Apparently comic book boards are used by comic collectors to store their comic book collections. Acid free so your fabric is safe, thin yet sturdy enough to hold yards of folded fabric nicely. The fabric is now the perfect size to wrap around the comic book board. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Comic book boards i would like to fold my fabrics around comic book boards, but im not sure what kind or size to get, or whether theyre actually safe for fabric storage. There are a lot of videos and tutorials online for the best way to fold fabric on comic book boards. I started with comic book boards that i picked up in a game store. They are basically pieces of cardboard that just happen to be the perfect size for rolling up a folded length of fabric, much like we see on bolts at the fabric store. This technique allows the fabric to be filed away flatly and vertically, providing more space for storage. I find that if i fold the fabric in half it is still too wide to fit on the board. Mini fabric bolts from comic storage boards this is what i use.
How to fold fabric with comic book boards organize. These are the perfect weight and give just the right amount of sturdiness that i can stand them up on end. Big fudge archival comic book boards 1990current pack of 50 backing board protectors for current comic boards, 6. Would someone please tell me the best way to fold and wrap the fabric on these boards. Everything looks so pretty and uniform tucked into a bookcase, and i can finally find what im looking for without digging through a dozen totes. You can easily put 1, 2, or even 3 yards of fabric around each board. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This happens to be just slightly larger than a comic book board. Just needs to be somewhat stiff so the fabric holds the shape of the stiff board and isnt floppy and a mess.
Bcw supplies current size comic boards white bbcur 100 boards 4. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. It feels so much more organized and i can actually find what im looking for. Anyone here use the boards for folding their fabrics, or is it better to just fold neatly and stack the fabrics.
In this video, i will show you how to fold your fabric onto comic book boards for concise and easy storage in your sewing area. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. These cardboards are very inexpensive compared to other boards sold by fabric stores for organizing fabric. Then place the mini bolt board at one end, fold the fabric over it, and continue folding the fabric over and over until the end of the yardage is reached. We will take one board and place it on the fabric several inches from the right edge. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and.
Its tutorial tuesday and today were talking about comic book boards. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. Several of you asked a quick video howto on folding quilt fabric onto comic book boards. Next, using a comic book backing board, fold the edge of the fabric over the board. How do you fold fabric above 1 yard, i have read about ruler folded and dont know what that is. Using comic book boards, you can fold your fabrics and store them in shelves or drawers. Continue folding the fabric around the board until you reach the end.
Too much folding to get the fabric on them, then too much unfolding and adjusting to get the fabric ready to cut. I used to read some comic books when i was a kid mostly richy rich boy, what i would have given to live that life. Last weekend i shared on instagram that i was reorganizing my sewing roomstudio and folding my fabric onto comic book boards. May 22, 2015 have you ever seen a photo of someones fabric stash and wondered how in the world they got it to stand up on a shelf like that. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. Now, i just ruler fold my fabric and stack it on the shelf. Simply fold your fabric selvedge to selvedge and fold it once more in half lengthwise. Tutorial tuesday how to store fabric on comic book boards. I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so i dont want to select the wrong boards. If your stash is anything like mine used to be, it can be a little bit scary.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These comic book boards are the perfect way to organize your fabric into mini bolts. You can purchase little boards that are made just for folding, use comic book sleeve stabilizer pieces. Organize your stash beautifully with these sturdy cardboard bolt boards. I picked this size board and designed the fabric cupboards to fit the comic board size so i could get the maximum space for my fabric. She came up with the idea to fold her fabric around squares of foam board and then line them up on her shelf, like little mini bolts, and the fabric looks so wonderful in her photos that i decided i had to do this too.
This organizational fabric storage tutorial reduces stress and frustration by allowing clear visibility and organization of fabric, so whenever you have a certain pattern in mind you can find it right away. I recently purchased some comic book boards because i read that this is a good way to store fabric. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. I have written about them several times on the blog and i absolutely love them. I have started organizing my fabric, bought some comic book boards and plan to put fabric 1 yard and smaller on those. How to fold your fabric on comic book boards sew sweetness craft craft diy craft for kids craft no sew craft to sale comic books in this video, i will show you how to fold your fabric onto comic book boards for concise and easy storage in your sewing area. How to fold your fabric on comic book boards youtube. Now i know its a piece of thick cardstocklike acid free paper that col.
Its not hard, though there are some foldingpinning tips and. How to fold and store fabric on comic book boards by. Im going to start storing my fabric on comic book boards, but am wondering which size is the best for fabric storage. I just fold my yardage in quarters long ways hot dog style and then wrap it around the board. Fivestarfonts folding fabric on comic book boards duration.
Im assuming that poster board, cardboard boxes, etc have a quality that would affect fabric or something. Ive wrapped my boards and put them in a small file box, but its already at maximum capacity, so im going to have to find a bigger box. If someone could describe how to properly fold the fabric that would help me out a lot. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. Fabric storage and organization the seasoned homemaker. I found some great ideas see below but one of my face book fans recommended using comic books. Then take the selvage edge and bring it down to the folded edge. Jan 8, 2018 have you ever seen a photo of someones fabric stash and wondered how in the world they got it to stand up on a shelf like that.
They are not cheap and its hard to stomach the investment sometimes when really all it is, is a piece of plastic board that you are wrapping your. Comic book boards and file folders a frequent question that comes to me via email is regarding my fabric organizers. May 14, 2019 its tutorial tuesday and today were talking about comic book boards. I use comic book boards for wrapping and storing my quilting fabric. Theyre acid free so i dont need to worry about the boards leaving mystery stains on my fabric. You can pin the loose edge if you like and if you began with the manufacturer info face down you can now see it without having to unfold your. Now place one piece of the comic book backer board on the fabric and fold a couple of inches over the board on one end. I have a newly revived sewing addiction, and i outgrew my fabric box in about a week. Fivestarfonts folding fabric on comic book boards youtube. You could also use 2 or 3 boards taped together to make them sturdier if you want to since they are so inexpensive. I have the current ones but i use them for folding and storing fabric. Smooth the fabric from end to end and then fold in half again, matching the mid fold to the selvage edges. Well neither did iand i certainly never thought i would be buying literally hundreds of. They look like mini fabric bolts at the fabric store.
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