How to Fold and Organize Fabric the Easy Way - No Comic Book Boards

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If you want to get your fabric folded and organized without comic book boards I found a couple methods that you HAVE to try. Fold your fat quarters neatly and hide all your raw edges, and get your yardage folded with one simple tool you probably already have in your sewing stash. I'm talking about the Tidy Tuck method from Suzy Quilts and the Ruler Fold method from Pink Pony Designs. The Before and After is amazing.
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@kaybaertlein541 3 месяца назад

Great. Thank you!

@MegInASheathDress 11 месяцев назад

I'm also not a fan of storing fabric out in view because of the fading. I donated most of my stash, used up some pieces, and now only buy for each project. I felt like I had two hobbies, sewing and buying fabric! Great folding methods, and this will obviously also work for sheets, towels, pillowcases, etc. Thank you! Love the raccoon fabric. I'm a big fan of using quilting cotton for sheath dresses, especially summer dresses! 🦝🦊🥰

@MommeeMadre1 2 месяца назад

FQ technicque: That's how I fold my UNDERWEAR! Why didn't it even occur to me to do the same with fabric!?! Thanks so much!

@rosehavenfarm2969 18 дней назад

Well done! I like how you folded the fat quarters. I'm packing up my sewing room (renovations to the space!), and I am going to utilize your FQ method. thank you.

@rayettajones6441 Год назад

You did a really good job on your fabric organizing!! I've been collecting for years and wouldn't even know where to begin.😂😂

@sandyh8755 11 месяцев назад

I know that this is an older video but I love how you’ve folded these in different ways!

@cathut58 3 месяца назад

This is great!! Just moved into a new space and was trying to find a method of folding and storing my fabric stash. Thanks for the inspiration!!

@boodan143 Год назад

OMG!!! Your method rocks!!!!! Spent a couple hours this morning & my chaos is TOTALLY organized now - thanks to YOUR tutorial!! Mega thanks😘

@ThimbleStorm Год назад

Fantastic! I've been using this method for over a year and I'm never going back! I'm so glad it worked for you!😊

@janicebritt8418 2 месяца назад

Alligator clips are great to hold your fold together when folding yardage. I like your idea of folding differently the less than a yard fabrics.

@chippy1948 Год назад

Really enjoyed being a part of your journey through this and appreciate your insights and tips. Great video! Thanks!

@MegensBay 2 года назад

I’m with you, I don’t want my fabric to fade.I also am limited to a space in the basement. Thanks for the video.

@claudiaforrest6669 Год назад

Great demo and love your cat too!

@ThimbleStorm Год назад

Thank you! 😊 She's very sweet and curious about everything.

@AudreyAL6 6 месяцев назад

I saw you demo first folding fat quarters but I thought I might find an easier way NOT so I am back here folding and tucking it is just beautiful thanks

@CarnivoreTracee Год назад

I need to do this. I have mostly yardage in 4 huge clear tubs. Folded but not neat. I always have to dig through to find what I'm looking for which makes me avoid even messing with it. Thanks for sharing your video. Gives me inspiration 😊

@harbourcolour 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your thought process and all your learning along the way. I've watched a lot of those folding videos, and yours is more honest and real. I have probably a similar amount of fabric as you do, and I think I can follow your folding method. I appreciate that you have found a way to sort your folds so that you can see at a glance your cuts of fabric! Really helpful.

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

I'm so glad it was helpful! I'm not a naturally neat person, but I knew I had to get my fabric under control. Now whenever I see my fabric I give myself a mental pat on the back.

@veronicasiczewski299 5 месяцев назад

Thank you... you two 😍🐱💕for sharing these ideas. They come very helpful. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

@SilentNoMore64 2 года назад

Your method of tucking in the end is wonderful. I don't want to spend money on comic boards or waste time cutting cardboard. This is an even better way because no clips are needed. BTW, I LOVE the types of fabric you have in your stash! We would be dangerous in a fabric store together. Lol 👍

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

It also saves so much time when I'm choosing fabric because I don't have to measure anything. I know what I've got at a glance!

@SilentNoMore64 2 года назад

@@ThimbleStorm It's a perfect system for that reason too. Thank you so much!

@pamhelms2651 6 месяцев назад

Fabulous !

@lyndacottam397 3 дня назад

Ooh. Just found your channel, and I like your fq folding. I can’t stand raw edges showing. Thank you xx

@jeanniejudnich656 Год назад

Fantastic! Congratulations!

@Julie-gz2lx 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for doing the research! Can’t wait to use this in my own sewing room.

@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv 3 месяца назад

Going to try this idea.

@pattiadams3968 2 месяца назад

I had all of my yardage on comic boards. I participated in a sewing room organizing challenge and it was recommended that comic boards should be removed because horizontal rows of fabric didn’t make use of space well. I stacked my fabric vertically. I hate it. When I want to use something, I now have a disorganized stash because it’s too difficult to put it back where it was. I will probably go back to comic boards and horizontal rows. I was much more organized before the challenge. I think your method of folding could be an alternative that will be great for my smaller cuts of fabric. I’d love to see an update.

@lindajimmerson8542 Год назад

Nice transformation 😃. Great video and I’ll certainly be using your ideas and tips as I redo my sewing room! I love how you folded the different lengths differently so you could easily tell approximately what you had to work with. As a quilter I have a multitude of 2-3 yard cuts, I actually already have those folded in same manner you used. I’m really excited to resold the smaller lengths and fat quarters as you’ve done. Thanks for the inspiration and demos🤗

@tracycook7355 Год назад

Thank you this is just what I needed

@peaceofjunkjournals 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely loved this video 🥰 It was super helpful and interesting!

@stacythomas7949 Год назад

Great job!! Looks fantastic!

