a link to another blog that led me here. I have spent the last 6+ hours reorganizing and refolding my stash. It's truly hard to impress me, but I am blown away by how much room I have now. And I'm trying to figure out a way to move my fabrics from the closet and put them on the shelves. There's something really inspiring about a craft studio that looks more like a fabric store. Thank you for sharing it! This is the best tutorial that makes the most sense. A friend posted a link to another blog that led me here. I have spent the last 6+ hours reorganizing and refolding my stash. It’s truly hard to impress me, but I am blown away by how much room I have now. And I’m trying to figure out a way to move my fabrics from the closet and put them on the shelves. There’s something really inspiring about a craft studio that looks more like a fabric store. Thank you for sharing it!

]]> By: Cindy Stacey http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-33173 Cindy Stacey Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:15:18 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-33173 I have been looking for awhile for a way to organize my COLLECTION (sounds better than stash) ;) because it has taken over 2 closets and my bedroom. I don't have a sewing room so when I sew it comes out on my bed and gets throw back in the closet at bedtime. I no longer know what I have and what projects I have going so it is much easier to just go to the quilt store and get more. Oh I didn't mention I work at a quilt store and so I see all the new things come in and just have to have them. To quote one of my fellow workers and friend, "Our boss allows us to pay her to work there". (the boss does think that is very funny). I am off to take before pictures and then get started. I have been looking for awhile for a way to organize my COLLECTION (sounds better than stash) ;) because it has taken over 2 closets and my bedroom. I don’t have a sewing room so when I sew it comes out on my bed and gets throw back in the closet at bedtime. I no longer know what I have and what projects I have going so it is much easier to just go to the quilt store and get more. Oh I didn’t mention I work at a quilt store and so I see all the new things come in and just have to have them. To quote one of my fellow workers and friend, “Our boss allows us to pay her to work there”. (the boss does think that is very funny). I am off to take before pictures and then get started.

]]> By: Mickey http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-29462 Mickey Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:48:07 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-29462 All of my fabric is folded like this....I love it and so glad I found out about this method! All of my fabric is folded like this….I love it and so glad I found out about this method!

]]> By: Betty http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-19071 Betty Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:25:00 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-19071 Help how do you store all the small pieces left from a projec?... how small before you decided to toss them? Help how do you store all the small pieces left from a projec?… how small before you decided to toss them?

]]> By: Pippa Parsons http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-13383 Pippa Parsons Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:11:45 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-13383 Am about to start folding my fabric, thanks for the great tutorial, much better pictures than alot of the sites :O) Am about to start folding my fabric, thanks for the great tutorial, much better pictures than alot of the sites :O)

]]> By: Sue http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-10591 Sue Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:33:47 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-10591 Thanks! This gave me incentive to start organizing my stash. I've started using a 8.5" ruler for anything over 1 yard, a 6" ruler for anything .5 - 1 yard and a 4.5" ruler for fat quarters and anything less than .5. This has helped me to know exactly how much fabric I have in what colors, prints, etc. Thanks for a great idea! Thanks! This gave me incentive to start organizing my stash. I’ve started using a 8.5″ ruler for anything over 1 yard, a 6″ ruler for anything .5 – 1 yard and a 4.5″ ruler for fat quarters and anything less than .5. This has helped me to know exactly how much fabric I have in what colors, prints, etc. Thanks for a great idea!

]]> By: Carla http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-10575 Carla Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:51:24 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-10575 This is an awesome and beautiful method to folding fabric. I will definitely be putting my dress maker's ruler to good use. This is an awesome and beautiful method to folding fabric. I will definitely be putting my dress maker’s ruler to good use.

]]> By: Susan http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-10054 Susan Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:15:37 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-10054 Genius. I have wads of fabric stashed behind closed doors. I need some open shelves so I can enjoy them and reach them easily. Thank you for the inspiration. Genius. I have wads of fabric stashed behind closed doors. I need some open shelves so I can enjoy them and reach them easily. Thank you for the inspiration.

]]> By: Susan http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-3307 Susan Tue, 03 May 2011 17:14:07 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-3307 We use this term in school with kids. Imagine a piece of standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper. If you fold it one way, it is fat (hamburger) and the other way it is long and thin (hot dog). It's that easy! We use this term in school with kids. Imagine a piece of standard 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper. If you fold it one way, it is fat (hamburger) and the other way it is long and thin (hot dog). It’s that easy!

]]> By: Kate http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-3238 Kate Mon, 02 May 2011 07:12:49 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-3238 OK, I must be dense; please explain "hotdog/hamburger". OK, I must be dense; please explain “hotdog/hamburger”.

]]> By: Lydia http://turningturning.com/tutorial-folding-fabric/comment-page-1/#comment-3232 Lydia Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:53:14 +0000 http://turningturning.com/?p=1040#comment-3232 Thanks I might do this. Thanks I might do this.

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