Fabric Storage Rolls "TUBES"

Storing fabric that is easily accessible can be a REAL ISSUE in a small space. SO, I decided to roll my fabric after hanging the fabric stored in boxes, hanging on hangers and crammed in my closet on bolts. However rolling was a really big problem because tubes for rolling were at least $2 a tube. With at least 50 pieces of cloth to store, $2 or more per piece was more than my budget.
I decided on another approach. Using pool NOODLES.
I cut the noodles to fit the folded with of each piece plus 2".

Then, I reinforced each noodle with a length of PVC pipe 1/2" diameter.

I inserted the PVC into the noodle. Then, started the roll of fabric by pinning a straight pin into the noodle. To keep the fabric in place, I used a rubberband on each end and a pinned in the center.

"UP/RE CYCLE" OLD HARD DRIVES

The weight and size of an old hard drive seemed perfect for a pattern weight and pin cushion to me.  After removing the hard-drive, I covered the drive with foam securely using hot-glue. Then padding the top with poly-fleece and covering this with another layer of foam. 

Finally, covering with selected surface fabric and securing edges under the bottom. The bottom then covered with a rectangle of neutral fabric. Then cutting and finishing a layer for the final bottom cover. 

Last, adding clear bumpers for legs.

Greetings from the "SEW & SEW Shop"!

This blog is a document of my explorations, discoveries and solutions from my wonderful journey in building my studio. I spent my professional career as a costume designer/technician and a theatre educator. Now retired, I am working in my own space and mostly by myself. I am limited by space but blessed by natural light. AFTER a number of unplanned events, I acquired the new sunroom as my studio. Now, the "SEW & SEW SHOP"!