@deemoody1954 2 года назад

I recently folded all my yardage using the ruler method. The folded fabric fits perfectly on my storage cabinet shelves. So much more storage than with the comic book method. I was only able to get about 1/2 the amount on my shelves. I’ve recently also started to fold each cut (1/4 yd 1/2 yard etc) a different way so I can tell how much at a glance. I love it so organized. I am an organized person. I keep my fabric behind closed doors. Keeps the dust off and stops fading. Have fun with your newly organized fabric storage 😄

@cheriebroadbent6700 2 года назад

I havent bought shelving yet, but I've decided to cut cardboard boxes to size, I always end up with plenty of boxes somehow :) I don't want to buy something I can make outta something else :)

@deemoody1954 2 года назад

The problem with regular cardboard is that it’s not archival. I started out using regular cardboard. The first issue with regular cardboard is that its thicker than comic book board. That takes up more room. Also I found that with yardage the brown from the cardboard discolored the fabric that came into contact with the cardboard. I tried this a few years ago with 3+ yards of fabric to make my own bolts for storage. Not washing your fabric may stop the discoloration because all of the protective coatings are still on the fabric. The fabric I did this with years ago I would wash my fabric when it first came into the house before storage. I use the ruler folding method. For 3+ yards I use a real bolt from the fabric store. It must be treated with archivel or some other treatment. No problem with discoloration. Good luck with whatever method you choose.

@connieking9873 Год назад

Way to go. Love this video. Biggest is nothing to purchase. I would cut the odd shapes into scrap squares

@ThimbleStorm Год назад

I try to spend every cent of my quilting budget on fabric! I've considered cutting my odd scraps into squares but I can't decide on the size.

@connieking9873 Год назад

@@ThimbleStorm I have changed my cutting scrap sizes once again but think I have hit on perfect cuts now. I am doing 10 inch squares 5 inch strips and for smaller scraps 5 inch squares and then 2 1/2 inch strips or squares. I was doing 2, 3 and 4 inch squares also but so many different storage containers needed and my space is limited. I do have a container for the odd 3” squares so I don’t waste fabric. Anything less than 2 1/2 I keep in scrap bag for strip quilting or crumb. I save everything down to 1” in there. So far it is working great and with your folding methods I am gradually getting organized. I found my fat quarters are able to be stored in my existing containers and getting almost double the space with your folding method. Love it. Now to do the rest

@MsSherrydarling 2 года назад

It is nice to see them all neat and tidy! So much easier to see the colour gaps that need filling : )). To make sure my fabric would fit in the shelf unit I was using, I measured the inside dimensions of the shelf, width, depth and height. Then I made my own folding board in the size of the space the fabric was going in. I too thought the comic book boards would take up space that could be fabric. When you limited space, you need all you can get. I hope your move went well : ))

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

Oh, the custom folding board is a good idea! What material did you use? The move went great. I'm loving the new space and neighborhood.🥰

@MsSherrydarling 2 года назад

I just used a cereal box.

@lidiawest8615 Год назад

Fabulous! Really loved this ❤❤❤

@ThimbleStorm Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@tommiejeankelly361 5 месяцев назад

I loved watching and Listening to you as you organized and explained your process. However, I'm not sure I have the patience to redo my stash that is maybe 5 times or more as much as you had. But. thanks for sharing this.

@KnitzyKitzy 3 года назад

Great video. The fabric looks so pretty all neatly folded up. Like you though I don’t like to keep my fabric on display. It can get dusty, spider webs on it and little fingers are attracted to colourful fabric. I also don’t have a sewing room but have a large cupboard all my crafting stuff hides in. My fabric is not so neatly folded in IKEA cardboard boxes as it lets the fabric breath and they are cheap. I got the plain brown ones and my little one decorated them. He loves helping me put fabric away and choosing fabric.

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

Yes, exactly! Also, I think if I had to look at my stash all the time I might get sick of the fabric before I get a chance to use.

@joseduijf-arets1422 3 месяца назад

You did a good job to organize and fold the fabric nice.

@ThimbleStorm 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@mrsmiggins6435 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you 👍

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@sheisme55tslh 2 года назад

thank u my fabric thanks u

@ThimbleStorm 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@sewlovemydogs 4 месяца назад

Fabulous vlog, thanks for sharing 🌹❤️

@annelumsden5775 11 месяцев назад

Love the Konmari method of folding clothes but never thought to fold my fabric this way. I just spent time folding my Christmas fabrics and have too much. I will make Christmas gift bags to use some of the not so precious fabric. I will be looking for boxes and folding more fabric to tame the stash.

@sharonkulick7307 Месяц назад

Great folding techniques! The music was little loud at times.

@ThimbleStorm Месяц назад

Sorry about that. I've mostly stopped using music in my videos because it can be so difficult to find the perfect volume.

@zachary_attackery 5 месяцев назад

One time I was in a fabric store and I bent over to pick something up and I heard the woman at the fabric cutting counter say "check out THOSE fat quarters"

@laurienorton7422 2 года назад

When I only had my stash, foam boards were GREAT. But I was gifted another ladies stash. Foam boards just don't work for me now because they take up space I don't have to spare.

@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv 3 месяца назад

How to keep track of fabric inventory?

@ThimbleStorm 3 месяца назад

That's a good question. I don't keep a record of what I have, but I store the different sizes separately so I can do a quick visual check when I need to.

@robynschmitt4318 Год назад

I have some 2,3,4,5,6 yard cuts would you recommend this method for those

@ThimbleStorm Год назад

The longest cut I've folded this way was 3ish yards and it worked fine. Keep in mind that the longer the fabric is the harder it will be to fold in the half after it's been rolled. If you try it, let me know how it goes! I'm curious.